ICISradio

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 23 November 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:07 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week. IPIC’s plans for a purchase by end Q1 2009 Eastman forecasts 20% annual profit growth Decarbonising organic chemistry in the UK Regulating carbon dioxide in the US Just what it takes to build a mega cracker

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 16, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56:43 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers the Mediterranean Region, with articles covering the chemical markets of Turkey, Greece, North Africa, Spain and other countries in the area. During the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell looks at API manufacturing in Italy, while global editor Joseph Chang speaks about the ICIS education and recruitment campaign.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 2 November 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:56 GMT

www.icis.com Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week OMV and IPIC’s future role in Nova Chemicals China’s petrochemicals imports soar to new highs BASF’s view of the next couple of months Q3 results from Celanse, AkzoNobel, Solutia US chemicals on the rebound www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 2, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:23 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industries in Latin America, including the biofuels revolution going on in South America, as well as articles on Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and more. During the podcast, global editor Joe Chang talks to commodities editor Ivan Lerner about his article on the hype surrounding Bolivia’s as-yet-untapped lithium reserves.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 26, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:54:36 GMT

This week’s podcast looks at the October 26 issue of ICIS Chemical Business: The topic this week is Japan, and on the podcast, specialties editor Doris De Guzman talks about her article covering Japan’s cosmetic and personal care industry, and global editor Joseph Chang looks at Japan’s chemical industry in the wake of the global economic recession.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 23 October 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:08 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Dow Chemcial’s 09 Q3 DuPont’s 09 Q3 BASF plans to close Maleic Anhydride facility in Belgium Algal oils for cosmetics Biomass Feedstocks Petkim’s plans for a $5bn petchem hub www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 19, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:44:08 GMT

This week’s podcast looks at the October 19, 2009, issue of ICIS Chemical Business, and features the winners of the 2009 ICIS Innovation Awards. Markets editor Andy Brice interviews John Baker, global editor – custom publishing, on the Innovation Awards, and finds out who are this year’s big winners.

ICIS Chemical News Central: 16 October 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:57:56 GMT

Conversation around BASF’s early earnings figures Deutsche Bank’s outlook for 2010 Huntsman sees better Q4 for Titanium Dioxide Cambrex on the hunt CEE governments may step in to save companies Nova pressured by poor outlook – Moody’s North Africa too risky for chems – AD Little. Shell spends on carbon sequestration With Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis

ICIS podcast: Chemical News Central: 12 October 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:28:37 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Outlook for 2010 Wilton Chemicals cluster Scope for logistics shake out Dow Chemicals’ solar shingles DuPont claws back to 2008 earnings by 2012 Reach ICIS Reach forum www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 12, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:52:03 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals market. Among the topics covered are mergers and acquisitions, risk management, vaccines, biologics and more. Joining the podcast are senior features editor Clay Boswell, who takes a look at his article on Big Pharma and emerging markets, and pharmaceuticals editor Feliza Mirasol, who reports on contract manufacturing and biopharmaceutical demand.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 5, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:19:51 GMT

The October 5 issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the automotive sector, with articles on consumer trends, engineering polymers, fuel efficiency, government regulations and much, much more. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman joins the podcast to talk about the two articles she contributed to this issue: one on next generation liquid biofuels, and the other on Lanxess’ recent celebration of synthetic rubber’s 100th year anniversary.

Chemical News Central 5 October 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:27:48 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Solvay’s sale of it pharmaceutical business BASF’s plans in Asia Changes to Tosca Dystar files for insolvency in Germany Outlook for EPCA, Berlin www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 28, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:05:00 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers petrochemicals and plastics, as well as part three of the ICIS Top 100. Included in this issue are articles about the European petrochemical industry, the global petchem cycle, the Middle East, and more. Meanwhile, on the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang talks about the ICIS Company of the Year, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner takes a look at the hearty market for plastics in medical applications and healthcare, and the series of petrochemical facility shutdowns that have occurred since the global economic crisis began.

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 28 September 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:51:15 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key stories in the business of chemistry this week. Is Reliance interested in LyondellBasell? UK chemical industry will take until 2020 to reach 2008 output Eastman’s Coal gasification plant in Texas delayed Swine-flu is good for ethanol producers Lanxess is ICIS Company of the year 2008. More? Go to www.icis.com

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 21 September 2009

Simon Robinson — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:01:29 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis disucss the chemical business of the week LyondellBasell’s plans to exit Chapter 11 Dow Chemical sees the bottom of the recession Total sees too much capacity – Margerie First ethylene glycol shipment from Sabic’s Yanbu affiliate to Europe.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 21, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:36 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at China’s chemical industry. There are articles on consumer trends, the rising middle class and consumption patterns, exports, government policy and more. Meanwhile, specialties editor Doris De Guzman joins to the podcast to talk about her article on China and the renewable energy market.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 14, 2009

Simon Robinson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:16:37 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business features the rankings of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies. On the podcast, global editor Joe Chang takes a look at which companies came out on top, 2008’s financials, potential mergers and acquisitions, what we can expect from 2009, and more. Meanwhile, markets editor Andy Brice joins the podcast to go into detail about the ICIS Education and Recruitment Campaign.

ICIS Chemical News Central 14 September 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:22:43 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about LyondellBasell’s plans to exit Chapter 11 The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies 2009.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 7, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:54:31 GMT

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at Mexico and its petrochemical industry, with articles on the oil and gas outlook, the plastics trade balance, the impact of politics on the Mexican oil industry, partnerships in Mexico, and much more. On the podcast, global editor Joe Chang gives an overview of the issue.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 7 Sept 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:50:19 GMT

Simon Robinson delivers a round up of the key news stories. Huntsman bids for most of Tronox; and looks for fibre operations in Asia Dow Chemical says it is on track to pay off bridging loan for Rohm and Haas LyondellBasell seeks protection from a creditor and says it is looking a exiting Chapter 11 at the end of January 2010 China restricts movements of dangerous chemicals around celebrations to mark the revolution. More at www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 28, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:08:15 GMT

This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemicals used in textiles and fabrics. We’ve got articles on innovation, fashion, sustainability and the state of the markets. Andy Brice considers how chemicals ensure the uniforms worn by the emergency services keep them safe.

Chemical News Central: 31 August 2009:

Simon Robinson — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:04:13 GMT

Simon Robinson runs through some of the top chemical business stories on ICIS.com last week. www.icis.com Braskem invests in PVC and is in talks with Quattor K+S Downgraded and sales down BASF to reduce short-time working at Ludwigshaven prepares defences. www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 24, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:45:53 GMT

This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemicals used in sports and sporting good, with articles on sports nutrition, advanced composites, innovative fibers and more. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman speaks about her article on renewable chemicals in sporting equipment, pharmaceutical editor Feliza Mirasol gives an update on ingestible sports supplements, and commodities editor gives a brief history of the American football helmet.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 17, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:03:22 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers chemical sites, with topics such as petrochemical hubs, competitive advantages and global projects. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on the chemical industry's improvement of energy efficiency, and London bureau chief Will Beacham takes a look at the "Domino Effect" that may impact the industry.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 17 August 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:39:46 GMT

This week, Nigel Davis looks at more second quarter results and considers whether things are looking up. Reports show that global M&A activity has shown a sharp decline in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2008. Brazil’s Braskem shows positive results.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 10 August 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:48:33 GMT

This week, Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis take a look at second quarter financial results and companies' concerns over the latter half of the year. Meanwhile, in China, there's still plenty of optimism and growth is looking positive.

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 3, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:53:28 GMT

This week, ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at chemical-related engineering and construction (E&C). Among the topics covered in the latest issue are plants and projects; global construction activity; labor costs and availability; several case studies; and more. Meanwhile, commodities editor Ivan Lerner joins the podcast to talk about his article taking an overview of the global E&C industry

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 3 August 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:38:22 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the recent slew of quarterly results and their implications for the chemical industry going forward. www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 27, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:27:10 GMT

This week's edition of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at water, including desalination, purification, agricultural applications, industrial water treatment and much more. Features editor Clay Boswell talks about several new technical innovations impacting the water treatment market, and editor Feliza Mirasol examines the strong growth of the water membrane industry.

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 27 July 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:59:32 GMT

www.icis.com Simon Robinson runs through this week's top business news from ICIS Quarterly results DuPont underlying net profit down 48% in Q2, Air Products Q3 net falls 24%, Lonza net profit down 56% reorganises business. Lyondell managers to be sued for taking the company into bankruptcy Poland’s privatisation scope outlined Tonghai Chen, a past chairman of Sinopec gets death sentence suspended for two years. www.icis.com

ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 20, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:50:11 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Brazil, and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview of the chemical issues facing that nation, as well as an overview of the issue.

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 13 July 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:34:49 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key issues of the week in the chemicals industry BASF outlines its plans for CIBA Dow closes EO/EG at Wilton UK Wacker Chemie restructures it operations Mitsui chemical plans to cut $317m costs Abu Dhabi’s IPIC closes on deal with Nova CNPC may bid for Argentina’s YPF

ICIS Chemical Business podcast, July 13, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:01:21 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the electronic materials market. On the podcast, editor Feliza Mirasol gives an overview of the market, then commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines the polysilicon for solar energy segment.

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 6 July 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:27:11 GMT

www.icis.com Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss key issues in the global chemical industry Dalian Futures exchange trades $70bn linear low density polyethylene in May Physical demand for polymer in China and rest of world Dow Closes plants LyondellBasell sees good May, doubts over demand for rest of year Linde wins contract for Borouge taking capacity to around 4.5m tonne/year by 2013 www.icis.com

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 26 June 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:58:17 GMT

Simon Robinson talks over the business of the week. Huntsman settles with banks Ineos reschedules loan covenants WTO fun with China, the US and EU visit www.icis.com for more chemical indusry news and information

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 19 June 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:06:04 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss Ineos’ Grangemouth plant Strikes at Total’s Lindsey UK refinery Dow stake in Vlissingen refinery goes to Lukoil not Valero German Cartel authority probes distribution companies Huntsman goes to court Brazil’s Comperj project developments For more visit www.icis.com

ICIS chemical podcast June 15, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:07:25 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covering specialty and agricultural chemicals. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on her article on the growing biopesticides market, and markets editor Andy Brice gives an overview of the global agrochemical market.

ICIS Chemical News Central Podcast 15 June 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:48:57 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about US economic prospects Loan covenants time bombs M&A in the second half MOL gets go ahead in Croatia PKN Orlen may breach covenants Dow Corning revamps Xiameter visit www.icis.com for more

ICIS chemical podcast June 8, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:22:11 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers global regulatory affairs, including the US energy policy, cap & trade, environmental policies and the EU's new policies. On the podcast, bureau chief Will Beacham discusses his trip to the Helsinki Chemical Forum and global editor Joe Chang talks about his interview with the American Chemistry Council's CEO Cal Dooley.

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 5 June 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:34 GMT

Visit www.icis.com Simon Robinson and Nigel talk about Venezuela nationalises state oil and petchems Solutia exits nylons LyondellBasell makes bio ETBE in Texas GM bankruptcy and Solutia DSM sees good prospects for white biotech Trevira under administration Visit www.icis.com

ICIS chemical podcast June 1, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:05:36 GMT

The podcast this week looks at the June 1 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, covering distribution. Editor Feliza Mirasol discusses the fortunes of SMEs during the economic downturn, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at the recent deal Ashland Distribution and SABIC Innovative Plastics signed.

ICIS Chemical Podcast May 25, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:17:50 GMT

This week features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' food ingredients issue. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the food ingredients industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an update on the artificial sweeteners market. Global editor Joseph Chang also makes a report, giving some details about the recent Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC) held in Seoul, Korea.

ICIS chemical podcast, May 18, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:31:25 GMT

The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the history of chemicals: the lessons from the past that help shape the future. Topics in this issue include milestones, discoveries, key dates in chemical history and more. This current podcast features interviews with specialties editor Doris De Guzman on the history of industrial uses for fats and oils, and senior features editor Clay Boswell on the history of electronic chemicals.

ICIS radio Americas May 11, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:46:03 GMT

The May 11 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers Asia and the chemical industry. ICIS radio interviews global editor Joseph Chang about Japan's chemical industry, and then editor Feliza Mirasol examines the operations of multinationals in the region.

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 7 May 2009

Simon Robinson — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:10:18 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key business of the week. LyondellBasell ownership structure starts to change DuPont lays of 2000 more people. First Quarter results Borealis prepares for lengthy down turn Saudi Polyolefins starts up US Gulf Hurricanes to get bigger, nastier but more rare For more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas May 4, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:03:09 GMT

This week's edition of ICIS Chemical Business is covering the world of chemical engineering, with articles on petrochemical processes, plant design, engineering and construction (E&C), and much more. Included on this broadcast are senior features editor Clay Boswell taking a look at microreactors, logistics editor Elaine Burridge discussing her interview with major E&C firm Foster Wheeler, and markets editor Andy Brice examining the mothballing of chemical facilities during the economic crisis

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 1 May 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:51:59 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week. BASF and Dow Chemical Results Swine Flu Reach enforcers hit the street Albemarle calls bottom of recession For more on the global chemicals business visit www.icis.com

ICIS special podcast: DSM

Simon Robinson — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:43:41 GMT

Andy Brice, ICB Markets Editor, talks with Philipp Siebrecht, global business manager at Swiss-based ingredient supplier DSM Nutritional Products about the nutraceuticals market. For more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas April 27, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:16:17 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines the oils, fats and waxes market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman is on the radio to give an overview of it. Joining her is commodities editor Ivan Lerner with a look at the health benefits being encoded into the latest strains of genetically modified (GM) oilseeds, including soybeans and canola.

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 23 April 2009

Simon Robinson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:20:41 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week. DuPont sees first quarter profits fall 59% BASF’s ceo says “worst yet to come” of economy Temporary plant shutdowns could become permanent Sabic goes into loss on impairment charge For more chemcial industry news prices and information visit wwww.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas April 20, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:48:12 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at cosmetics and personal care, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman is on the air to give an overview of this market. Also on the podcast is senior features editor Clay Boswell sharing some details of his interview with BWA Water Additives.

ICIS radio Americas April 13, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:27:53 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at Responsible Care and HSE (health, safety, environment), with global editor Joseph Chang reporting on the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care Initiative and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looking at process safety culture change.

ICIS radio Americas March 6, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:07:40 GMT

The April 6 issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemical industry in India. Editors Feliza Mirasol and Clay Boswell deliver reports on investment in India, and China and India's comparative chemical financing, respectively.

ICIS podcast: Chemical News Central: 9 April 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:07:22 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key news for the week. LyondellBasell loses $216m in January, to lose 3000 jobs and close 10 plants Petro Rabigh starts producing on-spec material A GM bankruptcy would cause ripples through chemicals sector ICIS IPEX chemical index rebounds Proposed UN oversight of chemicals as the US examines TSCA and plans to launch mandatory nanomaterials plan Ineos secures funding for power plant. for more petrochemical news, data and prices visit www.icis.com

ICIS pod: Chemical News Central: 3 April 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:54:42 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business of the week Dow closes Rohm and Haas deal, sells Morton Salt Solutia sells polyamide business to SKCapital Solvay looks at options for its pharma business, is Sanofi Aventis interested? Sabic plans to play a big roll in petchems restructuring Gorbachev touts green energy to create jobs in recession For more chemicals industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas March 30, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:51:10 GMT

The March 30 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers logistics, distribution and the supply chain, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol reports on her article looking at supply chain management in the chemical industry, while global editor Joseph Chang comments about the importance of keeping a strong balance sheet.

ICIS Pod: 27 March 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:37:46 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week LyondellBassell to close Chocolate Bayou cracker and 544,000 tonne/year capacity CMAI’s bleak outlook for ethylene chains BASF to idle 220 000 tonnes captive ethylene capacity in Ludiwgshaven: 5 lines shut, 60 operating at very low rates Massive debt refinance due 2009-2011

ICIS radio Americas March 23, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:44:32 GMT

The March 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers petrochemicals and plastics, with articles on the petrochemical cycle, Canadian oil sands, politics and regulations, new projects and more. ICIS radio coverage of this issue includes commodities editor Ivan Lerner commenting on the state of coal gasification in the U.S.

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 20 March 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:14:49 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key business stories of the week in the global chemicals industry Chemtura’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tronox Chapter 11 bankruptcy LyondellBasell misses loan payment Lanxess to make job cuts Rhodia starts job cut consultation Quapco sees some headroom For more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICS Pod: Chemical News Central: 16 March 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:15:52 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key news stories in the chemicals industry this week. Dow plans to buy Rohm and Haas and not go to court Dow talks with Kuwaiti and other middle eastern players Dow looks to sell six businesses and jv. Pharma developments Joe Chang talks with Hariolf Kottman ceo of Clariant Take over fever hits the fertiliser business

ICIS radio Americas March 16, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:21:44 GMT

Coverage of the March 16 "Pharmaceuticals" issue of ICIS Chemical Business includes features editor Clay Boswell examining the newest dosage form, orally disintegrating tablets, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol takes a look at the state of funding for biotech during the economic downturn.

ICIS radio special report Clariant restructures

Simon Robinson — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:24:45 GMT

Joe Chang, ICB Global Editor talks with Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann about structural and cultural change. for more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas March 9, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:18:13 GMT

The March 9 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the global building and construction market. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the "green" building industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner takes a look at whether President Obama's stimulus bill will aid the construction chemicals market.

ICIS podcast: Special Report: Arkema

Simon Robinson — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:41:54 GMT

Anna Jagger talks to Thierry Le Hénaff Arkema ceo about results from 2008 and outlook for 2009/10

ICIS radio Americas March 2, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:00:58 GMT

Coverage of the "Biofuels" issue of ICIS Chemical Business includes specialties editor Doris De Guzman reporting on biobutanol, pharma editor Feliza Mirasol taking a look at the state of funding for biotech during the economic downturn and ICIS biofuels blogger and online editor Simon Robinson examining second generation biofuels.

ICIS radio Americas February 23, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:11:42 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Russia and Central and Eastern Europe. Markets editor Andy Brice takes a look at the situation between Russia and the Ukraine over natural gas, while deputy editor Will Beacham covers the global economic crisis' impact on Central and Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, global editor Joe Chang describes what's happening in the arena of global M&A in chemicals.

ICIS radio Americas February 16, 2009

Simon Robinson — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:05:07 GMT

For this week's coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Energy issue, specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives a thorough examination of alternative sources of energy, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner reports on his interview with Lanxess Corp. CEO Randy Dearth and the need for a comprehensive US energy policy.

ICIS Podcast 16 February 2009

Simon Robinson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:12:59 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week. BASF’s bleak view of 2009 Joe Chang interviews Craig. Rogerson, Chemtura ceo Company results Abu Dhabi business park investments visit www.icis.com for more petchem news prices and information

ICIS special podcast: Chemtura

Simon Robinson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:41:13 GMT

Joe Chang, global editor ICIS Chemical Business Magazine talks with Chemtura CEO Craig Rogerson about how his company hopes to handle a short term debt maturity. Air Product Weblink

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 9 February 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:38:48 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Dow Chemical results, letters and legal action Celanese Indian import duties Braskem’s Ethanol to ethylene and polyethylene route For more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas February 9, 2009

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:03:53 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the politics, petrochemicals and plastics of the Republic of Korea. Features editor Clay Boswell examines Korea's fine chemicals industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an overview of the Korean electric car market and how that may impact the US. Meanwhile, global editor Joe Chang comments on the further strain the global economic crisis is putting on the chemical industry.

ICIS radio: Informex 2008 recap

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:31:58 GMT

A special Informex edition of ICIS Radio featuring ICIS Chemical Business pharmaceuticals editor Feliza Mirasol speaking with Chris Cerimele of investment banking firm Lincoln International as he comments on Pfizer’s acquisition of Wyeth. Also, Adam Kelliher, CEO of Scottish firm Equateq, speaks on industry growth in Scotland and some of the highlights at Informex.

ICIS radio Americas February 2, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:28:33 GMT

In this coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' human resources and education issue, deputy editor Will Beacham speaks with market editor Andy Brice about his article detailing the opportunities the chemical industry has to educating people about itself.

ICIS radio Special report: Cefic's Xperimania

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:13:36 GMT

Markets editor Andy Brice talks to communications counsellor Ann Whent about Cefic's education initiative Xperimania, having been invited to talk to secondary school children from around Europe about the importance of petrochemicals to our everyday lives.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 28 Jan 2009

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:06:41 GMT

Nigel Davis and John Baker discuss the chemical industry news of the week

ICIS radio Americas January 26, 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:36:14 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals industry. In addition to articles about outsourcing, drug discovery and the competitive outlook, pharmaceutical editor Feliza Mirasol looks at the generic drug market in the wake of the global economic downturn, features editor Clay Boswell covers biologics manufacturers in Asia, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines the potential changes in the US pharmaceutical industry that the new administration of President Obama might bring.

ICIS Podcast Xperimania special

Simon Robinson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:43:03 GMT

Markets editor Andy Brice talks to Cefic about its education initiative Xperimania. Earlier Andy had spoken with secondary school children from around Europe about the importance of petrochemicals to our everyday lives.

ICIS Podcast 19 Jan 2009

Simon Robinson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:24:21 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week Capacity utilisation in the US under 70% BASF profits warnings SABIC profit down 95% Ineos Chlor closes a plant Tronox in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection LyondellBasell outlines how prices fell in December 2008 Dow Rohm and Haas, Dow Kuwait Methanol to polypropylene plant underway in Inner Mongolia, China

ICIS radio Americas January 19, 2009

Simon Robinson — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:38:19 GMT

This week features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "green" issue, covering green chemistry, sustainability, hybrid vehicles, cap and trade legislation and more. Global editor Joseph Chang reports on his interview with industrial gas producer Air Products about their green policies, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of carbon capture and storage.

ICIS radio Americas January 12, 2009

Simon Robinson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:59:53 GMT

This week we take a look at the soaps and detergents issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on her interviews with several players in the global oleochemicals market, while markets editor Andy Brice examines how the soaps and detergents industry is coping with the current economic downturn.

ICIS Chemical News Central: 12 January 2009

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:56:47 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week Lyondell-Basell and Tronox enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection K-Dow is off, Dow Chemical looks to the law, the future for Dow Rohm and Haas

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 23 December 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:58:03 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The price of oil Climate change and the EU’s plans for 2020 Carbon Leakage Reach Job cuts and plants idled Huntsman/Hexion settlement Dow Chemical installing new senior managers in new divisions Happy Christmas

ICIS radio Americas December 15, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:04:50 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business features coverage of the aerospace industry. Global editor Joe Chang is on hand to discuss his interview with the CEO-elect Shane Fleming of aerospace materials supplier Cytec, as well as his interview with Dow CEO Andrew Liveris, then commodities editor Ivan Lerner talks about his article taking an overview of the carbon fiber composites market for aerospace applications.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 15 December 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:00:25 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business news of the week Dow starts restructuring in the wake of the KDow deal and recession Ineos renegotiates debt covenants Sabic plans lay-offs in engineering polymers

ICIS radio: Special: Top 40 Power Players 2008

Simon Robinson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:14:42 GMT

Who is the most influential person in the global chemical industry this year? Listen to this to find out who’s top of the pile with strong contenders from BASF, Sabic, Dow, PIC, Akzo Nobel, Sinopec, LyondellBasell, Huntsman and Reliance among others.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 8 December 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:53:36 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the DowKuwait deal and the Companies’ responses to the recession Reach Featuring An exclusive interview which sees, Joe Chang, ICB global editor talking to Kevin Swift, chief economist with the American Chemistry Council. visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas December 1, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:05:41 GMT

Covering the "Distribution and Logistics" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, this week's broadcast features reports by logistics editor Elaine Burridge on Azelis' plans for the future; commodities editor Ivan Lerner has interviewed Chris Jahn, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors; global editor John Baker reports on ICIS' recent survey about the supply chain crunch; and global editor Joseph Chang has visited Evonik's new facility in Alabama.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 1 December 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:12:58 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The peoples’ choice for the most influential power player 2008 Reach: progress or log-jam? Production cutbacks at BASF, Arkema, Rhodia, Spolena, Solutia Restructuring plans at INEOS and others Basell re rated Huntsman’s court date 2009

APLA ’08: O crise começa a ter impacto o Brasil

Simon Robinson — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:08:56 GMT

Anna Jagger conversa com o Jorge Luiz La Porta, um director da Royalplas, sobre o impacto do crise financeiro no setor petroquímico no Brasil.”

APLA ’08: The financial crisis and Brazil

Simon Robinson — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:03:11 GMT

Anna Jagger talks to Jorge Luiz La Porta, a director of Royalplas on the impact of the financial crisis on the Brazilian petrochemical sector.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 24 November 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:38:49 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about a tough week in the chemicals sector BASF and Dow’s view of trading INEOS and inventory costs Uptick in Asian polyolefins prices

APLA ’08: The financial crisis and Latin America

Simon Robinson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:41 GMT

Anna Jagger talks to Raul Arias and Bob Bauman of Nexant ChemSystems on the situation in Latin America.

APLA ’08 Rhodia in Brazil

Simon Robinson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:17:40 GMT

Anna Jagger of ICIS talks to Mario Lindenhayn, vice president with responsibility for polyamide intermediates and solvents in Brazil.

ICIS radio Americas November 17, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:35:40 GMT

This broadcast cover ICIS Chemical Business' Middle East issue, featuring reports by global editor Joseph Chang on Mideast polymer capacity, features editor Clay Boswell on the Israeli chemical industry and specialties editor Doris De Guzman on Abu Dhabi's alternative energy program.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 14 November 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:56:41 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The economic situation and chemical companies’ response to it. Global economic stimulation packages Ineos integrating olefins and polymers businesses Iran’s plans for new capacity. www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas November 10, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:36:49 GMT

This week's podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Latin America issue. Along with an overview of the issue and commentary about the recent US presidential election by global editor Joseph Chang, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol reports on Methanex's efforts to increase its natural gas resources in Chile, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at how Peru is dealing with its dwindling guano resources.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 10 November 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:44:31 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s key chemicals industry news stories. Obama’s election and what it means for the chemicals sector Trading difficulties Sabic cuts engineering thermoplastics production by 20% Plant delays REACH could hit the European chemicals industry hard VOTE for your Chemical Industry Power Player 2008 on ICIS connect (http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/p/1655/2127.aspx#2127)

ICIS radio Americas November 3, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:26:57 GMT

This week features coverage of the "Construction" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, with reports by features editor Clay Boswell on concrete admixtures, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner on construction chemicals.

ICIS radio Americas October 27, 2008

Simon Robinson — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:40:40 GMT

Looking at this issue's theme, Japan, global editor Joseph Chang gives and overview of the articles included, as specialties editor Doris De Guzman examines Japan's chemical industry's efforts to be "green."

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 27 October 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:29:38 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss Dow Chemical’s Q3 numbers The outlook and trading from BP, Conoco Phillips, Rohm and Haas Air Products Cautious optimism from the IMF and finally the German economy visit www.icis.com for more chemcials industry news

ICIS radio: Chemcial News Central: 20 October 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:46:07 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s fall out from the stock market and credit crunches on the chemical sector now and in the next couple of months. Poland’s privatisation India changes regulatory landscape for production Reach: is a six week extension for pre-registration possible. More products added including vitamin A and graphite. More at www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas October 13, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:16:28 GMT

The innovation and coatings issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covered, with specialties editor Doris De Guzman discussing her visit to Rhodia's R&D center, and editor Feliza Mirasol looks at venture funds and start-ups in the chemical industry.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 13 October 2008

Simon Robinson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:40:15 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about How the ripples from the Credit Crisis are starting to lap at the business of chemistry Gazprom’s big plans for eastern Russia The European Union piling on uncertainty in the continent with a vote on emissions trading Job cuts and restructuring. John Baker joins the cast to talk about the ICIS Innovation Awards sponsored by Dow Corning. He announces the winners and explains how to enter next year.

Episode 293

Simon Robinson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:21:07 GMT

John Baker tells us about the 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow Corning. Listen in for the winners in each category and how to enter next year's competition.

ICIS radio: EPCA '08: Bertschi gears up for Middle East flows

Simon Robinson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:26:25 GMT

Will Beacham talks with Hans-Jorg Bertschi, CEO and president of Bertschi, at the EPCA cocktail party on the outlook for the chemical logistics sector, new product flows from the Middle East and driver shortages

ICIS radio: EPCA '08: Credit crunch causes demand destruction

Simon Robinson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:38:18 GMT

Will Beacham talks with Paul Hodges, chairman of International eChem, on the mood of delegates at this year's EPCA meeting, the credit crunch and the high oil price, and advices on how to prepare for the downturn

ICIS radio Americas October 6, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:52:35 GMT

This podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "Health & Safety" issue, and features reports by Joseph Chang on increased safety for the prevention of dust explosions, Elaine Burridge on European chemical legislation and Ivan Lerner with a health, safety and environment (HSE) overview.

ICIS radio Americas September 22, 2008: Top 100, part 2

Simon Robinson — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:55:57 GMT

Along with an overview of the current issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which includes a petrochemicals, plastics and feedstocks outlook and the top companies to watch for in the upcoming year, this edition of ICIS radio Americas features markets editor Andy Brice discussing his article on the Top 10 global chemical companies with bureau chief Will Beacham

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 September 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:50:17 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key stories in the chemicals industry this week. Hurricane Ike and its aftermath The financial crisis and what it means for the chemical industry BASF’ impending purchase of Ciba Specialty Chemicals for $5.5bn

ICIS radio Americas September 15, 2008: Top 100 and M&A

Simon Robinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:13:05 GMT

Global editor Joe Chang discusses the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business, containing the ICIS Top 100, a list of the top global chemical companies, as well as how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have impacted the Top 100.

ICIS radio Special Report: Top 100 part one

Simon Robinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:12:04 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over ICIS annual coverage of the 100 biggest chemical companies in this week’s ICIS Chemical Business magazine.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 15 September 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:59:10 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk around some of the key issues of the week in the business of chemistry. Bayer invests in new polyurethane technology in Germany Dow hires JP Morgan to help dispose of acrylic latex operations ahead of Rohm and Haas purchase Restructing in the Polish chemical industry Hurricane Ike Visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas September 8, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:01:14 GMT

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives a brief overview of the September 8 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which takes a look at chemical use by the automotive industry.

ICIS radio special report: Keep on truckin'

Simon Robinson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:38:09 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business’ deputy editor spends a day with DHL Logistics driver, Stan Farren, hauling a load of phenol from Middlesbrough, northeast England, to Manchester in the northwest.

ICIS radio Americas September 1, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:32:14 GMT

This week, ICIS Chemical Business looks at textiles and fabrics. Global editor Joe Chang looks at the latest technical innovations in “smart” fabrics, and later, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol discusses chemical innovation in the textile industry.

ICIS radio Americas August 25, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:29:37 GMT

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the water chemicals market. Senior features editor Clay Boswell examines the expanding desalination market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the global water treatment market.

ICIS radio Americas August 18, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:47:55 GMT

In this coverage of the August 18 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, global editor Joe Chang interviews commodities editor Ivan Lerner about recent changes in the engineering and construction market, while markets editor Andy Brice interviews logistics editor Elaine Burridge about her article covering distillation capacity.

ICIS radio interview, August 13, 2008

Simon Robinson — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:57:08 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business deputy editor Will Beacham interviews Dow Corning managing director Margaret Matthews about recruiting and retaining.

ICIS radio Chemical News Central August 4, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:19:31 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key issues of the week.

ICIS radio Americas July 28, 2008

Simon Robinson — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:24:14 GMT

This week's ICIS Chemical Business focuses on chemical SMEs (small-to-mid-size enterprises), and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview how these smaller businesses can move faster than their larger counterparts.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 21 July 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:44:32 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week. Ineos shutters plants in the North East of England Dow cuts back on PS in Ternuzen EU’s reach authority might run out of money in 2011 Equate delays PE expansion. Opec revises oil consumption forecast for 2008

ICIS radio Americas July 21, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:51:00 GMT

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Asia, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman looks at Singapore's increased investment in consumer products businesses.

ICIS radio Americas 14 July 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:02:50 GMT

Global editor Joe Chang looks at the big Dow/Rohm and Haas deal, with editors Clay Boswell and Andy Brice discussing their articles for the current Electronic Materials issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Clay examines the organic electronic chemicals market, while Andy takes a look at consumer trends impacting the electronic chemicals market.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 11 July 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:45:32 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the big stories of the week Dow bids successfully for Rohm and Haas in $18bn deal Ashland bids for Hercules in $3bn Cal Dooley named as ACC president visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 7 July 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:35:56 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Price rises Hunsman and Hexion Solutia looking at polyamide 6,6 business PKN Orlen CEFIC’s view of next six months VCI on Carbon trading

ICIS radio Americas July 7, 2008

Simon Robinson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:53 GMT

This week, global editor Joe Chang looks at Apollo Management and Hexion Specialty Chemicals trying to cancel their acquisition of Huntsman, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol, in conjunction with the special reports on India for the July 7 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, examines the improved R&D processes of India's pharmaceutical industry.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 30 June 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:46:57 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week Huntsman and Apollo in Court Wellman aims to leave bankruptcy US economy Credit crisis and product finance Major energy projects in the middle East Cefic and Reach

ICIS radio: Special Report: Silicones and sustainability

Simon Robinson — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:41:23 GMT

ICIS’ Anna Jagger talks with Peter Cartwright, executive director for environment, health and safety at Dow Corning about how his company sees sustainability and on investments in the silicon sector. The interview took place at the Green Supply Chain Summit in London in late June.

ICIS radio Americas June 23, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:02:35 GMT

The June 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the soaps and detergents market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman discusses her article regarding the importance of green certifications to the cleaning industry.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 20 June 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:03:13 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: The oil price Hexion, Huntsman and litigation Rhom and Haas’ restructure and ratings Drilling for oil in the US Lyondellbasell polypropylene compounding The base oil blues (for some)

ICIS radioAmericas June 16, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:52:55 GMT

The June 16 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at agricultural chemicals.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 16 June 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:16:42 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key issues in the global chemical industry this week: The oil price and knock-on effects in chemicals Ineos credit outlook changes: S&P Mergers and Acquisitions A fine for a European sodium chlorate cartel Reach and a bigger role for lawyers

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 9 June 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:39:57 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key news events in the global chemical industry this week. The oil price Dow Chemical Settles with Kreinberg and Reinhard CVC buys 25% of Evonic Jack Gerrard leaves the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for the American Petroleum Institute (API). visit www.icis.com for more

ICIS radio: FECC ’08: Marc Fermont

Simon Robinson — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:45:34 GMT

Marc Fermont, of Districonsult talks to Will Beacham about the challenges facing players in the global chemical distribution business.

ICIS radio Americas June 2, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:14:18 GMT

ICIS radio Americas May 19, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:08:26 GMT

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 19 May 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:09:09 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: the impact of the Chinese earthquake on the fertiliser and titanium dioxide markets Lanxess and Arkema bucking the trend and raising prices Chances of the Huntsman Hexion deal going ahead To donate to relief work in China and Myanmar/Burma visit http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/the-chinese-earthquake-may-2008-587.aspx For more chemical industry news, information, and background go to www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas May 12, 2008

Simon Robinson — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:18 GMT

ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central: 9 May

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:06 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: BP’s Texas City repercussions First quarter numbers from Rhodia, Akzo Nobel, Georgia Gulf, Ciba, Kazan Orgsintez debt ratings Bioethanol good or bad, the jury’s debating this week Cellulosic ethanol Dalem’s $888m Saudi deal win More on Abu Dahbi’s plans in petrochemicals

ICIS radio Americas May 5, 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:26:35 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 5 May 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:09:20 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key chemical industry news from around the world. Oil Company profits The Ineos strike in the UK Sibur on the block visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas April 28, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:20:41 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 25 April 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:24:16 GMT

First quarter results from DuPont BASF Dow Eastman Merck Sibur’s Management want 70% in a buyout Bisphenol A in the US Strike at Grangemouth in the UK affects ethylene, propylene and polymers. UK gasoline prices could be hit

ICIS radio Americas April 21, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:06:24 GMT

ICIS radio Americas April 14, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:48:13 GMT

ICIS radio Americas April 7, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:45:18 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 7 April 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:55:17 GMT

Looking at the economy. How do BASF, Shell, Ineos and ChemSystems see the next couple of years, we report back from the NPRA. What’s happening with RAG’s privatisation and who’s in the frame for BASF’s styrenics business. Alberta’s tar sands

ICIS radio NPRA special

Simon Robinson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:55:49 GMT

Ivan Lerner, ICIS’ commodities editor talks to Nova’s Gran Thompson about the potential buried in Alberta’s oil sands.

ICIS radio Americas March 31, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:07:19 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 25 March 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:41:20 GMT

In the week NPRA kicks off, Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss Wal-Mart starting chemicals screening, the US EPA's decision to test high volume inorganic chemicals and latest developments in the Middle East.

ICIS radio Americas March 24, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:36:35 GMT

ICIS radio Americas March 17, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:37:39 GMT

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 11 March 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:22:55 GMT

Andy Brice talks with Nick Savvides about the latest in chemical shipping trade worldwide, plus financial difficulties at SH Marine and Vinship's plans to diversify

ICIS radio Americas March 10, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:23:35 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 7 March 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:05:51 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss GAIL and Reliance Industries' plans to pursue joint mega petrochemical projects, PetroVietnam taking an 18% stake in Long Son's petrochemical project in south Vietnam, ExxonMobil's plans to boost cracker capacity in Asia and the Middle East and Brazil's soaring ethanol output.

ICIS radio Americas March 3, 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:52:12 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 29 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:57:24 GMT

ICIS's Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 29 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:11:17 GMT

Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

ICIS radio Americas Feb. 25, 2008

Simon Robinson — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:13:13 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 22 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:26:28 GMT

John Baker and Nigel Davis discuss: BASF's financial results for 2007, Gulf Petroleum's plans for an integrated oil, gas and petrochemicals complex in Malaysia, the sale of Rail4chem to France's Veolia Cargo and US toy retailer Toys"R"Us' plans to phase out phthalates

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 18 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:39:06 GMT

The latest chemical shipping news from ICIS, including a look at Camillo Eitzen's fourth quarter 2007 results

ICIS radio Americas Feb. 18, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:59:39 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 15 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:14:51 GMT

ICIS's Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Total Petrochemicals' planned $1bn spend in 2008; the future of DSM's melamine assets at Geleen; Invista's new scavenger for PET; and consultancy McKinsey's predictions of white biotech sales reaching €125bn 'soon'

ICIS radio Americas Feb. 11, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:22:27 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 8 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:16:25 GMT

Solutia sues its bankers Big week for biofuels Duqm Celanese Q4 Nalco Q4

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 5 February 2008

Simon Robinson — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:36:31 GMT

ICIS' Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about the latest in chemical shipping, including the effect of Chinese New Year on trade, further expansion plans by the Port of Antwerp and Odfjell's financial results

ICIS radio Americas Jan 28 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:06:48 GMT

ICIS radio News @ One 25 January 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:28:47 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the key stories in the petrochmicals business this week. DuPont, Eastman, Chevron-Phillips and Air Products, what did their latest trading quarters look like and how well placed are they for the up coming economic slow down. Carbon Credits, what could the European Union’s plans for these mean for the petrochemicals business. www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas Jan. 21, 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:19:51 GMT

ICIS radio Americas 14 January 2008

Simon Robinson — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:05:05 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 14 January 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:21:20 GMT

Ineos buys VAM and Ethyl Acetate from BP First signs of results from the fourth quarter of 2007 China to ban plastic bags New oil price forecast for 2008-01-11 Sir John Harvey Jones, former chairman of ICI dies. Air Products Weblink For more chemical industry news, information, pricing, intelligence, commentary and analysis visit www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas 07 January 2008

Simon Robinson — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:08:27 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 7 January 2008

Simon Robinson — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:31:49 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the most important news stories from over the Christmas break. $100/bbl oil and its impact on petchems Takeover completions between Akzo Nobel and ICI, PPG and Sigma Kalon and Basell Lyondell 2007 as a record year for mergers and acquisitions in chemicals Will Petkim be privatised or not? Japanese firms interest in the Egyptian chemical sector

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 20 December 2007

Simon Robinson — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:32:53 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through what lies behind key chemicals industry news stories at the end of 2007. Dow and PIC Evonik Clariant and Lanxess M&A Nufarm rebuffs ChemChina For news, chemical industry forecasts and much more visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Letter from Singapore: December 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:24:00 GMT

John Richardson’s letter from Singapore. This month John muses on the accuracy of petrochemical forecasts.

ICIS radio Americas 17 December 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:12:06 GMT

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines automotive applications for the chemical industry, including attempts to create a more environmentally friendly car

ICIS radio: Interview with ACC's Kevin Swift

Simon Robinson — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:29:00 GMT

Kevin Swift, chief economist at the American Chemistry Council, talks with Nigel Davis about his predictions and forecasts for the US economy

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 10 December 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:16:59 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some key stories this week: The EC fines companies which ran a polychloroprene cartel, Dow Chemical announces more restructuring moves, UAP agrees to $2.6bn Agrium takeover Evonik sells Rutgers coal tar business to Triton LyondellBasell has levers to pull. go to www.icis.com for more chemicals news and information.

ICIS radio Americas 3 December 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:57:54 GMT

Discussion of the latest developments in the Middle Eastern chemical industry with editor in chief Joe Chang and head of custom publishing John Baker

ICIS radio APLA ’07 special: Ipiranga Petroquimica

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:20:53 GMT

Anna Jagger talks to Geraldo Markus, export and market planning manager, Ipiranga Petroquimica about the mood in the South American chemical industry, reorganisation at Ipiranga now it is part of Braskem.

ICIS radio APLA Speical: Braskem

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:16:41 GMT

Manoel Carnauba, Braskem vice president for basic petrochemicals talks to Anna Jagger at APLA ’07 about the strength of the dollar, cracker shut downs in 2008, and increased domestic competition

ICIS radio APLA '07 special: industria petroquimica na America Latina

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:09:40 GMT

Anna Jagger conversa com o Geraldo Markus sobre os temas importantes para a industria petroquimica na America Latina

ICIS radio APLA ’07 Special: Unipar’s plans

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:05:18 GMT

Anna Jagger talks on the sidelines of Apla ’07 with Vitor Mallmann, vice president of Unipar about his firm’s plans for joint ventures. For more on the APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio APLA ’07 Special: Unipar’s plans

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:02:56 GMT

Anna Jagger talks on the sidelines of Apla ’07 with Vitor Mallmann, vice president of Unipar about his firm’s plans for joint ventures. For more on the APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

APLA ’07 special: South American market structure.

Simon Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:17 GMT

Anna Jagger talks to Ed Gartner, director, world petrochemicals, SRI consulting about South American petrochemical markets. For more on last week's APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: ICIS Power Players 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:13:31 GMT

Each Year ICIS produces a list of the 40 most influential people in the global chemicals industry. If you think you know who our number 1 is this year, then email Simon.robinson@icis.com before 3 December 2007 with your answer and your name and address. If you win we’ll send you a bottle of champagne

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 23 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:02:57 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: Mexico’s phoenix is dead – Garcia Reach may hamper transhipments Venezuela targets petchem investments Shanghai Huayi to build $4bn base French Strikes threaten chemicals Oil price, Rhodia and price rises For much more chemicals news and information visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Letter from Singapore: November 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:45:56 GMT

John Richardson of ICIS Chemical Business and Asian Chemical Connections presents the first of a regular series of shows about issues affecting the asian chemical industry.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 19 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:36:43 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss BASF becoming a European Company Potash Corp of Saskatchewan planing $1.8bn expansion HowRegionalisation may affect Asia/US prices Lanxess stock Hexion’s third quarter profits For more chemicals industry information, news, comment and analysis visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas: 13 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:50:34 GMT

Ivan Lerner and Feliza Mirasol discuss the Latin American chemicals industry. Feliza looks at the pharma market and Ivan examines Argentina’s gas woes For more chemicals news, information and analysis visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 12 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:29:28 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: The ICI Akzo Nobel deal Gazprom’s downstream aspirations Bayer Materials Science job cuts $88bn Chemicals M&A in the first 9 months of 07 Exxon’s Jurong site to the firm’s largest integrated plant Visit www.icis.com for more chemicals news, pricing information, comment and analysis.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 05 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:37:22 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Solutia getting ready to climb out of bankruptcy protection IOC considering two projects Reliance’s plans for PTA and polyester plants in India Shells plans in Singapore Exxon’s plans in China Chinese vinyl exports to the Middle East more chemicals indutstry news and pricing information at www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas 5 November 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:32:27 GMT

To mark the first special issue published in collaboration with Japan's The Chemical Daily, ICIS Chemical Business' commodities editor Ivan Lerner discusses with editor-in-chief Joe Chang the ways in which the West has learnt from Japan, and vice versa

ICIS radio Americas 29 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:54:50 GMT

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner talks with senior editor Clay Boswell about the pharma and fine chemicals industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

DCAT/ISM/ICIS Strategic Sourcing Summit: Chris Cerimele on the impact of M&A on global sourcing

Simon Robinson — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:43:59 GMT

New Brunswick, New Jersey: Joe Chang, global editor of ICIS Chemical Business, speaks with Chris Cerimele, senior vice president at investment bank Lincoln International, on M&A in the fine chemicals industry and its impact on global sourcing

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 22 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:40:23 GMT

ICIS shipping editor Nick Savvides and markets editor Andy Brice discuss the latest from the chemicals shipping market, including this week the large quantities of methanol being shipped around the globe

ICIS radio Americas 22 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:45:57 GMT

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner and editor-in-chief Joe Chang discuss the turmoil in the financial makets and movement of the global stock markets

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:35:52 GMT

Simon Robinson and Graeme Patterson talk around key news stories in the global chemical industry this week. Work starts on a new propylene pipeline in Germany 12 Countries have failed to implement the SevesoII directive, five years after it came into force Petkim’s privatisation unfolds further with Azeri-Turkish-Bahraini consortium winning after protests in Turkey. For more chemical industry news, comment, pricing and analysis visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas: 17 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:50:20 GMT

This week we disclose the winners of ICIS Innovation Awards 2007 but first we talk about innovation in pharmaceuticals. For more on the awards visit www.icis.com

ICISradio: Chemical News Central: 16 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:24:25 GMT

Simon Robinson talks around OM Group buying most of Rockwood electronics businesses, the vulnerability of the US Chemical industry to insider terrorist threats and Dow Chemical postponing a meeting with analysts. For more chemical industry news visit: www.icis.com

ICIS radio Special report UOP on Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:05:31 GMT

Jennifer Holmgren, director of UOP Renewable Energy and Chemicals talks with Joe Chang, editor, ICIS Chemical business about her firm’s approach to biofuels… You can read more about biofuels on The Big Biofuels Blog. Check that out too.

ICIS radio Americas: 8 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:16:43 GMT

ICIS Chemical business looks at the business of biofuels in a special issue. We look at some of the factors affecting the business .

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 8 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:58:05 GMT

Running order Sabic is likely to head the bidding for DSM’s melamine business Reliance approves $3bn cracker unit DuPont says diversity is the key to biofuels FBI says terrorists target chemicals plants Check out ICIS-chemicals-confidential blog and www.icis.com for more news….

EPCA '07: The European phenol-acetone market

Simon Robinson — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:58:11 GMT

Andy Brice talks to Carl Roache, markets editor of the ICIS Phenol-Acetone Europe report, at the EPCA meeting in Berlin

EPCA '07: Impact of subprime on chemicals

Simon Robinson — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:54:37 GMT

Andy Brice at EPCA in Berlin talks to Paul Hodges of International eChem about the impact of the subprime lending scare on the chemical sector

ICIS radio Americas 1 October 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:53:57 GMT

ICIS radio takes a look at counterfeit pharmaceuticals and recent activity in the Singapore life sciences hub

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 21 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:05:47 GMT

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Ineos and Wilhemshaven, Ineos Nova and Sterling PPG sells fine chem. business Syngetna and Jubilant Orgaosyns in pyridienes deal DuPont to boost Kevlar with $500m investment Lanxess looks at expansion First Iranian PE in Antwerp Getting out of a sticky situation

ICIS radio Americas 17 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:26:18 GMT

Ivan Lerner presents Top ten players in the pharma industry. Top 100 chemical companies Sneak peek at movers and shakers Read more about these in the paper edition of ICIS Chemical Business of 17 September 2007, or online (subscription needed) at http://www.icis.com/v2/magazine/home.aspx

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 17 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:22:58 GMT

Running Order RAG changes its name to Evonik ahead of IPO in 2008 Blackstone buys 20% of Bluestar Sasol plans mega coal to chems plant, and much more Tatneft selects Fluor for $5.1bn refinery and petchem plant Coca-Cola starts PET recycling in the US Don’t forget ICIS’ Top 100 chemical companies listing out this week! See it at ICIS Chemical Business online and on paper

ICIS radio: Americas: 10 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:08:25 GMT

This week we look at chemical clusters, how countries attract internal investment and the difficutlies of shipping chemicals using different transport modes in Europe.

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 10 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:19:58 GMT

Running order Exxon Mobil to build mega cracker in Singapore Ineos completes purchase of Borealis stake in Noretyl, a Norwegian cracker China’s toy recalls and the coatings market Elementis sells pigments Johnson&Johnson takes red cross to court For more chemicals industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas 3 September 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:27:33 GMT

This week's edition focuses on health & safety, taking a look at risk communication in the chemical industry and the changing face of plant security in the US in the post 9/11 world

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 20 August 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:45:28 GMT

Akzo Nobel/ICI deal, China’s tainted toys, a fatal explosion in Russia, BASF and Lyondell in court, and the terrible threat to Gummi Bears.

ICIS radio Americas 6 August 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:30:15 GMT

This week ICIS takes a look at the problems and projects of China, including the construction of Beijing Olympic stadiums, plus China's tainted exports.

ICIS radio Americas 30 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:34:18 GMT

A look at the risks and rewards of private equity, plus a delve into the murky world of piracy and its impact on the chemicals industry

Chemical News Central 30 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:57:26 GMT

ICIS radio Americas 23 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:15:35 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business looks at how India's pharmaceutical industry is moving from generics to development, plus how the country is revving up its biofuels programs1

ICIS radio Americas 23 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:58:58 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business looks at how India's pharmaceutical industry is moving from generics to development, plus how Ithe country is revving up its biofuels programs

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 20 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:46:06 GMT

Running order Basell to buy Lyondell in $19bn deal BASF’s styrenics units for sale PPG Industries to buy Sigma Kalon Acetic acid outage hits Celanese ICI tidies up Dulux brand ownership in South Africa Do you think Basell will be paying too much for Lyondell? ICIS’ newest blogger Paul Hodges writing in the Chemicals and the Economy blog . You might be surprised by what he’s saying.

ICIS radio: Special Report: Paul Hodges on the bid for Lyondell

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:36:31 GMT

What does Paul Hodges, ICIS newest blogger, think about Len Blavatnic’s bid for Lyondell, listen here and read him on the Chemicals and the Economy blog: www.icis.com/blogs/chemicals-and-the-economy

ICIS radio Americas: 16 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:37:43 GMT

We look at the factors driving the electronics chemicals market and what the new look ICIS Chemical Business magazine will bring to readers around the world.

ICIS radio Americas: 10 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:30:12 GMT

How oil fats and waxes are becoming starting materials for jet fuel in the US and big changes with ICIS Chemical Business and ICIS Chemical Business Americas -- Joe Chang explains all.

ICIS radio: Special report: innovation 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:11:42 GMT

John Baker of ICIS interviews Babette Pettersen of Dow Corning and Rob Kirschbaum of DSM about their companies’ approaches to innovation in the chemical sector

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:43:39 GMT

Hexion moves on Huntsman Arkema buys a business from Omya Pemex plans 3500 lay offs in Mexico Dow Chemical gets closer to India

ICIS radio: Special report: Sibur’s plans for polymers

Simon Robinson — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:32:02 GMT

ICIS’ Nigel Davis talks to Dimitry Konov, Sibur’s chief executive about his firm’s joint vinyls venture with Solvin and also plans for polymers in Russia.

ICIS radio Americas: 2 July 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:31:07 GMT

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 29 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:47:24 GMT

Access Industries/Basell buys Huntsman BP Associated British Foods and DuPont in major UK biofuels expansion Solvay and Sibur in Russian vinyls venture Outlook for world chemicals economy 2007-06-29

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:35:03 GMT

ICI rejects Akzo Nobel’s bid Cerebus’ offer is unlikely to hold back RAG IPO Japan Fair Trade Commission fines two cartel players California makes E10 mandatory after 2009 Akzo Nobel plans Asian expansions Eni and UOP in Ecofining biofuel move 25 years of the CD

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 15 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:57:42 GMT

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 15 June 2007 Akzo Nobel on plans for its war chest and growth in China RAG IPO looks set fair despite Beijing’s bid to rein in undersized coal to chemicals projects Valspar plans to grow abroad ACC welcomes screening list

ICIS radio Americas 14 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:23:44 GMT

What's happening in the US adhesives and sealants markets, and how corn and cottonseed oil prices are moving

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 8 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:21:37 GMT

Ineos buys Borealis assets in Norway Sigma Kalon on the block Singapore’s methanol to olefins dream Bees can foil terror plots

ICIS radio: Special report: REACH environment and health

Simon Robinson — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:45:51 GMT

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate discuss whether REACH will deliver a better environment and better human health

ICIS radio: Special report: REACH and value

Simon Robinson — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:41:44 GMT

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate consider whether REACH will benefit the value chain

ICIS radio: Special report: REACH and business

Simon Robinson — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:35:50 GMT

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate discuss how REACH will affect the business landscape

ICIS radio: Special: Ben van Beurden, Shell Chemicals’ executive vice president talks to Simon Robinson

Simon Robinson — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:14:33 GMT

Ben van Beurden, Shell Chemicals’ executive vice president talks to Simon Robinson about the challenges facing the business and how he would like to shape the business under his tenure.

ICIS radio: Americas: 4 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:17:09 GMT

Increasing pressure on brominated flame retardants and moves in the chloralkalai market in North America.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 1 June 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:31:04 GMT

Europe's creaking crackers and REACH

ICIS radio: APIC 07: From our own correspondent

Simon Robinson — Tue, 22 May 2007 11:11:29 GMT

Matt Kovac, ICIS Chemical Business chief Asia correspondent talks about South East Asian Chemicals producers ideas for withstanding Middle Eastern Competition, and whether APIC is the forum to do it.

ICIS radio: Chemical News central: 21 May 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:06:23 GMT

Merger special Mohamed Al-Mady’s Sabic is poised to buy GE Plastics narrowly beating Len Blavatnik, who was hoping to buy the business, with BASEL and is using Basel to bid for Lyondell. Meanwhile, Jim Radcliffe’s Ineos Capital buys Norsk Hydro’s polymers business renamed Kerling. More breaking news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Apic Sumitomo’s Hiromasa Yonekura on emissions, restructuring and middle eastern plans

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 May 2007 11:28:35 GMT

ICIS Insight Asia’s John Richardson is on location at Apic in Taipei, Taiwan talking to Hiromasa Yonekura, president of Sumitomo Chemical about the need for emissions reductions post Kyoto, restructuring in the Japanese chemicals sector and his firm’s plans for more investment in the Middle East

ICIS radio Americas: Special report: Dow Corning and Hemlock

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 May 2007 09:29:47 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business America’s Ed Zwirn on location at New York City's Mandarin Oriental Hotel with Don Sheets, CFO and North American area president of Dow Corning talking about semi conductors and the Hemlock expansion.

ICIS radio: APIC 2007:BASF special report

Simon Robinson — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:57:58 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business, news editor, Jane Gibson talks to Detlef Kratz, BASF’s group vice president Asia Pacific chemicals about his firm’s growth plans in the region, which features products for downstream markets. He talks about solvent demand, production efficiency and plans for Nanjing.

ICIS radio: Americas 14 May 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 14 May 2007 10:30:35 GMT

This week we take a close look at technical and market developments in the cosmetics market and talk a little about a price rise in the separate MDI market for polyurethanes. We also feature reports from the recent in-cosmetics cosmetics exhibition in Paris, in mid April, on ICIS TV. You can see videos about cosmetics at: http://www.youtube.com/ICISTV ICIS TV is coming soon to iTunes

ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central: 14 May 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 11 May 2007 15:21:44 GMT

Running order Lanxess pursues Degussa Fireworks as Dow exchanges writs with dismissed executives Japanese chemical firms profitability increases Saudi Kayan IPO is a hit Saudi Arabia mulls two new economic zones Clariant sells unit to ICIG Germany’s biotech sector is growing rapidly BASF and bedbugs in Cincinnati. See www.icis.com for more chemicals news and information

ICIS radio: Americas: 8 May 2007

Simon Robinson — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:33:09 GMT

Developments in biotechnology followed by the Jekyll and Hyde relationship between the chemicals industry and US economy

ICIS radio Americas: 30 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:53:52 GMT

Hear about Eastman's new $100m PET plant in Columbia South Carolina. More details on www.icis.com and in the hard copy magazine ICIS Chemical Business Americas

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 27 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:17:05 GMT

Yara gets into bed with Libyan and Indian fertiliser partners German Chemicals companies report good first quarter Cognis to hive off process chemicals unit Chlorine cylendar theft worries congressmen German chemical contractors have record orders in 2006 David Beckham to promote Omega 3 fish oil from Findus

Special Report: Euope's Plastics Challenges

Simon Robinson — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:05:11 GMT

Will Beachman talks to Wilfred Haensel, executive director, Plastics Europe, about challenges facing the sector.

ICIS radio: Ameriacas: 23 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:48:22 GMT

ICIS radio Americas for week starting23A pril 2007 featuring stories about US firm's vulnerability to foreign take overs and plant site security. For more information about ICIS' range of products for the chemicals sector: contact simon.robinson@icis.com

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 23 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:36:13 GMT

Air Liquide buys constructor Lurgi Dow makes the first move in Libya J Pedro Reinhard and Romeo Kreinborg hire lawyers in dispute with Dow Chemical Sinopec's good first quarter India: land of pharma promise Braskem and Pequiven of Venezuela jv agreement at Jose for more chemical industry news visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio Americas 16 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:47:07 GMT

ICIS radio Americas for week starting 16 April 2007 featuring stories about recent departures at Dow Chemicals, consolidation in coatings and what Inherently safer technology might mean for the US chemical sector. For more chemicals industry news, information, pricing and comment visit www.icis.com or contact simon.robinson@icis.com.

Chemical News Central 16 April 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:26:17 GMT

ICIS radio: Americas: Hurricane watch

Simon Robinson — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:28:22 GMT

ICIS radio: Ameriacas: Pharmaceutical components

Simon Robinson — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:34:24 GMT

What goes into pharmaceuticals apart from the active ingredients and how do they make those components. Here's a run down of some key processes from this week's ICIS Chemicals Business Americas.

ICIS radio Americas: 2007 NPRA preview

Simon Robinson — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:23:54 GMT

ICIS radio Americas looks at the state of the US petrochemicals industry just ahead of the NPRA meeting in San Antonio, Texas, this coming week end.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 16 March 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:17:16 GMT

ICIS radio 16 March 2007 This week we look at Reliance Industries and Dow Chemical, will they get together in one way or another? Akzo Nobel’s sale of Organon to Schering-Plough is ICI really in play, or is it too expensive now for Akzo? Arkema moves to profit on Solid Results What the BOC take over means for Linde’s latest results And artificial photosynthesis comes a little closer. For more chemical industry news, pricing, information and comment visit ICIS.com Or email Simon.robinson@icis.com for more information…

ICIS radio Americas

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:59:26 GMT

Looking at carbon tradign an the markets fro siliciens in North America

ICISradio:Chemical news Central:09 March 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:54:51 GMT

ICIS radio: Special: DuPont Biofuels business

Simon Robinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:52:22 GMT

William Frey, global business director for biofuels at DuPont talks with Joe Kamalick.

ICIS radio: Chemical news Central: 6 March 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:47:16 GMT

From rumours about Dow Chemical's future to inflatable PVC horses we've got it all in this week's Chemical News Central.

ICIS radio: Americas: 26 February 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:28:43 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business Americas: Key stories for week starting 26 February 2007

ICIS radio: Special Report: Syngenta and biofuels 07

Simon Robinson — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:56:24 GMT

What does global seed giant Syngenta expect to have on offer for the biofuels sector in 2008? If you'd like to read the story in ICIS Chemical Business magazine, email simon.robinson@icis.com or leave a comment.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 26 February 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:52:43 GMT

Key news from ICIS this for the global chemicals industry. For more price reports, news and company intelegence check out www.icis.com

ICIS radio: BASF results special and outlook 2007

Simon Robinson — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:41:31 GMT

Nigel Davis of ICIS talks to BASF Finance Director Kurt Bock about the outlook for 2007

Informex 16 February 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:24:58 GMT

ICIS radio Informex 15 February 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:00:11 GMT

ICIS radio: Informex show report 15 Feb 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:56:57 GMT

ICIS radio: Informex 07 preview

Simon Robinson — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:02:57 GMT

ICIS radio:Chemical News Central:12 February 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:45:08 GMT

Key news from the world chemicals industry for the week of 12 February 2007. For more information, see www.icis.com

ICIS radio: how green are we really?

Simon Robinson — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:14:23 GMT

How green are we really, ICIS Chemical Business reporters took to the streets to see how green people in London really are

ICIS radio: Green Special: Bodman on ethanol

Simon Robinson — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:58:57 GMT

US Energy Secretary Bodman talks on ethanol

ICIS radio: DuPont and Cellulosic ethanol

Simon Robinson — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:43:38 GMT

DuPont's Vice President for R&D, John Pierce talks to Joe Kamalick just after Pierce testified before Senate Energy Committee on cellulosic ethanol prospects.

ICIS radio: Americas: Chemicals and the Environment

Simon Robinson — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:41:27 GMT

Talking about how the chemicals industry could come to the aid of the environment, living in a more environmentally friendly way and solar cells

ICIS radio: Goign green with ICIS Chemical Business

Simon Robinson — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:01:41 GMT

Looking ahead to the 5 Februray issue of ICIS Chemical Business magazine: The first issue dedicated to the environment in its 40-odd year history

ICIS radio: Americas: Canada and Reach

Simon Robinson — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:55:35 GMT

Gordon Llyod, vice president for technical affairs for the Canadian Chemical Producers Association, on the implications of Reach for US and Canadian producers.

ICIS radio: Americas Talking detergent

Simon Robinson — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:32:25 GMT

What's happening in the US soaps and detergent arena

ICIS radio: Americas: ACC and reach

Simon Robinson — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:09:35 GMT

What does the ACC think about Europe's reach chemicals regulations, listen and find out

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 25 January 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:40:06 GMT

www.icis.com Top chemicals news for week commencing 28 January from ICIS group: The pre-eminent source of news, information, pricing data and company information in the chemicals and biofuels sectors. For more details see www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Americas: DuPont's Holiday talks carbon caps

Simon Robinson — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:54:18 GMT

DuPont ceo Chad Holiday talks about the need for carbon limits in the US.

ICIS radio: Americas

Simon Robinson — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:51:26 GMT

The staff of ICIS Chemicals Business Americas talk about latest laundry detergent developments. For more on this and other stories contact simon.robinson@icis.com

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 January 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:04:38 GMT

For more news, information and data on the global business of chemistry visit www.icis.com

ICIS radio: Americas: Ferro

Simon Robinson — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:10:04 GMT

ICIS radio: Americas: 15 January 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:04:14 GMT

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 12 January 2007

Simon Robinson — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:03:21 GMT

GE Plastics up for sale, EU Commission sets renewables targets, new challenges for Merck KGaA, Tiawanese firms battling environmental legislation, Huntsman selling polyester, Cargill expanding in ethanol, more nanotech funding please, Syngenta and Diversa in a biofuel enzyme collabloration Visit www.icis.com for more news

ICIS radio: Americas: Outlook 2007

Simon Robinson — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:42:08 GMT

What does 2007 hold in store for the US and global chemical industry, ICIS Chemical Business Americas staff check out the prospects. Check out www.icis.com for more on the global business of chemistry

ICIS radio: Top 40 powerplayers 2006

Simon Robinson — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:33:10 GMT

The chemical Industry's powerplayers 2006. For more read ICIS Chemical Business.

ICIS radio: Christmas Special 2006

Simon Robinson — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:59:26 GMT

Joe Kamalick talks to three key players in the US Chemical Industry about turning their companies round, the possibilities offered by China and lame duck administrations...

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 15 December 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:12:06 GMT

This week's show features stories about REACH Lanxess Celanese DuPont Titanium dioxide Air Products Check out www.icis.com Happy Christmas from us all

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 8 December 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:11:42 GMT

ICIS radio Americas

Simon Robinson — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:55:46 GMT

Joe Chang and Feliza Mirasol talk biologics

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 1 December 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:13:59 GMT

Running order for ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 1 December 2006 Akzo Nobel, ICI, SBR rubber cartell, Linde wins Borouge contract Corn sugar to 1,3-propane diol Check out ICIS.com for more up to the minute news

ICIS Radio: Special Report: Epoxidised Oils

Simon Robinson — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:27:45 GMT

Feliza Mirasol and Doris De Guzman talk epoxidsed oils

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:38:23 GMT

Running order ICIS radio 24 November 2006 ICI sells division Yara is up beat Johnston Matthey and Cognis number Tiaiwan’s plastics plans South African Biodiesel BASF and Innovation Check out www.icis.com for more up to the minute news

ICIS radio: Special report: Epichlorohydrin

Simon Robinson — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:05:06 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business Americas Deputy Editor Ed Zwirn and Commodities Editor Ivan Lerner talk Epichlorohydrin.

ICIS radio: Apla Special Report

Simon Robinson — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:30:21 GMT

ICIS' Anna Jagger reports from Apla, the Latin American petrochemicals conference on the outlook for the chemicals and biofuels industries in the region

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 10 November 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:52:36 GMT

Running order ICIS Radio 10 November 2006-11-10 International Energy Association (IEA) warns on the future of energy Clariant’s valuation boost Iran’s petrochemical plans Chemtura in late stage talks to sell EPDM Environment Chemicals and children’s brains Innovation UOP’s Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit and technology See The Big Biofuels Blog for more biofuels stories Diary Check out www.icis.com

ICIS Radio: Special Report: Innospec

Simon Robinson — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 16:34:04 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business Americas' deputy editor, Ed Zwirn, talks to Paul Jennings, ceo and president of Innospec by telephone

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 6 November 2006

Simon Robinson — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:26:47 GMT

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 6 November 2006 Stern report on climate change Kemira’s third-quarter numbers Formosa Plastics Corp’s new strategy Chemtura sells stake in Davis-Standard reorganises New Projects DuPont invests $30m in titanium tetrachloride Environment Wal-Mart’s preferred chemical principles Innovation SusChem, the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry. Sound impressive, what are they Diary

ICIS radio: Special report: Lonza and cambrex

Simon Robinson — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:54:25 GMT

Joe Chang talks to Lonza CEO Stefan Borgas about his company's plans for the future

ICIS Radio: Americas: Coatings Roundup

Simon Robinson — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:08:58 GMT

Feliza Mirasol and Lindsay Blanchfield discuss the industrial coatings market in the US

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 27 October 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:46:45 GMT

Running Order for 27 October 2006 1 of5 World this week DSM will be able to push through higher prices in the last quarter of the year Americas Huntsman is going to restructure its newly acquired textile effects business, by closing three plants in Europe and the US Middle East There’s a new managing director at Iran’s National Petrochemical Co (NPC), Gholamossein Nejabat, and he’s expected to speed up the country’s petrochemical projects Projects DOW Chemical’s board has approved a $1.2bn joint ventures with Siam Cement group to build a liquids cracker Map Ta Phut in Thailand Environment 20 years ago this week, over 1,000 tonnes of agrochemicals were washed into The river Rhine as fire-fighters extinguished a warehouse blaze Innovation RESEARCHERS AT Poland’s Wroclaw Agricultural University and the Wroclaw University of Economics have developed a non-GM yeast strain to convert crude glycerine derived from biodiesel production to citric acid on an industrial scale. Diary For more information on the world of chemicals check out www.ICIS.com

ICIS Radio: Americas round up 23 October

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:29:23 GMT

First of a regular series of podcasts from ICIS' team of journalists based at ICIS Chemical Business Americas in Park Avenue South, New York

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 23 October 2006

Simon Robinson — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:52:20 GMT

Running order Chemical News Central for 20 October 2006 EUROPE: Akzo Nobel, strategy and numbers ASIA: SABIC Q3 profit numbers AMERICAS: Rockwood reorganises PROJECTS: Ineos’ biodiesel plans ENVIRONMENT: DuPont and PFOA INNOVATION; Cargill commercialising a proprietary process for using glycerine, generated as a coproduct of biodiesel production Diary Check out Simon Robinson’s The Big Biofuel Blog at http://www.icis.com/blogs/biofuels

ICIS radio Americas: Challenges now and in the past

Simon Robinson — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:29:57 GMT

ICIS Chemical Business Americas Editor, Joe Chang talks with Ed Zwirn about the parellels between the US chemical industry in 2006 and the early part of the 20th century. For up to the minute chemicals news check out ICISnews at www.icis.news.com

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central:6 October 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:51:08 GMT

For more details on any of these stories go to ICIS.com

ICISradio:Chemical News Central:29 September 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:56:03 GMT

Chemical News Central for 29September 2006. For more news on the global chemical industry, check out ICIS.com

ICISradio:Al-Mady Sabic expansion

Simon Robinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:55:23 GMT

Chemical News Central talks to Mohamed Al-Mady about Sabic Europe’s expansion For more news on the global chemical industry, check out ICIS.com

ICISradio:EPCA06:regional insight

Simon Robinson — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:56:47 GMT

Chemical News Central special from the EPCA conference in Monte Carlo. Over 40 ICIS journalists from around the globe attended this year's event. We asked some of them for views on what is happening in their region.

ICISradio:EPCA06:fourth quarter

Simon Robinson — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:04:24 GMT

Chemical News Central special from the EPCA conference in Monte Carlo. We asked delgates what their expectations and concerns were for the fourth quarter. For more news on the global chemical industry, check out ICIS.com.

ICISradio:Chemical News Central:22 September 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:37:22 GMT

Chemical News Central for 22 September 2006. For more news on the global chemical industry, check out ICIS.com

ICISradio:Chemical News Central:15 September 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:06:05 GMT

Running order for ICIS radio: Chemical News Central 15 September 2006 World this Week General Electric sells silicones and quartz business units to Apollo Management for $3.8bn (€3bn). Europe Arkema’s first half operating profits down Asia PTT wants LNG# Americas Fall out from Dow’s announced closures in Canada reverberate New Projects DSM chooses the Netherlands over China for polyamide 46 expansion Environment 20% of European rice is contaminated with GM Innovation Nanotechnology to boost memory Diary

ICISradio:Chemical News Central:8 September 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:27:55 GMT

Chemical News Central for 8 September 2006. For more news on the global chemical industry, check out ICIS.com

ICIS radio: Special Report: Dow Corning

Simon Robinson — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:43:30 GMT

This is a telephone interview with Ron Fillmore, Global Executive Director, Xiameter and Global Industry Executive Director for Construction, Dow Corning about his firm's grond breaking in China today

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 1 September 2006

Simon Robinson — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:03:50 GMT

Running order for ICISradio 1 September 2006 The world’s largest greenhouse gas reduction deal to date. California cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2020 Bayer sales rise by 8.5% to €14.2bn in the first half of 2006 BEIJING and coal-to-chemicals plants and promote the sector’s sustainable k. Air products is selling its amines business to Taminco DUPONT is investing more than $100m in Nomex Sweeden and deca-BDE ban BASF, ionic liquids can be used to make and cellulose fibre For more on these stories see www.ICIS.com or ICIS Chemical Business

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 25 August 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:05:57 GMT

For more up-to-the-minute news check out ICIS.com

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:16:51 GMT

Joe Kamalick's regular letter from Washington looks at impending legisation that will affect the chemicals industry

ICIS radio: Special Report: US Natgas security

Simon Robinson — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:12:40 GMT

ICIS' Joe Kamalick talks to Dave Parker, president of the American Gas Association about the prospects for meaningful fuel security legislation.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 11 August 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:20:16 GMT

Introduction LEAD Piracy and counterfeiting in China. Engelhard, Dussa’s construction chemicals Johnson Polymer, and CropDesign. Americas PPG,Nippon Paint Projects Linde’s $900m turnkey contract to supply air separation plants for the Pearl gas-to-liquids (GTL) project, Environment France and Reach Innovation Europe’s power stations set for makeover Diary Go to ICIS.com for more news, prices and chemicals information

ICIS Radio Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:46:13 GMT

ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:53:51 GMT

Running order for Chemical News Central 24/07/2006 Indonesia and Petrochemicals Conflict in the Middle East - the impact on chemicals Linde and BOC BP and Samsung Petrochemical China: chemical plants and the environemnt Melamine in Qatar Orthoxylene PET The dreams of European patent protection

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:50:25 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Celanese,BOC , Praxar Arsenal Capital, Reilly Industries, Rutherford Chemicals, to create Vertellus Specialties. AT LEAST a dozen downstream petrochemical plants in Taiwan face closure if the government relocates state-run Chinese Petroleum Corp’s (CPC) oil refinery at Kaohsiung Projects Sinopec, BASF Environment Objection, objects to Cefic, on Reach Innovation Biocatalysts for Lipitor, Diary Tuesday 18 July, 2006 Yara International Q2 Thursday 20 July, 2006 Nova Chemicals Friday 21 July, 2006 Cytec Industries Q2

ICIS radio: Special Report: US trends and relaunching CMR

Simon Robinson — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:23:54 GMT

CMR editor Joseph Chang chats with Simon Robinson about US trends and relaunching CMR

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington

Simon Robinson — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:51:42 GMT

ICIS chief correspondent, Americas, Joe Kamalick reads his weekly letter from Washington

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 10 July 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:44:22 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Podcast 060707 1 Introduction Business HUNTSMAN Ineos Malaysian biofuel Mexico’s plans for Pemex Projects RELIANCE Industries:-styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) plant in India Environment Dell rolls out computer recycling Innovation Biofuels from algae Diary Tuesday 18 July, 2006 Yara International Q2 2006 financial results Interested in biofuels? contact Christine.wong@icis.com

ICIS radio: Special Report: NPE '06

Simon Robinson — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:15:07 GMT

Bill Carteaux, president of the Society of the Plastics Industry, talks to Joe Kamalick at the NPE meeting in Chicago.

ICIS radio: Special Report: Jeff Lipton, ceo Nova

Simon Robinson — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 16:53:13 GMT

Joe Kamalick talks with Nova CEO Jeff Lipton

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 30 June 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:52:51 GMT

ICISradio: Chemical News Central: 30 June 2006 NEWS REACH EUROPE’S ENVIRONMENT ministers want widen the role of the European Chemicals Agency after their meeting last week CRODA INTERNATIONAL will buy ICI’s Uniqema for £410m Nova Chemicals is separating its commodity styrene-based products business. China’s attempts to make its chemicals sector Projects Biofuels GREEN Spirit Fuels will build its -second UK-based bioethanol plant in Humberside in the UK’s northeast, with twice the capacity of its first unit Environment MERCURY Innovation OLEFIN COPOLYMERS Diary The world cup is taking its toll on events this week, and there is very little scheduled to happen this week

ICISradio: Chemical News Central: 23 June 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:56:15 GMT

ICIS radio: Special Report: Chemspec

Simon Robinson — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:12:53 GMT

CMR's Clay Boswell chats with Simon Robinson about the recent Chemspec Show in Geneva, Switzerland, the impact of Chinese exhibitors and a looming tradeshow battle in Europe. RSS Air Products

ICISradio: Chemical News Central: 16 June 2006

Simon Robinson — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:03:59 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Podcast 060616 1 Don’t forget to go to www.icis.com for more news as it happens Business BAYER Schering Merck KGaA Brazil plans $6.5bn petrochemical complex CNOOC Chemical will use IPO proceeds to build more methanol Projects SABIC Europe shelves Geelen cracker plans Environment Pressure is building to modify reach Innovation A looming helium shortage Diary The world cup is taking its toll on events this week, and there is very little scheduled to happen this week Don’t forget to go to www.icis.com for more news as it happens

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Outlook '06-'07

Simon Robinson — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:04:26 GMT

ACC chief economist Kevin Swift on the business and chemicals industry outlook for the rest of this year and in 2007

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC key challenges

Simon Robinson — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:53:58 GMT

ACC president Jack Gerard, sums up the recent ACC White Sulphur Springs meeting and outlines some of the key challenges facing the US chemical industry.

ICIS radio: Special Report: How to survive

Simon Robinson — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:44:28 GMT

John Aalbregtse the strategic managing parter for chemicals at Accenture talks about what US Chemical firms need to do to survive and prosper.

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Roundup

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:35:59 GMT

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Roundup We roundup some of Joe Kamalick's reports from the ACC meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Individual reports later... Don't forget to go to www.surveymonkey.com/icisradio you could win an Ipod

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Roundup

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:34:49 GMT

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Roundup

Simon Robinson — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:31:38 GMT

ICIS radio: Special Report: ACC Roundup We roundup some of Joe Kamalick's reports from the ACC meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Individual reports later...

ICIS radio: Special Report: US Image

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:58:30 GMT

Joe Kamalick talks to Gary Cappeline, president and chief operating officer, chemicals, at Ashland about the ACC's new public relations campaign. Cappeline chair's the American Chemistry Council's Communications Committee

ICIS radio: Special Report: US Image

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:57:17 GMT

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:59:40 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Go to www.surveymonkey.com/icis radio and you could win a top of the range Ipod the survey closes on 16 June. So why don’t you log on between World Cup games? Business Linde BOC. Hurricane season Venezuela and Bolivia jointly petrochemical projects Chinese IPOs. First commercial-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant Environment Greenhouse gases ATryn anti-clotting protein looks likely to become the world’s first transgenically produced drug Go to www.surveymonkey.com/icis radio and you could win a top of the range Ipod the survey closes on 16 June. So why don’t you log on between World Cup games?

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central

Simon Robinson — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:57:00 GMT

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington

Simon Robinson — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:05:24 GMT

ICIS chief correspondent, Americas, Joe Kamalick reads his weekly letter from Washington

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 2 June 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:39:27 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Podcast 060602 1 Go to www.surveymonkey.com/icisradio and you could win a top of the range Ipod Business Brenntag Albion Schweizerhall Chemie PMMA cartel: Arkema, Total, Elf Aquitaine, Lucite, ICI; and Quinn Barlo Bid battle: Engelhard is recommending shareholders accept BASF’s Projects Indian Oil Corporation Inovene Environment: NPRA wants EU to use OECD data in Reach Innovation TOOTH DECAY could be consigned to history Diary Go to www.surveymonkey.com/icisradio and you could win a top of the range Ipod

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington

Simon Robinson — Tue, 30 May 2006 08:50:03 GMT

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington ICIS chief correspondent, Americas, Joe Kamalick reads his weekly letter from Washington

ICIS radio: Chemcial News Central: 26 May 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 26 May 2006 15:11:12 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central 26 May 2006 1 Introduction Don’t forget to go to www.surveymonkey.com/icisradio and you could win a top of the range Ipod ! Business BASF /Engelhard Linde/BOC Brazilian companies Projects QATOFIN Environment Children and chemicals Innovation Bayer to use new TDI tech in China Don’t forget to go to www.surveymonkey.com/icisradio and you could win a top of the range Ipod !

ICIS radio: Special Report: M&A2

Simon Robinson — Thu, 25 May 2006 16:40:46 GMT

DSM's Hein Schreuder, staff planning and development director talks about how his firm integrates new businesses

ICIS radio: Special Report: M&A 1

Simon Robinson — Thu, 25 May 2006 16:34:20 GMT

ING's Dr Paul Satchell talks about the prospects for the outstanding Engelhard, BASF and Linde BOC bids as well as valuations in the chemicals sector.

ICIS radio: Letter from Washington

Simon Robinson — Mon, 22 May 2006 12:36:50 GMT

ICIS chief correspondent, Americas, Joe Kamalick reads his weekly letter from Washington

ICIS radio: Chemcial News Central: 19 May 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:56:51 GMT

Chemical News Central 19 May 2006 1 Introduction Business EC raids Energy Englehard and Heraus Pemex, Ineos in China Projects Basell in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Environment Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC) REACH Innovation BioMedical Materials (BMM) Diary

ICIS radio: APIC Special Report

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 May 2006 13:17:39 GMT

John Baker, Editor, ICIS Chemicals business discusses developments at APIC in Bangkok last week with meeting participants

ICIS radio: Special Report: Fran Keeth, EVP Shell Chemicals

Simon Robinson — Mon, 15 May 2006 09:49:54 GMT

Fran Keeth, EVP Shell Chemicals, talks about Hurricane preparedness, business and what she wants from the CNOOC joint venture in Nanhai with Simon Robinson.

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 12 May 2006

Simon Robinson — Fri, 12 May 2006 13:46:56 GMT

Running Order for Chemical News Central Podcast 12 May 2006 Introduction Business Englehard Projects Braskem Argos Environment Innovation Diary Visit www.icis.com for more up to the minute chemicals industry news