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ICISradio
by Simon Robinson
The World's first podcast for the global chemicals industry brought to you by ICIS. That's some of the most seasoned of 100 professional journalists and reporters who cover the industry for ICIS Chemical Business magazine (incorporating European Chemical News and Asian Chemical News) and ICISnews. For more information on these subscription products check out http://www.icis.com
Episodes
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 28, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business covering August 27 to September 9, 2012, begins with a cover story looking at the impact that the drought in the US has had on corn growth, which in turn has negatively impacted the ethanol market. Also featured in the current issue are examinations of Saudi...
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ICIS Energy podcast: August additions to the ICIS natural gas portfolio
ESGM editor Ed Cox discusses recent additions to ICIS' natural gas portfolio
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 15, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the weeks of August 13 and August 20, 2012, starts with a cover story looking at financial results for chemical companies in Europe: The continued storm of bad macroeconomic news is now affecting balance sheets. Additionally, another article in the current...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 31, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business covering July 30 to August 12, 2012, begins with a cover story on the proposed merger between US-based PVC producers Georgia Gulf and US-based PPG Industries’ chlor-alkali business. This deal could create an integrated vinyls company with roughly $5bn in sales....
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 18, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for July 16-29, 2012, begins with a cover story and very large supplement examining The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors 2012: in addition to the ranking of the world’s top chemical distributors, this special section offers coverage of the leading companies…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 3, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the weeks of July 2 and July 8, 2012, starts with a cover story on how the glut of propane in the US is spurring investments in export capacity, as well as the construction of new world-scale propylene facilities. Also featured are articles on the…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 27, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 25, 2012, begins with a cover story on the European economy and how the recent Greek elections may impact the chemical industry. The current issue continues with several features looking at India: while tough times are projected for the...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 19, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 18, 2012, begins with a cover story on the announced ethylene capacity expansions going on the US Gulf Coast—by 2016, US ethylene capacity is expected to have increased by 33%. This issue also has a special feature on the construction boom…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 12, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 11, 2012, starts with a cover story on US optimism fading: several CEOs of chemical firms turn decidedly negative on the near-term outlook. Meanwhile, the current issue’s features section looks at caustic soda and chlor-alkali: while demand...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 6, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 4, 2012, starts with a cover story examining falling sales in Europe’s industrial sector—it seems end-markets in the region are subsiding. Meanwhile, this issue’s features look at Latin America: from the need for more polymer imports in...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast May 30, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 28, 2012, begins with a cover story examining how the eurozone crisis has impacted China’s petrochemical and polymers prices. Then the China Outlook special report looks at how rising labor costs in China and the reduced cost of feedstocks…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast May 23, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 21, 2012, begins with a cover story and several features examining the current price plunge for many polymers and petrochemicals. Then there is a special supplement looking at the European Association for Chemical Distributors (FECC) Annual...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast May 7, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 7, 2012, starts with a cover story, and has several feature articles on third party logistics providers (3PLs), including The ICIS Top 50 3PL List, highlighting the best services, capabilities and geographic locations for 3PLs. Also in this...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast May 1, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 30, 2012, starts with a cover story on the search for PA-12 alternatives. PA-12, otherwise known as polyamide-12, or Nylon-12, is essential to automakers. But with Evonik responsible for roughly 40% of PA-12’s capacity, a March explosion…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast April 23, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 23, 2012, has a special feature section on oleochemicals and surfactants—performance is key, say many market participants. Then, the special China outlook in this issue points out that the urbanization of that nation’s population does not...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast April 17, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 16, 2012, starts with a cover story promoting the annual ICIS Innovation Awards. ICIS is searching for the most innovative processes, products, business practices and environmental initiatives. The current issue also features a look at the...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 27, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 26, 2012, has a cover story on the intense competition in the global polymers arena, as well as a look at the “New Normal” and resulting policy changes from government that impact the petrochemical industry. In the issue’s weekly columns…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 19, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 19, 2012, starts with a cover story on Germany, and how exports are aiding that nation’s chemical industry. The current issue’s look at Germany continues with exclusive interviews with top executives from two of that country’s leading...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 14, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 12, 2012, has a cover story on bio-paraxylene, an important piece to the 100% renewable plastic bottle puzzle. Another special feature in the latest issue takes a look at the very good prospects for bioplastics in the next few years; as…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 5, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 5, 2012, focuses on aromatics, and starts with a cover story examining Middle East-based oil and gas provider Saudi Aramco’s plans to add downstream aromatics units as part of its drive to diversify regional production. Paraxylene, phenol...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 28, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 27, 2012, has a cover story on the global ethylene situation, and ties in with a detailed map revealing the pertinent information regarding ethylene projects around the world. Also in this issue: an exclusive interview with the director...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 22, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 20, 2012, starts with a cover story on the acceleration of the petrochemical industry of Russia. There is also a special supplement in the latest issue, examining the global base oils market with a wide variety of interviews and…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 14, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 13, 2012, takes a look at chemical sites, with a cover story on Europe’s facilities rising to the challenge: many of Europe’s sites are now attracting higher levels of investment. The Marcellus Shale region of the US has also attracting...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 1, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 30, 2012, focuses on intermediates, starting with a cover story on China’s various coal-to-chemicals projects. The latest issue also looks at how political unrest in the Middle East is impacting plastics production there. Other articles...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 26, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 23, 2012, starts off with a cover story and special outlook section on China: There are articles on the nation’s policies as well as economic forecasts, with special attention paid to China’s ethylene, polyethylene and aromatics. Also in...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 18, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 16, 2012, concentrates on housing and construction—with a look at the steep decline in the US sector; stagnant markets hit the outlook for polyvinyl chloride (PVC); and shortages of titanium dioxide are forcing prices up. Elsewhere in…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 11, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 9, 2012, has a cover story and special section focusing on the automotive market. Among several articles, we take a look at projections of auto growth, increasing use of polymers and carbon fibers, and the increasing price of chemicals…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 5, 2012
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 2, 2012, has a cover story and special features section on the global industry outlook—one thing is for certain, the Eurozone crisis is cause for concern. Also in this issue: a look at the market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast December 14, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 12, 2011, has a cover story and special supplement looking at the growth and diversification of the Middle East’s chemical industry. The supplement was created to coincide with the Sixth Annual Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemical Association...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast December 5, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 5, 2011, features as its cover story the ICIS Top 40 Power Players: the top 40 firms taking on the turbulent world of the chemical industry—meet the global industry’s movers and shakers. Also in this issue: the macroeconomic outlook...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 21, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 21, 2011, has a special section on “green chemicals,” with a cover story on the expansion of bioplastics: more major brands are switching to bio-based materials. There are also articles on the return of natural rubber, and the increased...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 15, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 14, 2011, starts with a cover story examining the red tape trap vexing the chemical distribution industry. It is part of this issue’s special supplement to coincide with the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chemical...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 1, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011, starts its look at textiles and fibers with a cover story on China’s textiles evolution—what was once the lowest-cost producer is now facing greater competitive challenges. Coverage in this issue continues with looks at the...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 25, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 24, 2011, has a special outlook section on Japan, examining how the nation’s chemical sector fights to rebuild itself following March’s earthquake, and despite a slowing Asian economy. Included are looks at reconstruction, mergers and...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 18, 2011
The focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 17, 2011, is on innovation, with several features and articles spotlighting The ICIS Innovation Awards, which honors those chemical companies who are thinking outside the box. The latest issue also covers the creation of the...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 11, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 10, 2011, has a special feature on the outlook for China: macroeconomic concerns are making chemical producers edgy. Meanwhile, polyolefin orders are slumping, and analysts are saying that chemical companies in the region are looking to...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 3, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 3, 2011, features a special supplement prepared by ICIS in association with the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). In addition to interviews with the president and vice president of EPCA, the supplement features articles…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 27, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 26, 2011, concludes the coverage of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies Analysis with the announcement of the ICIS Company of the Year: Chevron Phillips Chemical. In addition to an in-depth examination of the company, the latest issue...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 20, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 19, 2011, expands upon the previous week’s ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies with the ICIS Top 100 Analysis: a region-by-region examination of the top chemical producers in each region—2010 was an excellent year for chemical…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 13, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 12, 2011, unveils the ICIS Top 100 listing, an analysis highlighting important trends in sale, profitability, and spending patterns—as well as a detailed chart that ranks the top 100 global chemical companies. Also in this issue are...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 7, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 5, 2011, focuses on feedstock volatility, with several articles examining the topic. The current issue also has a special feature looking at “The New Chemical Renaissance:” new opportunities and innovations are being driven by...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 31, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 29, 2011, concentrates on the impact the massive deposits of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale are having on the petrochemical sector: Shell has announced it will build a new ethylene cracker in the US northeast, and several other...
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ICIS Chemical Business August 16, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 15, 2011, starts off with a cover story looking at the havoc caused to the industry by the recent stock market meltdown. Keeping with this issue’s financial focus, the latest issue also features the quarterly update on mergers and...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 2, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 1, 2011, examines the global rubber industry, with a cover story on green rubber gaining traction. Other articles looking at synthetic rubber report that demand is bouncing back, as well as a map covering all the major rubber…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 19, 2011
The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 18, 2011, features a cover story and expanded features section looking at the Top 100 Chemical Distributors for 2011. The issue spotlights the annual ICIS listing of the leading global chemical distributors, and includes detailed...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast July 6, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 4, 2011, concentrates on the Asian chemical market, beginning with a cover story on the darkened outlook for China: power shortages, tighter credit and global economic concerns cause falling chemical prices. There is also an interview with...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 28, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 27, 2011, has a cover story and several features on the world of bioplastics: while next generation biofuels are facing challenges, it is a prosperous time for bioplastics projects. Then, among the weekly columns, there are articles on:...
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 21, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 20, 2011, starts with a cover story looking at titanium dioxide’s big squeeze: prices are surging to historic highs as strong demand coincides with tight supply. Also in this issue are articles examining: US chlor-alkali getting a boost…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 14, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 13, 2011, starts with a cover story examining new trends in alternative production technologies for acrylates. Also in this issue are an interview with the CEO of Ashland; the uncertain outlook for monoethylene glycol (MEG); the growth of…
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ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 7, 2011
The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 6, 2011, features a cover story and special supplement taking a look at chemical distribution in Europe. This includes interviews with the leaders of the European Association of Chemical Distributors, two separate reports on merger and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The World's first podcast for the global chemicals industry brought to you by ICIS. That's some of the most seasoned of 100 professional journalists and reporters who cover the industry for ICIS Chemical Business magazine (incorporating European Chemical News and Asian Chemical News) and ICISnews. For more information on these subscription products check out http://www.icis.com
HOSTED BY
Simon Robinson
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