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Potential supply-demand tightening supports US gas futures
Stored gas increased more than average for late August, per EIA Cooler-than-average trend in eastern US forecast to fade around mid-month LNG feedgas demand dips 2% on week, per Criterion data...
European chlorine production falls, capacity utilization rises in July 2025 – Eurochlor
LONDON (ICIS)--European chlorine production fell, and capacity utilization rose year on year in July 2025, while caustic soda stocks were lower, according to the most recent data from statistics...
US August auto sales fall from July but rise year on year; sector could surprise to the upside
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US sales of new light vehicles in August fell from the previous month but are up year on year and year to date, leading an ICIS analyst to suggest the sector could surprise to
US services activity expands for third month, orders improve, employment continues to fall
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US services sector activity improved for a third consecutive month in August, as measured by the latest services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey from the Institute for...
Russian pipe gas could cover 45% of China’s imports in 2030s, displace LNG
By 2033, Russian pipeline gas could account for 45% of China's natural gas imports and cover at least 18% of its demand Chinese buyers may resell spot LNG China has not yet responded directly; market...
Thailand’s July lube demand slumps
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Thailand’s lube demand slumped to a four-year low in July in the face of a confluence of seasonal, industrial, political and geopolitical factors. A typical seasonal slowdown in...
Energy policy in focus as Norway prepares for elections
Norway’s general election set for 8 September Swing parties can shape its future oil and gas exploration activity Parliament’s makeup decided by post-election talks in coming weeks LONDON...
Italian Q4 ’25 power premium to Hungary likely to persist until delivery – traders
The Italy-Hungary Q4 ’25 power spread flipped to an Italian premium in July A trader told ICIS that they expect the Italian contract to keep trading above its Hungarian equivalent until delivery...
Europe’s base oils Group I weaken on ample supply
LONDON (ICIS)--European base oils Group I face a longer supply following the recent weak demand observed in the summer months, with pressure already feeding into spot prices. Group I base oils...
US July trade deficit jumps as imports rise 5.9%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US goods and services deficit rose 32.5% month on month to $78.3 billion in July as imports rose at a much faster pace than exports, according to US Census Bureau data on...
Gas only a fraction of $750bn US-EU energy deal – European Commission
Gas only a small portion of the $750 billion agreed in US-EU trade deal, official details Nuclear fuels, oil and biofuels will cover the bulk of spending High Commission priority on Russia phaseout...
WEEKLY CRUDE OUTLOOK: Any OPEC+ increase in Oct production will weigh heavily on prices
LONDON (ICIS)--Crude benchmarks have been under pressure this week in the run up to this weekend's OPEC+ meeting. An October production hike will confirm OPEC+ intent to regain market share despite...
SAF Global Summit 2025: Leaders seek financial innovation, clear regulation to scale aviation fuels
LONDON (ICIS)--The SAF Global Summit 2025 brought together key players from the aviation, energy, and investment sectors to address the urgent need to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and its...
Europe AA and acrylate esters sluggish as summer slowdown draws to a close
LONDON (ICIS)--The Europe acrylic acid (AA) acrylate ester markets have remains subdued this week, despite a slight pick-up in activity from market players. This reflects the ending of the summer...
First valence electron measurements capture fleeting reaction process
Femtosecond timescale x-ray laser measurements study how a hydrogen atom breaks off an ammonia molecule
Science content on Bluesky attracts more engagement and originality than on X
New social media site is proving better for sharing research findings
KRAHN Chemie invests in the future
KRAHN Chemie is expanding its Technical Service Center in Bottrop, Germany, sending a clear signal for the future: The premises, which now cover a total of 1,400 square meters, combine laboratory services with training courses,
CO₂ recycling powers a new palm oil alternative for the cosmetics industry
After many years of research, the Mibelle Group, LanzaTech and the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have achieved a breakthrough in sustainable innovation: With the help of modern biotechnology, the partners have
Watching catalytic nanoparticles at work
What exactly happens when syngas is produced? New methods allow to observe the process in real time. This answered the question how catalysts work in detail. For many industrial applications one needs synthesis gas, also