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GRAPHIC DETAIL: Warm August could push German demand up after year-on-year fall in July
LONDON (ICIS)--German gas consumption could rise in August as hot weather could fuel cooling-related power demand. This follows a year-on-year fall in July 2025 amid weaker industrial output and...
MARGINS: Europe naphtha-based cracker margins down on higher feedstock costs
LONDON (ICIS)--Naphtha-based cracker margins in Europe fell week on week on the back of firmer feedstock costs, ICIS Margin Analysis showed on Monday. Operators using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...
Japan sulphuric acid interactive trade map H1 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--Japan’s Ministry of Finance has released sulphuric acid export and import data for H1...
Europe VAM August contract talks begin, spot price range narrows
LONDON (ICIS)--European vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) contract price talks for August have begun and are at an early stage amid seasonally low demand. Demand is limited by a combination of economic and...
European chlorine production and caustic soda stocks fall in June – Eurochlor
LONDON (ICIS)--European chlorine production fell and capacity utilization rose year on year in June 2025, while caustic soda stocks were lower, according to the most recent data from statistics...
How the extraordinary science of everyday items is bringing chemistry to the public
Three analytical chemists explain how turning powerful techniques towards ordinary objects inspires public engagement with science
Strange tetra-alcohol synthesised in simulated interstellar ice
After finding ‘impossible molecule’ methanetriol, team reaches ‘the final frontier’ and detects methanetetrol after 100 years
‘An act of national self-harm’: UK visa system deters top chemistry talent
Immigration policies are making it much more difficult to get scientific talent to come to the UK at a time of global flux
Ten years on, pharma industry still testing for implausible alkyl sulfonate ester contaminants
Risk assessment for potential mutagenic side-products is still required by regulatory bodies, despite lack of evidence they form during drug production
Merck Closes Divestment of Surface Solutions to GNMI
Merck has successfully closed the divestment of its global Surface Solutions business to Global New Material International Holdings Ltd. following approval by all relevant regulatory authorities and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The
A Breakthrough in PFAS Destruction
Breakthrough Achieved in Collaboration with Daikin America, Inc. Marks Major Step Toward Scalable, Cost-Effective PFAS Elimination. Claros Technologies announced the successful completion of the world's first large-scale demonstration of high-throughput PFAS destruction using UV technology at
CO₂ as a raw material: Power2Polymers sets milestone for climate-friendly chemistry
The BMFTR-funded research project Power2Polymers, a satellite of the Kopernikus project P2X, is sending a strong signal for the energy transition: For the first time, more sustainable methanol from industrial waste gases has been successfully
SHIPPING: Rate of decrease in Asia-US container rates slows; tanker rates steady to softer
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were largely lower week on week, but the rate of decline has slowed. Global average rates fell by 1%, according to...
NYMEX: US gas futures dip as cooler weather provides natural relief to eastern US
Front-month US natural gas futures finished the week on a weaker note as a cold front took hold over parts of the eastern US, lowering demand for cooling The September Henry Hub contract on NYMEX...
US UAN values ease further with attention on other nutrients and upcoming harvesting
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US UAN values eased a bit further as demand remains diminished with attention turned towards other nutrients as farmers stay focused on finishing off their crops or getting prepared...
Canadian manufacturing activity falls for sixth month; US hikes tariff rate to 35%
TORONTO (ICIS)--Economic activity in Canada’s manufacturing sector fell for a sixth consecutive months in July amid ongoing tariff uncertainties, according to the latest purchasing managers’...
US TiO2 producer Tronox sees slight declines in Q2 revenues, looks to India for growth opportunities
HOUSTON (ICIS)--In its Q2 2025 earnings call, titanium dioxide (TiO2) producer Tronox showed declining year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter total revenues, which comprise TiO2, zircon and other...
LyondellBasell to significantly scale back capex through 2026 with project delays
NEW YORK (ICIS)--LyondellBasell will dramatically pull back capital spending through 2026 with delays on building new projects until market conditions improve, executives said. LyondellBasell will...
US and global PE outlook improving, opening door for Q3 price hike – LyondellBasell exec
NEW YORK (ICIS)--The outlook for US and global polyethylene (PE) is improving, leaving the door open for another price hike in the US later in Q3 following a 3 cents/lb increase in June, said a...
US manufacturing activity falls for fifth month in July
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fifth consecutive month, as measured by the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey conducted by...