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Sweet-LOHC: The Next Generation of Chemical Hydrogen Storage
Liquid organic hydrogen carriers are set to become even more sustainable. In a new research focus at the Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (IHE), researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich are investigating storage molecules made from
Why Water Droplets “See” Graphene—Yet Don’t Show It
Research on graphene has made great strides in recent years. However, to fully harness its potential in applications such as desalination membranes, sensors, and energy storage and conversion, a deeper understanding of the interaction between
NYMEX: US gas futures rise despite growing storage surplus
Front-month US natural gas futures rose again on 16 April, gaining a few additional cents in spite of the release of bearish storage data The May Henry Hub contract on NYMEX settled at $2.647/MMBtu,...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices edge higher amid increasing doubts of breakthrough
Negotiations between US and Iran could resume as soon as this weekend US widens naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz Ukrainian drone hits Russian oil tanker at Tuapse Black Sea port LONDON...
Vessel traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains limited amid blockade of Iranian ports
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited as the US blockade of Iranian ports has begun and commercial ships continue to avoid transiting the waterway because of...
Brazil’s PE, PP prices could peak in May as Middle East conflict squeezes supply – ICIS
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Brazil’s polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) prices have surged between 64% and 80% since late February amid supply disruptions but they could peak in May before a gradual...
Brazil recycled plastics ride out downturn, new rules to cement demand floor – ICIS
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Brazil's recycled plastics sector is proving markedly more resilient than virgin resin markets to the price shock unleashed by the US-Iran conflict, while a landmark government...
European melamine April contract prices jump triple digits on tighter supply amid Middle East conflict
LONDON (ICIS)--European April contract prices were assessed at varied triple-digit increases, due to tightening supply experienced since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. European melamine April...
LNG Compass: A pause in conflict, but few answers
LNG Compass is a column from the ICIS LNG analyst team highlighting key factors impacting supply, demand and prices; helping traders navigate their way through volatile global markets. Summary...
China butyl-A exports surge after India suspends BIS requirements
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s butyl acrylate (butyl-A) exports have soared after India suspended its Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements for three months from 10 April to 10 July. The waiver...
WEEK 16 ICIS EUROPEAN BIOMETHANE MARKETS: Market remains quiet, FuelEU Maritime procurement eases
Additional reporting by Alice Casagni, Andrea Battaglia, Jake Stones and Marko Tymoshchuk Subscriber notice: This following content is part of a draft report that ICIS is distributing regularly for...
US Philadelphia region manufacturing expands for 4th month, but employment falls
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Manufacturing activity in the broader Philadelphia region expanded for a fourth consecutive month in April, according to the latest “Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey” by the...
Jefferies increases 2026 PPG earnings forecast on Q1 pre-announcement
NEW YORK (ICIS)--Jefferies is raising its 2026 profit estimate on US-based PPG as Q1 earnings will come in higher than expected. Coatings producer PPG on 15 April announced that Q1 2026 adjusted...
WEEKLY CRUDE OUTLOOK: Second round of Islamabad peace talks to limit crude price upside
LONDON (ICIS)--The US is optimistic about reaching a peace deal with Iran should the warring sides meet over the weekend in Islamabad and Iranian offers to allow shipping to exit the Strait of Hormuz...
INSIGHT: Iran war stresses chem industry already dealing with bankruptcies
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The war in Iran is adding more stress to chemical producers, many of which have already defaulted, filed for insolvency or sought bankruptcy protection after struggling with excess...
US natural gas futures lower on mild demand and strong production
Henry Hub futures trend lower on mild demand and strong production US LNG feedgas demand gained slightly week on week Storage data shows inventories rose to 5.8% above five-year average HOUSTON...
Panama Canal transit times rise on increased traffic as carriers avoid the Middle East
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Wait times to transit the Panama Canal have gotten longer as the Middle East conflict has led more carriers to use the alternative route, according to shipping services provider...
Orlen announces updated $9.9 billion budget for New Chemistry investment
LONDON (ICIS)--Poland’s Orlen late on Wednesday announced it has updated the estimated budget for its planned New Chemistry investment to zloty (Zl) 35.8 billion ($9.9 billion) after adapting the...
US March production falls 0.5% from February
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Total US industrial production fell 0.5% month on month in March, following a 0.7% February increase, according to US Federal Reserve data released on Thursday. In manufacturing,...
Dutch gas storage injection campaign to remain fragile in Q2 2026
Dutch storage could reach 30% fullness by end of June without stronger incentives, unchanged fundamentals Weather and supply could help, but price uncertainty limits market‑led injections State...