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Brazil’s Braskem to expand ethylene, PE capacities by 220,000 tonnes/year in Rio
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Braskem is to expand its ethylene and polyethylene (PE) production capacities at its Rio de Janeiro’s Duque de Caxias facilities by 220,000 tonnes/year for each product, the...
US cancels trade talks with Canada over ad campaign
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US has cancelled trade talks with Canada over an ad campaign about tariffs. US President Donald Trump alleged that the campaign was being used to influence a court case being...
ICIS POWER INSIGHT WEEK 43 NEWS IN BRIEF
This news summary was generated via Ask ICIS LONDON (ICIS)--Please find below a short summary of the key power stories ICIS published in week 43. Romania seeks to delay lignite closures until 2029:...
Europe acetone FD spot prices steady, but supply is lengthening
LONDON (ICIS)--European acetone free delivered (FD) spot prices were stable this week in northwest Europe (NWE). Demand remains weak and supply is long. Supply in the south of Europe is especially...
ICIS GAS INSIGHT WEEK 43 NEWS IN BRIEF
This news summary was generated via Ask ICIS LONDON (ICIS)--Please find below a short summary of the key gas stories ICIS published in week 43. November bookings signal tight supply, limited LNG...
APLA ’25: Buenos Aires to host APLA annual meeting in October 2026
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--The 46th annual summit of the Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association (APLA) will take place in Buenos Aires on 26-29 October 2026, the organizers said this week....
Latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business now live – APLA special issue
NEW YORK (ICIS)--The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business, a special issue in association with the Latin America Petrochemical and Chemical Association (APLA) is now live. Under "Latest Issue"...
WEEKLY POWER OUTLOOK: Windy, wet, mild weather presents bearish European spot, but late week 44 uncertainty remains from Hurricane Melissa
LONDON (ICIS)--Above to well above average wind output and above temperatures across Europe, sets a bearish tone for European spot power prices, however uncertainty in forecasts remain as recurving...
US consumers not worried about government shutdown
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The partial shutdown of the US federal government since 1 October seems to have had little impact on US consumer sentiment, whereas some businesses are affected, according to surveys...
US November BD nominations lower on supply length
HOUSTON (ICIS)--A US November butadiene (BD) contract nomination emerged sharply down as supply continues to be lengthened on very diminished demand and stable production. US BD Contracts (in...
Europe Q4 TiO2 contract prices fall for second consecutive quarter
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe titanium dioxide (TiO2) contract prices for the fourth quarter have moved lower for the second consecutive quarter, in a weak market and as year-end stock management/working...
Ukraine-Greece Route 2, 3 ready to launch as ICGB slashes tariff by 46% – market sources
Route 2, 3 ready to be offered for bookings on RBP; ICGB offers 46% discount Traders say the capacity is much needed to ensure diversification of supply, allow gas exports from Greece to Ukraine...
Europe base oils exports to Africa fall to five-month low in August
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Europe’s base oils exports to key markets in Africa fell to a five-month low in August at a time of year when demand faced a seasonal slowdown in outlets like Nigeria. A slowdown...
Plant status: INEOS has leak at US cumene unit during turnaround
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: INEOS Phenol Location: Pasadena, Texas, US Product: Cumene Capacity (tonnes/year): 907,000 Event start: 23 October Event finish: 23 October...
Odile Eisenstein: ‘Some of the most important advice is to be persistent’
The pioneering theoretical chemist on teaching herself programming and the importance of freedom
Water squeezed into 2D channels conducts electricity 100,000 times better
Network of quasi-2D hydrogen bonding may be responsible for effect
When the cat’s away, the bats will play
Does Felis catus play nicely with its seasonal partners?
Italy’s Eni extends chemicals operating loss in Q3 on depressed sector
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Eni’s chemical business reported a slightly reduced pro-forma adjusted loss of €188 million in the third quarter of 2025, mainly attributed to the company’s restructuring...
The cost of a visa for a researcher moving to the UK is 22 times that of international average
Royal Society is warning that the high upfront costs are putting off talented researchers
China’s September 2025 output of plastic products fall amid trade tensions
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s plastic products output in September 2025 fell year on year amid the US-China trade war. China’s plastic products output was around 7.30 million tonnes in September,...