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The Quantum Door Mystery: Electrons That Can’t Find the Exit
What happens when electrons leave a solid material? This seemingly simple phenomenon has, until now, eluded accurate theoretical description. Now, researchers have found the missing piece of the puzzle. Imagine a frog sitting inside a
Viessmann Foundation partners with TUM Venture Labs to foster next-generation climate ventures
The Viessmann Foundation, which represents the core of the philanthropic activities of the Viessmann Generations Group, has committed a seven-digit Euro sum over three years to support TUM Venture Labs. The partnership has an ambitious
Japan Sept chemical exports down 3.1%; overall shipments swing to growth
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japan's chemical exports fell by 3.1% year on year to yen (Y) 955.5 billion in September, despite an overall return to growth in shipments abroad, preliminary official data showed...
S Korea 1-20 Oct PX exports at 283,620 tonnes
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--South Korea exported a total of around 283,620 tonnes of paraxylene (PX) during the period 1-20 October, according to estimates from market sources. Around 90.4% of total volumes...
India’s MPL plans sale of UK subsidiary to Italy’s COIM
MUMBAI (ICIS)--India’s Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL) plans to sell its UK-based subsidiary, Notedome Ltd to Italian specialty chemicals firm Chimica Organica Industriale Milanese (COIM), it...
Sanctioned LNG cargo changes hands off Malaysia
Russian LNG volumes involved in STS operation off Malaysia China is the likely destination for the cargo Shadow fleet STS could become more common SINGAPORE (ICIS)--An unusual ship-to-ship (STS)...
Power Gridlock: Asia’s data center boom outpaces power grid supply
Electricity shortages could stall Southeast Asia data center projects Grid infrastructure lags years behind rapid buildouts SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Surging demand for AI and cloud services is fueling rapid...
Early heating in northern China amid cold snap boosts LNG demand-supply gap
Parts of northern China began heating early amid cold weather City gas demand surged sharply Sellers showed reluctance to sell due to tight supply expectations SINGAPORE (ICIS)--On October 17,...
US epoxy resins in flux amid removal of tariff exemptions, low demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US epoxy resins is experiencing some volatility in October as the removal of tariff exemptions runs up against persistently low demand. Despite upward pressure, some players are...
NYMEX: US gas futures gain with cooler weather forecasts and lower gas production
Front-month US natural gas futures were higher on 21 October as lower US gas production and pockets of cooler autumn temperatures were likely to tighten balances The November Henry Hub contract on...
APLA ’25: Mexico manufacturing ‘here to stay’ with opportunities for chemicals – Evonik exec
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Mexico will grow as a key manufacturing hub for North America and the world, with sustainable growth prospects for the chemical industry, an executive said. “We need to have...
Brazil sets mandatory recycled content targets under new plastics decree
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Brazil has enacted a federal decree mandating the use of recycled content in plastic packaging, establishing a national reverse logistics system and setting binding targets for...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks ended up after choppy day of trading
Potential for buying the dip may have helped morning and evening rallies Latest inventory data due to be released Tuesday and Wednesday Ongoing US government shutdown casting additional uncertainty...
Plant status: Shintech to undergo planned maintenance at Addis, LA facility
Name: Shintech Location: Addis, Louisianna, United States Product: PVC Capacity (tonnes/year): 590,000 Event start: 24 October Event finish: 1 December Reason: Planned maintenance...
Europe October epoxy settles largely lower, amid tough market conditions
LONDON (ICIS)--The softer price tendency for Europe epoxy resins has become more apparent as the month has progressed, amid weak fundamentals and competition, although rollovers were also in the...
APLA ’25: Argentina shale gas on the rise with sustainability of US production in question – consultant
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Argentina’s shale gas production is accelerating, providing opportunities for the country in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports as well as petrochemical production while US...
Borssele nuclear extension, new reactors could sustain Dutch nuclear goals and lower average power prices
The Dutch government submitted proposals to extend its Borssele nuclear plant and establish a state-owned company for the construction of two new reactors This could place the Netherlands on track to...
Canada consumer and producer price inflation accelerate in September
TORONTO (ICIS)--Canada’s consumer and producer price inflation both accelerated in September, compared with August, according to data from federal agency Statistics Canada (StatsCan) on Tuesday....
Market impact from new US, China port fees less than expected – analyst
HOUSTON (ICIS)--New port fees applied by China and the US on each other’s vessels that took effect on 14 October have had less of an effect than expected, according to analysts at market...
Calcium bicarbonate crystals synthesised for first time
Scientists fill ‘historical gap in textbooks’ to resolve the crystal structure of this simple yet elusive mineral