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Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally
When University at Buffalo chemists analyzed samples of water, fish, and bird eggs, they weren’t surprised to find plenty of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). After all, these “forever chemicals” turn up nearly everywhere in
Gas Drying with up to 90 Percent Less Energy
Natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen: Each of these must have their water content removed before they can enter the supply network. This process previously involved the use of chemicals and high temperatures. A new technology developed
Long-standing puzzle in electron scattering deepens with new measurement
Why does lead behave so differently from every other atomic nucleus when struck by electrons? A team of physicists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has taken an important step toward answering this question, only
A love story: a polymer chemist accidentally falls for rubber
Born in 1950s Moscow, Irene Yurovska faced major hurdles as a Jewish woman but rubber bounced into her life and changed its trajectory forever
What next for open access as Coalition S scales back its ambitions?
While scientific publishing is far more open than when the consortium launched seven years ago, it is still far more closed than it was aiming for
Global analysis identifies trends in platform chemical research
Ammonia and methanol lead shift towards greener technologies
ICIS EXPLAINS: Serbia’s security of supply uncertain amid sanctions – Part 2
Serbia’s sole oil refinery shuts down as US declines operating license request, could impact electricity production among others - Vucic The country handed Russia an ultimatum: gas contract by 5...
Plant status: Malaysia’s Petronas to restart oxos unit in mid-Dec
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Petronas Chemicals Derivatives Location: Kerteh, Malaysia Product: Oxo-alcohols Capacity (tonnes/year): 15,000 (isobutanol), 125,000 (n-butanol)...
Global air passenger demand up 6.6% in October as international travel strengthens – IATA
LONDON (ICIS)--Global air passenger demand rose by 6.6% year on year in October, accelerating from September and marking one of the strongest monthly performances of 2025, according to the...
Asia short-term LNG demand growth not enough to absorb new supply
Asia LNG demand response not enough to absorb new supply Discussion on when market will rebalance Greater shipping liquidity expected SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The huge growth in LNG supply later this decade...
Higher charter rates push TTF further below Asia spot LNG: what next?
TTF moves to year-long discount to Asian spot LNG Wider discount typically means more US LNG heads to Asia But higher charter rates, limited Asia demand will mute impact LONDON (ICIS)--The recent...
Plant status: Singapore’s Exxon to mothball smaller cracker by mid-2026
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: ExxonMobil Chemical Location: Pulau Ayer Chawan, Singapore Product: Ethylene, propylene Capacity (tonnes/year): 900,000 (ethylene), 490,000...
Plant status: Taiwan’s FCFC eyes deeper phenol/acetone plants’ run rate cut to 50% in 2026
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corporation (FCFC) Location: Mailiao, Taiwan Product: Phenol and acetone Capacity (tonnes/year): No 1: 220,000...
What’s on your lab technology wish list?
Once-magical tools are now mundane. What will the next miracles be?
Asia TDI faces upward pressure following price hike announcement
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s TDI market faces upward price pressure after BASF announced a $200/tonne increase, effective 1 December, citing higher regulatory compliance, transport, and energy costs....
Royal Society of Chemistry calls for labs to become more inclusive for disabled chemists
Innovative thinking could address many of the problems that makes labs inaccessible
ICIS TTF Early Day assessments: 4 December 2025
- Planned and unplanned maintenance has rendered 33.4mcm/day offline on 4 December, with process problems at the Norwegian gas asset at Troll amounting to 8mcm/day - Gassco - Northwest Europe is...
China’s CJN partners with ElSewedy to develop major phosphate plant in Egypt
LONDON (ICIS)--China’s Kunming Chuan Jin Nuo Chemical (CJN) has partnered with Egypt’s ElSewedy Industrial Development to build one of the Middle East’s largest phosphate-based chemical...
Plant status: China’s Jincheng Petchem restarts base oils unit in early Dec
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Location: Zibo, Shandong, China Product: Group II base oils Capacity (tonnes/year): 600,000 Event start:...
East China toluene port inventory higher as arrivals outpace consumption
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Toluene inventory at east China ports increased to 48,100 tonnes in the reporting period ended 4 December as arrivals outpaced consumption, according to ICIS data. The inventory was...