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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 16, 2011, has a cover story and several special articles on Middle East petrochemicals—including an extensive and detailed map of upcoming and announced capacity expansions in the region. Also in this issue: an interview with the CEO of Solutia; the ICIS quarterly macroeconomic outlook; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 9, 2011, features a cover story and several related articles on feedstock price hikes threatening surfactants and oleochemicals. There is also an interview with Huntsman’s CEO and president; a look at inflation in China; margins for Asian styrene are suffering; and with the excess natural gas in the US and the resulting ethane advantage, many companies are playing ethylene expansions, including Dow Chemical.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 9, 2011, features a cover story and several related articles on feedstock price hikes threatening surfactants and oleochemicals. There is also an interview with Huntsman’s CEO and president; a look at inflation in China; margins for Asian styrene are suffering; and with the excess natural gas in the US and the resulting ethane advantage, many companies are playing ethylene expansions, including Dow Chemical.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 25, 2011, has a cover story on the “Executive Spotlight,” focusing on executives and CEOs of such companies as Shell Chemicals, SABIC and PTT as they share their views on winning strategies. Also in this issue are special features looking at the future of biomaterials; and an examination of how petrochemical producers can reshape their portfolios. Additionally, there are articles looking at US propylene spot prices hitting record highs; high demand for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) encourages capacity expansions; naphtha prices are climbing globally as they follow high crude oil prices; and so much more.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 25, 2011, has a cover story on the “Executive Spotlight,” focusing on executives and CEOs of such companies as Shell Chemicals, SABIC and PTT as they share their views on winning strategies. Also in this issue are special features looking at the future of biomaterials; and an examination of how petrochemical producers can reshape their portfolios. Additionally, there are articles looking at US propylene spot prices hitting record highs; high demand for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) encourages capacity expansions; naphtha prices are climbing globally as they follow high crude oil prices; and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 18, 2011, has a cover story and several articles on innovation, to tie in with the ICIS Innovation Awards for 2011, where the magazine searches for the most innovative companies in the chemical industry. There is also a feature on the future of polycarbonate, as well as other stories on polypropylene, soda ash, and the rising cost of butadiene in Asia.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 18, 2011, has a cover story and several articles on innovation, to tie in with the ICIS Innovation Awards for 2011, where the magazine searches for the most innovative companies in the chemical industry. There is also a feature on the future of polycarbonate, as well as other stories on polypropylene, soda ash, and the rising cost of butadiene in Asia.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 11, 2011, has a cover story and special section on third-party logistics, with articles looking at the debate surrounding independent consultants to manage logistics meeds; the upcoming shortage of skilled drivers in the US; and the list of ICIS Top 50 chemical third-party logistics providers. Also featured in the latest issue are columns looking at butadiene and ethylene price increases; the shortage of PVC in Latin America; the acetic acid market remains tight; and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 11, 2011, has a cover story and special section on third-party logistics, with articles looking at the debate surrounding independent consultants to manage logistics meeds; the upcoming shortage of skilled drivers in the US; and the list of ICIS Top 50 chemical third-party logistics providers. Also featured in the latest issue are columns looking at butadiene and ethylene price increases; the shortage of PVC in Latin America; the acetic acid market remains tight; and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 4, 2011, covers polymers, with special features on the boost for eco-plastics in Europe; polypropylene’s price—and prospects in the US—are increasing; Dow plans to reduce titanium dioxide in coatings by 10-20%; an interview with the CEO of Huntsman; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 4, 2011, covers polymers, with special features on the boost for eco-plastics in Europe; polypropylene’s price—and prospects in the US—are increasing; Dow plans to reduce titanium dioxide in coatings by 10-20%; an interview with the CEO of Huntsman; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 28, 2011, features a special supplement to coincide with the recent National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The cover story of the latest issue focuses on how shale gas is brightening the outlook for the North American petrochemical sector. This issue also features interviews with the CEOs of Huntsman and INEOS Olefins & Polymers, as well as interviews with the president of ExxonMobil Chemical, Dow Chemicals and the NPRA itself. Also in this issue there is continuing coverage of the impact of the Japanese earthquake on the region’s chemical production, and a look at the increasing prices of caustic soda and methanol, and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 28, 2011, features a special supplement to coincide with the recent National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The cover story of the latest issue focuses on how shale gas is brightening the outlook for the North American petrochemical sector. This issue also features interviews with the CEOs of Huntsman and INEOS Olefins & Polymers, as well as interviews with the president of ExxonMobil Chemical, Dow Chemicals and the NPRA itself. Also in this issue there is continuing coverage of the impact of the Japanese earthquake on the region’s chemical production, and a look at the increasing prices of caustic soda and methanol, and so much more.

The cover story and primary focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 21, 2011, is the tragedy in Japan. The devastating earthquake and tsunami have hit the Japanese chemical industry hard, shutting down major petrochemical production—and the near-term impact will mean tighter markets for certain chemicals. Also in this issue, there is coverage of US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and how exports are keeping the industry alive; acrylate prices in the US and Europe refuse to fall; China and India are driving Asian coatings growth; and so much more.

The cover story and primary focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 21, 2011, is the tragedy in Japan. The devastating earthquake and tsunami have hit the Japanese chemical industry hard, shutting down major petrochemical production—and the near-term impact will mean tighter markets for certain chemicals. Also in this issue, there is coverage of US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and how exports are keeping the industry alive; acrylate prices in the US and Europe refuse to fall; China and India are driving Asian coatings growth; and so much more.