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Prussian Blue breaks out of its cubic mold after 300 years
For the first time in more than three centuries, Prussian Blue – long confined to its rigid cubic shape – has been transformed into an octahedral structure. A research team led by Prof. Changshin Jo
China’s August phenol, acetone combined output rises 4.42% month on month
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s combined output of phenol and acetone were up by 4.42% month on month to 736,370 tonnes in August 2025, due to Zhenhai Refining & Chemical (ZRCC)’ new unit,...
India polyester GST cut seen boosting manmade fiber demand, funding
MUMBAI (ICIS)--India’s decision to reduce its goods and services tax (GST) on polyester products to 5% from its earlier 12–18% is expected to stimulate downstream consumption and attract fresh...
China Aug industrial output growth slows to 5.2%
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s industrial output expanded by 5.2% year on year in August, slowing from 5.7% in July and hitting the lowest since August last year, data from the National Bureau of...
China BPA average plant run rate inches down to 72.2% on plant shutdowns
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s bisphenol A (BPA) plants posted an average run rate at 72.2% in the week ended 12 September 2025, down by 0.3 percentage points from the last reporting period, ICIS data...
China’s average run rate of PO plants edges down to 68.5% on plant shutdown
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s propylene oxide (PO) plants posted an average run rate at 68.5% in the week ended 12 September 2025, down by 0.5 percentage points from the last reporting period, ICIS...
INSIGHT: September sentiment bearish for Asia petchems, turnarounds offer some support
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The majority of petrochemical product prices are forecast to decrease in September, facing pressure from the expected drop in crude and naphtha prices. On the other hand, there...
Trade shifts in chemical markets expected amid US tariffs, India ADD
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Trade flows in petrochemical markets, notably for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), are expected to shift amid geopolitical tensions and long-standing...
INTERVIEW: Africa faces global LNG oversupply, basin competition
Mozambique LNG expected to resume by year-end Africa to bridge Atlantic and Pacific but risks remain FIDs, Nigeria, US mid-term all moving changes SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Europe pivoting away from Russian...
USDA increases corn production to 16.8 billion bushels in September WASDE
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The fresh outlook from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for corn includes greater production with larger exports, while for soybeans the projections are for increased output...
SHIPPING: Asia-US container rates rise as carriers shift vessels ahead of USTR port fees
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US rose again this week and an analyst thinks it could be because of carriers swapping out Chinese-built vessels before new port fees...
Mexico’s chemicals, industrial output falls while cabinet aims to up protectionism
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Mexico's chemicals and industrial production fell in July both month on month and year on year, while automotive output remained in the doldrums in August, with output up just...
NYMEX: Henry Hub steadies after prior day’s storage-driven losses
US natural gas futures edged slightly higher on 12 September following the previous day’s larger-than-expected storage build The October front-month contract settled at $2.941/MMBtu, up 0.2% from...
Europe PTA under pressure amid weak demand and trade shifts
LONDON (ICIS)--European purified terephthalic acid (PTA) demand remains weak, with low downstream activity and poor summer performance limiting offtake. Imports from South Korea and Mexico face...
European PET demand weak amid imports, economic pressure
LONDON (ICIS)--European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) demand continues to struggle following a poor summer season, with weak consumer activity and high-cost inventories weighing on sentiment....
Colombia’s manufacturing surges but consumer confidence retreats in August
SAO PAULO (ICIS)-Colombia's petrochemicals-intensive manufacturing sectors posted their strongest performance in over three years during August, though consumer confidence declined sharply. The...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude prices end week higher as geopolitical risk outweighs oversupply concerns
Ukraine continues to strike Russian oil infrastructure Middle East tensions ease but market wary of further Israeli moves to target Hamas leadership IEA predicts major crude oversupply in Q4 US oil...
Canada Q2 manufacturing capacity utilization falls to 76.7%, but chemicals rise
TORONTO (ICIS)--Canadian manufacturing capacity utilization fell to 76.7% in Q2, but utilization in the chemical industry rose, according to data from federal agency Statistics Canada (StatCan) on...
Plant status: Dow BD turnaround ongoing in Terneuzen, Netherlands – sources
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Dow Chemical Location: Terneuzen, Netherlands Product: Butadiene (BD) Capacity (tonnes/year): Two lines totalling 175,000 Event start: September...
ICIS GAS INSIGHT WEEK 37 NEWS IN BRIEF
This news summary was generated via Ask ICIS LONDON (ICIS)--Please find below a short summary of the key gas stories ICIS published in week 37. GRAPHIC DETAIL: Russian LNG exports and sanctions: The...