BARCELONA (ICIS)–Hopes for a strong post-lockdown rebound in demand for chemicals are evaporating thanks to a resurgence in coronavirus cases in the US and elsewhere, with few signs of a strong…
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BARCELONA (ICIS)–Although a post-lockdown rebound is boosting demand for chemicals, the industry is a long way from the pre-pandemic levels. – Improving demand for chemicals, but weak – Need to…
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SINGAPORE (ICIS)–The isocyanates market in the Middle East has been witnessing weak demand due to nationwide lockdowns and supply chain disruptions. The market faces an uncertain outlook heading…
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SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Polyolefin offers for July-lifting cargoes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have increased on the back of tight supply and recent uptrend in Asian markets. Offers for…
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LONDON (ICIS) – In India, the urea offtake agreement between the government and Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) is unlikely to be extended beyond 14 July 2020, several sources confirmed…
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SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Asia’s paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA) markets are expected to face a persistent supply overhang on the back of new expansions amid a weak global macroeconomic…
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Shares of petrochemical firms in Asia fell along with oil prices on Monday as global coronavirus cases surged past 10m, just as countries are emerging from economically paralyzing lockdowns induced…
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BARCELONA (ICIS)–Chemical companies need to be aware of five major paradigm shifts which will impact the future direction of the markets they serve, according to a senior consultant. Changing…
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NEW YORK (ICIS)–Saudi Aramco will boost its chemicals investments in emerging economies, especially in Asia, the head of its downstream business told ICIS on Monday. “We are actively taking steps…
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BARCELONA (ICIS)–The chemical sector faces the possibility of an L-shaped recovery as depression-like conditions persist for several years, with a rapid shift from oil to renewable energy also…
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