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Strong interest in Ukrainian gas capacity for March, Polish points also in high demand
Strong demand for Ukrainian capacity in March auctions Polish points also see strong interest as regional demand hits records Russian flows to remain strong after large Strandzha 2 booking LONDON...
Thailand imports less urea in 2025 as high prices erode buying power
LONDON (ICIS)--In Thailand, a total of 2.5 million tonnes of urea was imported in 2025, down 4% from over 2.6 million tonnes in 2024, according to customs data, due to carry-over stocks being high...
Fresh US sanctions on Iran poised to reshape ammonia flows as Turkey and India brace for impact
LONDON (ICIS)--A new round of US sanctions on Iran is expected to affect the ammonia markets in Turkey and India. Iran exported 785,737 tonnes of ammonia in 2025, with India the top destination...
HYDROGEN: French President calls for EU RFNBO regulation reform
LONDON (ICIS) --Speaking at the Industrial Summit in Antwerp on 11 February, French President Emmanuel Macron labelled the current EU rules governing Renewable Fuels of Non‑Biological Origin...
GAS ALERT: GASCADE extends restriction at Baltic Energy Gate entry point into Germany’s THE until 18 February
FRANKFURT (ICIS)--German grid operator GASCADE has extended an unplanned transmission system unavailability at the Baltic Energy Gate entry point in the THE market area, with nominations reduced to...
Explainer: What is epibatidine?
The science behind the dart frog toxin that was allegedly used to kill the Russian politician Alexei Navalny
Europe BDO market still in wait-and-see mode following provisional ADDs amid price increases and diminishing imports
LONDON (ICIS)--In the immediate aftermath of provisional antidumping duties being enforced against butanediol (BDO) imports into the European Union from China, Saudi Arabia and the US, market players...
EU adds hefty anti-dumping duties to 1,4-butanediol
Imports from China, US and Saudi Arabia will see tariffs of 52–143%
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY WEEK 2026: Scaling renewables and ensuring a just, competitive transition
LONDON (ICIS)--The closing day of International Energy Week 2026 turned its focus to the technologies, partnerships and policy frameworks needed to accelerate renewable deployment and integrate new...
UAE’s Amarak Chemicals opens sulphur facility in Dubai
LONDON (ICIS)--Amarak Chemicals, an associate company of the Aries Group of Companies, has inaugurated a fully automated sulphur production facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The new...
Heat waves that push up atmospheric nanoparticle levels might explain higher death tolls
Counter-intuitive finding suggests particle formation from natural and anthropogenic organic compounds might increase during extreme heat events
New stainless steel for safe transport and storage of hydrogen
Hydrogen is a cornerstone of future climate-neutral energy systems. Yet storing and transporting hydrogen safely remains a major materials challenge. Stainless steels are attractive candidates because they are strong, affordable and widely used. Even advanced
BASF supports European BDO supply security through increased production in Ludwigshafen
BASF’s Intermediates division is taking decisive steps to further strengthen supply security for its European customers in the 1,4‑butanediol (BDO) value chain. By gradually increasing production output at its BDO plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF
technotrans significantly increases profitability and exceeds ROCE guidance
Based on preliminary, unaudited figures, the technotrans Group significantly increased its profitability in fiscal year 2025. The preliminary EBIT margin improved from 5.2 % to 7.1 %, placing it within the forecast range of 7.0
Europe LPG prices down
LONDON (ICIS)--Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) spot prices slightly declined last week, in line with performance on crude oil and naphtha. There were also fewer trades as players were busy attending...
FBMC WEEKLY: Low temperatures, strong precipitation and wind present mixed outlook for CEE spot in week 8
LONDON (ICIS)--Spot prices in parts of central and eastern Europe could rise amid below-average temperatures, although forecasts of strong Balkan precipitation and wind output could cap some bullish...
Europe ACN spot prices climb, slightly more activity
LONDON (ICIS)--Prices in the European acrylonitrile (ACN) spot market were assessed up on a notional basis in the week ending 13 February, with no fresh spot deals meeting the assessment requirements...
MPOB Chair challenges palm oil critics: ‘If not palm oil, then what?’
LONDON (ICIS)--Despite the progress made to improve sustainability in the palm oil industry, its reputation is still darkened by associations with deforestation and the extinction of orangutans....
Europe toluene demand steady, propped up by gasoline blenders
LONDON (ICIS)--Demand in Europe for toluene was steady and largely supported by gasoline blenders, according to feedback from market players. The spot premium range for European toluene over Eurobob...
EEX, ECC waive PVB spot contract fees from April in bid to support liquidity
LONDON (ICIS)--The European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) and the European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC) on 10 February introduced a temporary fee waiver for all transactions concluded on PVB natural gas...