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Two hundred times better catalysts thanks to carbon
When you place metal nanoparticles on carbon, they become much more active. What was previously only assumed based on experience could now be explained in detail for the first time at TU Wien (Vienna). Precious
Nacellepresents breakthrough production of Prussian White with special nanocoating for sodium-ion batteries
Nacelle™ GmbH, an innovator in battery technology, is pleased to announce the successful production of Prussian White in its own facilities. This advanced material, equipped with a special nanocoating, represents a major breakthrough in the
Nacelle presents breakthrough production of Prussian White with special nanocoating for sodium-ion batteries
Nacelle™ GmbH, an innovator in battery technology, is pleased to announce the successful production of Prussian White in its own facilities. This advanced material, equipped with a special nanocoating, represents a major breakthrough in the
Argentina to further reduce LNG imports in 2025 – source
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Argentina will reduce its LNG imports further from next year as gas flows from the reversal of the Gasoducto Norte gas pipeline project ramp up. The Gasoducto Norte started commercial...
US crude futures plunge $2.34/bbl on strong dollar
HOUSTON (ICIS)—NYMEX WTI crude futures for December delivery finished down for the second consecutive session and settled at $68.04/barrel, down $2.34, in response to the US dollar trading near a...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks fall on strengthening US dollar, disappointing Chinese inflation data
US dollar index strengthens ahead of US inflation data later this week US Consumer Price Index (CPI) will feed into US Federal Reserve’s December decision Chinese deflation remains problematic,...
Domestic US caustic soda demand softer amid downstream closures
HOUSTON (ICIS) -- Market participants characterized the US domestic caustic soda market as softer this week despite recent price increases in October. Participants noted that end-use demand from...
Brazil’s Petrobras begins commercial operations at gas processing unit in Rio
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Petrobras has begun commercial operations at its Natural Gas Processing Unit (UPGN) at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro state, the Brazilian state-owned...
Trump to bring limited tariffs; higher growth, rates – economists
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Under US President Donald Trump, US chemical companies will unlikely see the full-blown tariffs that he has proposed during his campaign, but they will operate under a faster growing...
Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 11 November
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The US base oils price premium to feedstock/competing fuel prices has extended its fall. Lower price premium contrasts with recent improvement in US diesel premium to crude oil....
Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 11 November
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--US base oils demand likely to stay muted as buyers focus on cutting stocks. Consumption of existing stocks facilitates moves to cut inventories. Expectations of rising surplus...
Global base oils arbitrage outlook: Week of 11 November
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--India’s base oils prices have held firm relative to prices elsewhere in Asia, and increasingly relative to prices in US in recent weeks. Source: ICIS India’s very-light grade...
Michelin to close two plants by 2026 due to industry challenges, workers in France protest
LONDON (ICIS)--The Michelin Group has announced plans to close its Cholet and Vannes sites by early 2026 at the latest. The French tire-maker made the decision to halt production at both sites last...
Fertiglobe Q3 ammonia sales down 6% year on year
LONDON (ICIS)--Fertiglobe has posted a 6% decrease in own-produced ammonia sales volumes in Q3 at 305,000 tonnes from 323,000 tonnes in the same period in 2023. The drop during the quarter was...
Global base oils margins outlook: Week of 11 Nov
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Base oils values mostly weaken vs feedstock/competing fuel prices in US/Europe. Base oils values hold firm vs feedstock/competing fuel prices in Asia, especially for heavy grades....
Ofgem sets out proposals to speed up UK power grid connections
Ofgem outlined proposals to speed up grid connections in the UK and reduce the size of the 722GW queue of projects to be connected New approach would prioritize projects that could be operational...
FBMC WEEKLY: Low wind, temperatures to support CEE spot prices
LONDON (ICIS)-- Spot power prices could track bullish momentum across the flow-based market coupling (FBMC) regions following tight renewable forecasts and higher demand lifted by colder temperatures...
Intra-Europe chemical tanker spot rates steady to slightly softer
LONDON (ICIS)--Chemical tanker spot freight rates on intra-European routes were assessed stable to slightly lower in the week ending 8 November compared with the previous week, based on market...
Onscreen chemistry: The portrayal of chemical science in film and TV
Join us 14 February to discover the real-life chemistry that inspires the art of the silver screen
Europe naphtha prices move with crude as liquidity thins, demand fades
LONDON(ICIS)--Open-specification naphtha (OSN) prices in Europe fluctuated in the week to Friday 8 November, closely mirroring volatility in Brent crude values amid low liquidity and subdued demand....