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OXEA completes global leadership team for strategic realignment
With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence. A key milestone in this transformation
Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is a synthetic kerosene made from renewable feedstocks that can reduce CO₂ emissions by up
Study shows: Lithium and sodium-ion technologies are more closely linked than assumed
Batteries are considered a key technology for the global energy and mobility transition. In addition to established lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly important, primarily due to their cost advantages and independence from scarce
ETH Zurich sees record number of new companies
ETH Zurich registered the foundation of more new companies than ever before in 2025. For the first time, founders could choose between setting up a spin-off or a start-up, the latter of which could benefit
US tariff ruling relieves Brazil chemical exporters, but uncertainty lingers – Abiquim
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--The US Supreme Court ruling against the country’s sweeping import tariffs restores more predictable trading conditions for Brazilian chemicals and is an immediate relief for...
N America chemical rail traffic rises for third week, led by 21.1% increase in Canada
HOUSTON (ICIS)--North American chemical railcar traffic rose 7.5% year on year to 49,977 loadings for the week ended 21 February, marking a third consecutive increase, according to freight rail...
US fertilizers interactive trade flow map 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--The US Census Bureau has released fertilizer import and export data for January-December 2025. Please select a product from the drop-down menu...
Mexico’s GDP up 0.8% in 2025, beating analysts’ forecasts as services offset industrial slump
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Mexico's economy expanded 0.8% in 2025, slightly above a preliminary estimate of 0.7%, as a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter offset a contraction in industrial activity, final...
Germany’s consumers remain skeptical, but economic barometer signals recovery
LONDON (ICIS)--Although Germany’s consumers remain skeptical, the country’s economy appears to be recovering, research groups said on Wednesday. CONSUMERS After an upturn, the consumer climate...
Altivia targets mid-March price increase for US phenol
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Altivia is targeting an increase of 3 cents/lb ($66/tonne) on its North America phenol prices and adders, effective 15 March or as contracts allow, according to a customer letter....
Brazil’s Unipar to pay R27 million for 10% stake in Casa dos Ventos
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Unipar disclosed this week its renewable energy deal with signed with green energy producer Casa dos Ventos will also imply the Brazilian chemicals producer is to hold a stake of...
Mexico’s Orbia eyes EBITDA rebound in 2026 but PVC glut clouds financial results
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Orbia forecast a recovery in earnings for 2026 to a range between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion - an increase of up to 18% - as it hopes stronger fluor, connectivity, and...
LNG Compass: New wave of LNG continues to progress
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...
OPINION: Germany’s energy diversification ambition faces logic of great-power politics
This article reflects the personal views of the author and is not necessarily an expression of ICIS’s position. FRANKFURT (ICIS)--Germany may be facing an "impossible trilemma" - a situation where...
Q1 Soda ash prices drop in Europe
LONDON (ICIS)--European soda ash prices in Q1 fell when compared with the previous ICIS assessment, which was completed in October. Prices across the board fell by around 10% on both the upper and...
Slovak gas operator Eustream’s proposed tariff increase non-compliant with EU Network Code – ACER
Slovak gas grid operator Eustream proposed a 70% increase in annual transmission tariffs in October 2025 Acer says Eustream’s method and application of new tariffs are non-compliant with the EU...
Mosaic sees tighter phosphate supply as company reports 2025 results
LONDON (ICIS)--US-based fertilizer producer major Mosaic reported results for 2025, with Q4 2025 phosphate sales of 1.3 million tonnes, down from 1.6 million tonnes the year earlier. Full-year...
Europe February capro contract prices rise on soaring costs of production
LONDON (ICIS)--European caprolactam (capro) contract prices for February settled at a substantial increase from January, as strong upward pressure from higher costs of production prevailed, despite...
Qatar pushes back start date for North Field West LNG project
Qatar now expects first LNG from NFW expansion by end-2031 Pushes back up to 16mtpa of LNG at least one year Adds to expected growth in global LNG supply LONDON (ICIS)--Middle East producer...
Dutch regulator creates policy framework for future filling of Norg, Grijpskerk
ACM sets rules concerning the access to third parties of gas stores Norg and Grijpskerk as GasTerra will be phased out by end of 2026 The two stores should be restocked ahead of next winter,