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Sempra changes tune on timing of its next LNG FID
FID for Port Arthur LNG's second phase expected in 2025 Sempra executives say macro outlook has improved Costa Azul LNG export project to start selling commissioning cargoes in early 2026 HOUSTON...
Germany’s 2.5GW failed offshore wind auction threatens 2030 target, sparks debate on auction design reform
Germany’s 2.5GW offshore wind auction failed to attract any bids Market participants believe this failure could jeopardise Germany's target of 30GW offshore wind by 2030 Industry urges government...
Canadian CEP discovers large oil and gas field in Poland but production well off
Gas and oil production from Poland’s WE1 could start in several years CEP discovery may be the largest oil and gas field discovered in Poland to date, pending confirmation Development of WE1 would...
Swiss chemical trade group warns as ‘punitive’ 39% US tariffs take effect
LONDON (ICIS)--The 39% US tariffs on goods from Switzerland will challenge Swiss chemicals and pharmaceuticals producers and weigh on the country’s broader economy, trade group scienceindustries...
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US government cancels mRNA vaccine research
Experts fear industrial and academic research may move abroad after infectious disease projects cancelled
How Molecules Break and Form Bonds
Researchers at European XFEL in Germany have tracked in real time the movement of individual atoms during a chemical reaction in the gas phase. Using extremely short X-ray flashes, they were able to observe the
Self assembling monolayer can improve lead-free perovskite solar cells too
Tin perovskite solar cells are not only non-toxic, but also potentially more stable than lead-containing perovskite solar cells. However, they are also significantly less efficient. Now, an international team has succeeded in reducing losses in
Merck Delivers Profitable Organic Growth Amid Strong Currency Headwinds
Merck, a leading science and technology company, continues its organic growth. Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, Group net sales in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 2.0% organically compared with the year-earlier quarter, while EBITDA
Getting sticky: The highest-performing underwater adhesive hydrogel polymer
Hydrogels are a permeable soft material consisting of polymer networks and water with applications ranging from bio-medical engineering to contact lenses. Intrinsic to hydrogels is the ability to endow diverse characteristics by modifying their polymer
NYMEX: US natural gas futures slide despite smaller storage build
US natural gas futures fell on 7 August, despite the latest storage report showing a smaller build than the previous week The September ’25 front-month contract settled at $3.067/MMBtu, down 0.3%...
Trade certainty one of five conditions needed for higher demand – Trinseo
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Certainty about trade policy and US tariffs are one of the five conditions needed for demand recovery, US-based latex binders and engineered materials producer Trinseo said on...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks finish down after morning gains dissipate
US and Russian presidents to meet in coming days Trump suggests China could receive similar additional tariff to India Latest Chinese balance of trade data shows surplus growing LONDON (ICIS)--Oil...
Brazil’s Braskem impact from US tariffs ‘negligible’ as polymers, benzene exempt – CEO
MADRID (ICIS)--Braskem’s potential negative impact from US import tariffs to Brazilian goods will be “negligible” as only under 1% of its sales in the first half of 2025 were shipped to the US,...
Europe’s group I base oils under pressure in summer lull
LONDON (ICIS)--Amid currency fluctuations and healthy availability, European Group I base oils face pressure as they navigate through a period of subdued demand. The market awaits potential shifts in...
US Cheniere sticks to 2025 LNG output target while targeting future growth
Q2 marked lowest production quarter of 2025 Corpus Stage 3 project nearly 90% complete Developer continues ‘phased approach’ growth strategy for further brownfield expansions HOUSTON...
Germany manufacturing output falls in June, chemicals rise 1.0%
LONDON (ICIS)--Germany's manufacturing output fell 2.8% month on month in June, after a 1.4% increase in May, according to statistical data released on Thursday: June 2025, change from May, price...
NOAA adjusts Atlantic hurricane forecast but maintains prediction of above-normal season
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be above normal, but slightly less so than its initial prediction, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on...
Uptick in LNG feedgas deliveries supports US gas futures
Record-high daily peak power demand narrows gas storage surplus Hot mid-August weather should support cooling demand again after cold front Plaquemines LNG achieves highest gas usage to date HOUSTON...
Europe PC import prices deemed “not sustainable”
LONDON (ICIS)--At least one European polycarbonate (PC) buyer has been told by suppliers of Asian material that current import prices are not sustainable, suggesting that they will have to rise in...