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Moldova secures €400 million boost to energy security from the EBRD
EBRD approves €400 million loan to Moldova’s state-owned energy trader JSC Energocom Funding to support gas purchases from European hubs, boost energy security Reform, further integration with EU...
LNG charter rates slide further as TFDE availability lengthens
LNG spot charter rates continue to drop as TFDE availability lengthens Mixed views on whether rates could be supported to the east, with most sources still seeing weakness Major multi-year Vitol...
US chemicals May trade flows
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Below is US chemicals import and export data for May from the ICIS Supply and Demand Database. Select a commodity from the drop-down menu...
European gas price discount to Asia holds, TTF contango opening
TTF August ’25 – Q1 ’26 storage spread opening could drive increased buying pressure as injection demand rises Supports tight TTF-EAX spread as European buyers seek cargoes Economic...
PODCAST: Asia methanol supply normalizes, uncertainty over demand remains
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asian methanol prices have experienced significant volatility over recent weeks, on geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. While most production returned to normal in early July,...
Ukraine pleads for electricity CBAM derogation amid €17 billion Russian energy damages
Derogation needed throughout the reconstruction period of energy sector ENTSO-E greenlights Ukraine/Moldova maximum export capacity to EU Ukraine committed to coupling power market with EU by 2027...
Lichen sunscreen blocks extreme UV radiation and might enhance cosmetics, materials
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Europe epoxy July price talks point to rollovers, some downward pressure
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe epoxy resins price talks are showing some stability for July so far, as ongoing margin struggles are weighed against muted conditions, although there are also some competitive...
Microwaves make sustainable sticky adhesive easy to recycle
Light polymerises disulfide groups to create a transparent, robust and recyclable glue
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New Dynamics Discovered in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Oxygen evolution is considered one of the most energy-intensive steps in water electrolysis and is therefore a key factor for more efficient green hydrogen production. Modelling of the reaction mechanisms has so far been based
Stretchable Electronics: Conductive Polymer Optimized for Wearable Biosensors
When aiming for stretchable, health-monitoring, skin-like sensor sheets materials with demanding properties are required: They need to be flexible, biocompatible, and electrically conductive at the same time. A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer
Third Republic Services recycling center to be located in Pennsylvania, US
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Republic Services' third US-based Polymer Center will likely be located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, according to a February property sale record to owner Republic Polymers III. A June...
US BD total production down on fewer days in the month
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The total US butadiene (BD) April production from steam crackers fell despite steady industry operating rates, according to data from Worley Consulting. However, the BD daily rate of...
US ethylene production down in April due to turnarounds
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The daily rate of US ethylene production from steam crackers declined slightly in April, according to data from Worley Consulting, formerly Advisian. Total ethylene production also...
US styrene exports continued upward trend in May
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US styrene exports rose for the third straight month in May and were almost double year-on-year volumes, according to the latest figures from the ICIS Supply and Demand Database....
NYMEX: US natural gas futures dip on limited seasonal demand
US natural gas futures fell on 8 July, on limited seasonal demand and reduced feedgas nominations to US LNG plants The August ’25 front-month contract settled at $3.34/MMBtu, down 2% from the...
US chem stocks rally as EPA withdraws proposed Biden-era rules restricting chemical uses
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US-listed shares of chemical companies rose on Tuesday after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew proposed rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Chemours...
UPDATE: INSIGHT: US tariffs of 25% on South Korea, Japan to hit aromatics import options
NEW YORK (ICIS)--US tariffs of 25% on all imports from South Korea and Japan could cut off future availability of aromatics from these countries, ultimately resulting in higher priced material, lower...