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Europe DEG, TEG spot prices stuck at record lows amid disappointing demand
LONDON (ICIS)--Prices in the European dietheylene glycol (DEG) and triethlene glycol (TEG) spot markets were assessed flat in the week ending 14 November as persistently poor demand kept values at...
German caustic soda ECU contract margins rise in week ending 14 November, chlorine increases
LONDON (ICIS)--Average German membrane electrochemical unit (ECU) contract margins increased in the week ending 14 November, as the calculated value of chlorine rose. The electrochemical unit (ECU)...
Mood in Europe’s naphtha market brightens as gasoline cracks surge on distillate tightness
LONDON (ICIS)--The mood in the European naphtha market revived following a sharp rally in gasoline cracks and persistent tightness across the broader refined products complex. Sentiment improved even...
Germany scales back gas plant push with 12GW hybrid package as bridge to capacity market
BMWE told ICIS the coalition has agreed a 12GW power-plant strategy as an “urgent” security-of-supply step and first phase of a technology-neutral capacity market A coalition paper seen by ICIS...
Europe MMA market players focus on 2026 contracts, spot subdued
LONDON (ICIS)--The Europe methyl methacrylate (MMA) market is being dominated by talks for 2026 contracts and tenders. Players are in the middle of their negotiations and forecasts, assessing ...
Cryo-EM snapshots reveal insight into how opioids activate their receptor
Insights from structural images could help design new opioids and antidotes to them
Europe acetic acid Q4 contracts settled at decreases, November talks ongoing
LONDON (ICIS)--European acetic acid Q4 contract pricing has been settled at decreases compared with the previous quarter. Settlements varied between contractual partners, though agreements heard were...
Plant status: S Korean LG Chem’s Daesan BPA unit in maintenance
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: LG Chem Location: Daesan, South Korea Product: Bisphenol A (BPA) Capacity (tonnes/year): 165,000 Event start: Second week of November Event...
Europe PX spot prices edge up, OX values stable amid subdued demand
LONDON (ICIS)--European paraxylene (PX) spot prices were assessed up last week on the back of a stronger Asian market, while prompt values for orthoxylene (OX) remained unchanged. Spot demand for...
BLOG: INEOS files anti-dumping suits as European chemicals crisis worsens
LONDON (ICIS)--Click here to see the latest blog post on Chemicals & The Economy by Paul Hodges, which looks at the background to INEOS’ anti-dumping suits Editor’s note: This blog post is an...
One medical inhaler can have the impact of 30kg of carbon dioxide
Propellants in asthma inhalers produce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to driving 200 miles, yet most healthcare systems overlook this climate impact. New low-carbon alternatives are in development, Andy Extance reports, but barriers remain
STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)
The Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI) Group has acquired a majority interest in STOE & Cie GmbH, the renowned German manufacturer of high-precision X-ray diffraction (XRD) instruments. The combination unites two pioneers in complementary fields of
Novel “Ink” for Light-Based 3D Printing
A new type of “ink” makes it possible to 3D print electrochemically switchable, conducting polymers using a light-based process. Researchers from the universities of Heidelberg and Stuttgart have succeeded in making so-called redox polymers useful
REVY Environmental Solutions: From ISC3 Start-up of the Month to Pioneer in Resource Recovery from Waste
For its innovative contribution to sustainable chemistry, the Indian start-up REVY Environmental Solutions was recognized as the Start-up of the Month by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) in October 2020. REVY develops designer
USDA marginally decreases corn and soybean production and yield in November WASDE
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has marginally decreased corn production and yield with soybeans similarly reduced in the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand...
Global activity levels treading lightly but AS values firm slightly in key regions
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Activity levels within the global ammonium sulphate (AS) sector are still treading lightly but despite the reduced overall pace there was a slight firming of values in the key...
Asia-US container rates mostly lower as carriers increase capacity along most trade lanes
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US were mostly lower this week as capacity increased across most trade lanes and overall demand remains relatively weak. Rates from...
NYMEX: US gas futures ease on bearish storage report
US natural gas futures fell on 14 November following the release of the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) weekly gas storage report The December 2025 Henry Hub contract on NYMEX settled at...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Benchmarks set for weekly gains after Ukrainian drone attack on Russian port
Ukrainian strike on Russian port boosts prices EIA weekly US crude data continues to provide some support Weakening Chinese retail sales weigh US oil rig count up three to 417 - Baker Hughes LONDON...
Canada September manufacturing sales rise 3.3% from August, chemicals up 6.0%
TORONTO (ICIS)--Following a 1.0% August decline, Canada’s manufacturing sales rose 3.3% month on month in September, according to data by federal agency Statistics Canada (StatCan) on Friday....