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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,
Hungarian Q3 ’26 power premium over Germany could narrow on higher Balkan hydro stocks
Hungary Q3 ’26 price forecast to expire at premium to German counterpart High solar power output likely in Q3 pressuring both contracts However higher Balkan hydro stocks and snow water volumes...
Germany chemical industry wage talks stall, third round set for March
LONDON (ICIS)--A second round of collective bargaining for the 585,000 employees in Germany’s chemical-pharmaceutical industry ended without result on Tuesday, and a third round has been scheduled...
US 10% tariffs take effect with 15% plan in limbo, more sectoral tariffs possible
NEW YORK (ICIS)--US universal 10% tariffs under Section 122 went into effect on 24 February as outlined in US President Trump’s 20 February executive order while he made a case for countries to...
GAS ALERT: Storengy allocates 2TWh in German SY2026/27 storage auctions, Uelsen and Schmidhausen now fully booked
FRANKFURT (ICIS)--Storengy Deutschland said it marketed 2TWh of storage-year 2026 capacity across two auctions in February, signalling continued interest in German storage products ahead of the 2026...
Evergreen Recycling announces New York and Ohio plant closures
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry received another setback as Evergreen Recycling LLC announced on 24 February 2026 it will permanently close two facilities -...
UK Q2 energy price cap falls quarterly and year on year amid lower wholesale prices, shift of policy costs to taxation
By Anna Coulson and Ethan Tillcock UK energy price cap for April-June set at £1,641 for an average household This has fallen £117 from the Q1 cap and is £208 lower year on year, driven
Plant status: Nigeria’s Dangote PP plant to resume production early March at latest – sources
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Dangote Industries Location: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria Product: Polypropylene (PP) Capacity (tonnes/year): 830,000 Event start: January Event finish:...
Golar’s FLNG units on track for Argentina start in H2 2027 and 2028
FLNG Hilli and MKII on track for start in second half 2027 and 2028 Dedicated Vaca Muerta pipeline supplying feedgas on track for 2028 completion Golar will order fourth FLNG when long-term charter...
Germany chemical producer prices continue to fall in January
LONDON (ICIS)--Chemical producer prices in Germany fell by 1.3% year on year in January, marking a 10th consecutive decline, according to statistical data. Year-on-year change from January 2025 to...
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Royal Society asks for help as it unveils interactive UK map charting memorialisation of women in science
Locations, landmarks and monuments dotted throughout the UK highlight the contributions of women
Arkema appoints Nicola Tei managing director for Italy
Nicola Tei joins Arkema as CEO of the Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who has led Arkema in Italy since 2012 and will retire at the end of February. "I welcome with great enthusiasm and
Lavera chemical site to become sustainable production centre with state aid
INEOS has announced a €300 million investment supported by French government grants that will deliver the next phase of its Lavera regeneration plan and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 331,000 tonnes per annum, the equivalent
Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis,
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices finish down after hitting seven-month highs
Prices continue to be close to levels not seen since last summer Latest US-Iran talks planned for Thursday, as US pull out non-essential staff from region Tariff escalation likely to cause further...