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New AI Method Revolutionises the Design of Enzymes
Researchers at TU Graz and the University of Graz can use the technology to construct artificial biocatalysts. These new enzymes are significantly faster, more stable and more versatile than previous artificial biocatalysts. Enzymes with specific
Catalyst selectivity as a “balancing act”
Researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Departments of the Fritz Haber Institute revealed how structural changes on the surface and in the bulk region of the cobalt oxide catalyst Co3O4 influence its selectivity in the production
US Q3 GDP growth revised to 4.4% annual rate, from 4.3%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.4% in Q3 - up from an initial estimate of 4.3%, and up from a 3.8% rate in Q2, the Bureau of
LNG Weekly Market Report: TTF holds big premium over Asia while US Henry Hub surges on weather
OUTLOOK Expected cold weather has caused US natural gas prices to surge this week, with the market closely watching any impacts to either US natural gas or LNG production The ICIS TTF February...
Europe AA market weak and below typical January expectations
LONDON (ICIS)--The Europe acrylic acid (AA) market has seen the sluggish start to 2026 continue, with activity below the typical expectations for the month. Demand has remained underwhelming, with...
US gas futures skyrocket 56% on cold blast
Henry Hub futures soar this week on frigid cold weather Upcoming weekend forecasts indicate widespread below freezing temperatures Storage data shows inventories increased to 6.1% above the five-year...
Plant status: Dow to shut down Seadrift, Texas EO and derivatives plants ahead of freeze event
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Dow Chemical Location: Seadrift, Texas, US Products: Ethylene oxide (EO), ethanolamines, glycol ethers Capacity (tonnes/year): 430,000 EO, 213,000...
Germany likely to face more negative power prices in 2026, but with less extreme average negative prices
Additional reporting by Ellie Chambers Rapid renewable expansion and insufficient battery capacity is likely to push negative power prices to new records in 2026 German negative hourly power prices...
Sumitomo Bakelite to acquire part of Kyocera’s chemical business
LONDON (ICIS)--Sumitomo Bakelite has agreed to acquire parts of Kyocera's chemical business for about Japanese yen (Y) 30 billion (US$190 million). The business Bakelite will acquire will include...
TTF gas up 45% since early January – what next?
Prompt bullish risk remains for TTF Highly weather dependent over next four weeks Bearish drivers will return, latest by end of winter LONDON (ICIS)--The potential upside to ICIS TTF prompt prices is...
INSIGHT: Leaders grapple with a world order shifting on its axis
LONDON (ICIS)--"Nostalgia is not a strategy”. So said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, addressing an unsettled audience at a World Economic Forum that saw multiple world leaders grapple onstage...
Public values scientists but fewer feel informed about science, UK survey finds
Survey will provide government with insights on how the public perception of science could be improved
INTERVIEW: Canada must boost competitiveness as trade uncertainties mount
TORONTO (ICIS)--Amid mounting trade tensions and an uncertain outlook for the USMCA pact, Canada must focus on controlling what it can – and strengthen its own competitiveness. That was the message...
Europe’s distillate balance to evolve in spring as diesel tightness outweighs weaker jet fuel
LONDON (ICIS)--European middle distillate markets will continue to rebalance in the coming weeks as tightening diesel supply outweighs seasonally softer jet fuel demand. While jet differentials...
Europe bioethanol prices rise on proposed US E15 mandates
LONDON (ICIS)--European spot bioethanol fuel prices rallied this week as traders reacted to a potential year-round expansion of E15 mandates in the US, a move expected to prioritize domestic blending...
European refinery solvents market sees weak demand and volatility undermine January sales
European refinery solvents market sees weak demand and volatility undermine January sales LONDON (ICIS)--European refinery solvents markets are struggling to find their feet in 2026 amid weak demand...
European BD February contract rises €30/tonne, ending 10-month slide
LONDON (ICIS)--The European butadiene (BD) contract reference price for February has been set at €730/tonne compared with January, at an increase of €30/tonne. This marks the first contract price...
Baader Bank lowers forecast for Swiss specialty firm Clariant on poor downstream demand
LONDON (ICIS)--Baader Bank has revised down its forecast for Swiss chemicals producer Clariant, against a backdrop of challenging macroeconomic conditions, the German firm announced on Thursday....
Plant Status: Total declares FM at Feluy, Belgium site following technical issues
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report. Name: TotalEnergies Location: Feluy, Belgium Product: Polypropylene (PP) Capacity (tonnes/year): 720,000 total Event start: 21 January 2026 Event finish:...
British NBP February ’26 premium over March could widen into expiry
Update: the article has been updated to include further explanation of SSW risk Short covering, temperature revisions drive up NBP Front-month in week 3 and week 4 of 2026 NBP February '26 premium...