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Plant status: China’s Shandong Chambroad Sinopoly New Material shuts PP Line 2
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Shandong Chambroad Sinopoly New Material Location: Binzhou, China Product: Polypropylene (PP) Capacity (tonnes/year): 200,000 Event start: 22...
Vietnam LLDPE prices reflect mostly rangebound offers, discussions
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Import prices of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) in Vietnam were rangebound so far in the week, reflecting some offers for October shipments. Offers and selling indications...
Vietnam HDPE film prices reflect mostly rangebound offers, discussions
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Import prices of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film in Vietnam were rangebound so far in the week, reflecting some offers for October shipments. Offers for HDPE film were noted...
Plant status: China’s Shandong Lihuayi to go for maintenance in October
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Shandong Lihuayi Group Location: Dongying, Shandong, China Product: Propylene Capacity (tonnes/year): 600,000 Event start: 9 October 2025 Event...
China Aug benzene imports fall on reduced arrivals from South Korea and Europe
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China's imports of benzene (HS code 29022000 and 27071000) in August 2025 reached 466,616 tonnes, down by 10.8% month on month, according to the ICIS Supply & Demand...
US HB Fuller cuts fiscal 2025 guidance on subdued global growth
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US-based adhesives producer HB Fuller lowered on Wednesday its fiscal 2025 earnings guidance to reflect a weaker global economy. "We remain cautious and have tightened our guidance...
Brazil’s PET recyclers remain squeezed by high feedstock costs, low demand
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Brazil’s recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market is experiencing a prolonged period of sluggish activity on the back of weak demand and increased competitiveness from...
NYMEX: US gas futures gain on improved LNG feedgas nominations
US natural gas futures rose slightly on 24 September, as LNG feedgas nominations improved The October 2025 Henry Hub contract on NYMEX settled at $2.858/MMBtu, up 0.2% from the previous session Per...
US gasoline supplies fall as demand continues to rise
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US gasoline supplies dropped during the week ended 19 September, due in large part to an increase in demand. Gasoline stocks declined week on week, according to the US Energy...
Argentina breaths sigh of relief as US confirms financial lifeline; daunting challenges remain
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--The US government said on Wednesday it will “do what is needed” to support Argentina’s beleaguered public finances, fueling a rally in the Latin American country’s assets,...
TRUCKING: US August volumes up from July; no seasonal peak expected because of tariffs
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Trucking activity in the US rose for the second straight month in August, but the chief economist at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) does not think it will translate to a...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks rise as short-term supply issues create bullish sentiment
Optimism that Iraq-Turkey pipeline would be reopened quickly quashed on Tuesday Concerns that Russian crude could be further sanctioned Venezuelan oil exports struggling with US bureaucracy Weekly...
N American weekly chemical rail traffic rises 1.5%, led by 9.4% Canada increase
HOUSTON (ICIS)--North American chemical rail traffic rose 1.5% year on year to 47,766 railcar loadings for the week ended 20 September, following an 8.2% increase the week before, according...
Aged, high cost US natural HDPE bale inventory has slowed market descent
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US natural high density polyethylene (HDPE) bale markets continue to see a wide range of activity, depending on the specific buyer and seller location as well as the contractual...
US colored HDPE bales remain at single-digit prices on weak domestic, export demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US colored high density polyethylene (HDPE) bale markets remain flat at floor values, as demand from domestic pipe and agricultural markets remains weak and competitively priced...
EPCA ’25: DEA and MEA availability monitored in Europe amid heavy turnarounds
LONDON (ICIS)--Supply developments remain the core issue in Europe's ethanolamines dynamics heading into Q4. Changes in demand continue to take a back seat as far any direct impact to domestic...
EPCA ’25: Refinery solvents spot FD steady as EPCA meeting limits trade
LONDON (ICIS)--European refinery solvents free delivered (FD) spot prices were steady this week. Many players have bi-monthly pricing in place, and there have been no big swings in feedstock pricing...
Gut bacterium amplifies amphetamine’s addictive pull
Discovery could lead to better ways to treat addiction
Grand finale of Ilmac Basel
With 12,800 participants and 400 exhibitors, Ilmac Basel 2025 came to an outstanding close after three days. The trade fair reaffirmed its role as Switzerland’s leading platform for chemistry and life sciences, creating new momentum
Researchers develop ultrasmall, light-sensitive nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents
A novel class of light-sensitive nanoparticles may one day enable new approaches to medical imaging. They were developed by a research team at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The particles absorb laser light and convert