SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Some factory operations were disrupted across the manufacturing hub of Kyushu following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on 28 July, while the death toll has risen to 35 as of Friday morning. Published by: www.icis.com Jonathan Yee 31-Jul-2026
Saudi SABIC shipments via Red Sea unaffected by Mideast conflict
August 1, 2026 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Saudi petrochemical giant SABIC does not currently see any impact on shipments via the Red Sea and is relying on supply-chain flexibility and alternative export routes to navigate trade disruptions amid the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Published by: www.icis.com Nurluqman Suratman 31-Jul-2026
EU ETS review offers short-term relief for chemicals, but conditions post-2030 support
August 1, 2026 By
LONDON (ICIS)– Europe’s chemical producers are set to remain outside the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the immediate future while retaining post-2030 free emissions allowances, according to the European Commission’s latest EU ETS review published earlier this month. The review provides one of the clearest indications yet of how the Commission is balancing industrial […]
New tech seeks to make e-fuels competitive with renewables
August 1, 2026 By
HOUSTON (ICIS)–A startup company called Twelve is betting that the technology behind its new demonstration complex in Washington state can make e-fuels and e-materials cost-competitive against products made from bio-based and recycled materials. E-fuels earned their name by their reliance on electricity as the main input to convert water and carbon dioxide (CO2) into hydrogen […]
Asia-USWC container rates fall, rates to USEC steady to higher amid Middle East tensions
August 1, 2026 By
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US West Coast fell this week and rates to the US East Coast were steady to higher, while rates for liquid chemical tankers ex-US Gulf were steady on most trade lanes with a slight uptick on the USG-Asia route. Published by: […]
Additive
May 2, 2026 By
We successfully partnered with our customer to develop and deliver a customized solution that enhances sustainability, efficiency, and comfort in their operations. The completed project involved supplying a U1 Fast Reheat Additive—a suspension in ethylene glycol designed to improve the fast reheat performance of polyester applications. This successful collaboration highlights our ability to provide specialized […]
DNMS
May 2, 2026 By
Our products are used across a wide range of industries, helping customers meet their specific needs and performance requirements. At present, Famico supplies Disperdente Liquido (DNMS), sourced from highly qualified manufacturers to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
Diaphragm Pump
May 2, 2026 By
Famico provides to supply not only chemicals but also a wide range of equipment. One of the required items is the 666053-2A4 air-operated diaphragm pump.
Diethyl hydroxyl Amin (DEHA)
February 14, 2026 By
On Jan 2026, 6 MT of Diethyl hydroxyl Amin (DEHA) has been delivered.
Idemitsu to consolidate Pasir Gudang SM, PS plants under unified entity
February 14, 2026 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Malaysia’s Petrochemicals (Malaysia) will transfer its business operations – which includes its polystyrene (PS) business – to a new entity on 1 April, the company said on Friday. Petrochemicals (Malaysia), a subsidiary of Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan, operates a PS plant with a capacity of 110,000 tonnes/year at Pasir Gudang, while fellow Idemitsu subsidiary Idemitsu […]
