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US natural gas futures gain on cold weather
Henry Hub futures gained on colder weather driven demand US Climate Prediction Center's weather outlook showed below-normal temperatures for the majority of the country Storage data shows inventories...
Volatile gas prices remain the main driver of Hungarian power spot prices
Higher gas prices continue to support Hungarian power spot prices until June Mixed solar, wind forecasts could limit potential spikes or dips Hungary’s largest gas-fired power plant expected to be...
ACER expects 80% EU gas storage target to be achievable but more expensive
80% EU-wide storage filling achievable with stable LNG imports - ACER 90% would be particularly difficult and require 13% increase in LNG imports Ramp up of existing projects and new ones offsets...
LNG Weekly Market Report: New US supply and Australian return come amid another week of turmoil
OUTLOOK US-Iran tensions remain elevated with ceasefire conditions in flux, ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and stalled talks as US maintains shipping blockade Australian supply recovers to ease...
Contra-thermodynamic stereochemical editing explained
How chemists are using light, enzymes and mechanical force to access higher‑energy stereoisomers without rebuilding a molecule from scratch
Using light to push stereochemistry uphill
While chemistry usually follows the downhill pull of thermodynamics, Alison Wendlandt is creating higher‑energy stereoisomers in the final stages of synthesis
Collective interactions dominate gene regulation in eukaryotes
A new technique shows DNA binding domains are not central to transcription factor targeting in human cells, unlike in bacteria
Sartorius marks positive start to 2026: Considerable sales revenue growth and resilient profit margin
In the first quarter of 2026, the life science group Sartorius continued to deliver on its positive sales and earnings trajectory in line with expectations. “Our growth journey continues: Sartorius has started 2026 with substantial
BASF expands HALS and NOR HALS capacities to support global megatrends
BASF is strengthening its leadership in plastic additive solutions by expanding its production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS products. These investments support the growing global demand for high-performance plastics and ensure reliable supply
New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics. These polymers are characterised by biodegradable and
New AI Method Captures Long-Range Atomic Interactions in Complex Molecules
Researchers from Google DeepMind in Berlin, BIFOLD, and the Technical University of Berlin have introduced a new machine learning method that enables global atomic interactions in chemical systems to be represented more efficiently. This could
Researchers show how simple magnets can help solve a complex problem
From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare earth elements. As demand grows, researchers are exploring more efficient and adaptable methods to recover and reuse
Plant status: Vietnam’s LSP to shut cracker by mid-May on feedstock shortages
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) Location: Long Son, Vietnam Product: Ethylene, propylene Capacity (tonnes/year): 950,000 (ethylene), 400,000...
Vietnam’s Long Son Petrochemicals to suspend operations in May on feedstock issues
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Vietnam’s Long Son Petrochemicals (LSP) will suspend operations at its complex "in or around mid-May" due to feedstock issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East, its...
Mexico’s Alepk maintains 2026 guidance despite war
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Alpek expects to reach the high end of its 2026 comparable earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $450 million to $550 million, adding $50 million...
NYMEX: US gas futures see some weather-driven gains
US natural gas futures rose on 22 April on some regional weather demand, ahead of the next storage report scheduled for release on 23 April The May ’26 front-month contract settled at $2.722/MMBtu,...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude prices climb following gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz
At least three vessels hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump announces indefinite extension to ceasefire US crude stocks register surprise build, gasoline and distillate...
China interactive fertilizer trade flow map Q1 2026
LONDON (ICIS)--Fertilizer import and export data for January-March 2026 has been released by the China Customs Statistics. Please select a product from the dropdown menu...
INSIGHT: Argentina’s leading index up in March but manufacturing slump, debt risks cloud outlook
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Argentina's leading economic indicator posted a third consecutive monthly gain in March, but persistent weakness in manufacturing and construction, fragile monetary conditions, and...
N America chemical rail traffic rises 3.2%, for 11th straight increase
HOUSTON (ICIS)--North American chemical railcar traffic rose 3.2% year on year, to 49,699 loadings for the week ended 18 April, marking an 11th consecutive increase, according to freight rail...