Canada’s Pembina assures on US tariffs and Path2Zero delay

TORONTO (ICIS)–Pembina Pipeline does not expect material near-term impacts from the US tariffs or from the delay of Dow’s Path2Zero petrochemicals project in Alberta province, the top executives of the Canadian midstream energy company told analysts in an update on Friday. TARIFFS Given the “highly contracted” take-or-pay nature of Pembina’s energy business, there should be no material […]

Asia-US container rates flat to higher as capacity reduction offers support

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Rates for shipping containers were stable to higher this week as carriers have reduced capacity by 4-5% along the trade route amid efforts to stop the slide in prices, but capacity could surge and put downward pressure on rates if the Red Sea ceasefire holds. On 6 May, US president Donald Trump announced that a peace […]

Used cooking oil methyl ester premiums plunge after Germany clears certificates from suspended producer

LONDON (ICIS)–Premiums for used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) were under pressure following a controversial move from the German government to release previously-blocked proof of sustainability (POS) certificates from a suspended hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) producer. Price impact on the spot European biodiesel market, more specifically on UCOME, materialized quickly with sharp drops over the […]

Used cooking oil methyl ester premiums plunge after Germany clears certificates from suspended producer

LONDON (ICIS)–Premiums for used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) were under pressure following a controversial move from the German government to release previously-blocked proof of sustainability (POS) certificates from a suspended hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) producer. Price impact on the spot European biodiesel market, more specifically on UCOME, materialized quickly with sharp drops over the […]

Canada’s Pembina assures on US tariffs and Path2Zero delay

TORONTO (ICIS)–Pembina Pipeline does not expect material near-term impacts from the US tariffs or from the delay of Dow’s Path2Zero petrochemicals project in Alberta province, the top executives of the Canadian midstream energy company told analysts in an update on Friday.   Published by: www.icis.com Stefan Baumgarten 09-May-2025        

Asia-US container rates flat to higher as capacity reduction offers support

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Rates for shipping containers were stable to higher this week as carriers have reduced capacity by 4-5% along the trade route amid efforts to stop the slide in prices, but capacity could surge and put downward pressure on rates if the Red Sea ceasefire holds. On 6 May, US president Donald Trump announced that a peace […]

Asia petrochemical shares drop as US tariffs on imports from China hit 145%

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Asian chemical shares fell on Friday amid deepening concerns over a global trade war after the White House clarified that the US’ tariffs on China has risen to 145%. By 01:15 GMT, Japanese producers Asahi Kasei and Mitsui Chemicals had fallen by 5.16% and 4.03% lower respectively in Tokyo, while LG Chem was down […]

India PVC domestic players call for policy support amid surge in demand, imports

MUMBAI (ICIS)–India’s vinyl industry leaders voiced optimism about long-term demand growth while raising caution over rising imports and the need for a stable regulatory framework at the 12th Vinyl India Summit held in Mumbai on April 10-11, 2025. The conference brought together domestic producers, global suppliers, and policymakers to chart the future course of one […]

India’s Deepak Chem Tech to build new phenol, acetone, IPA plants

MUMBAI (ICIS)–India’s Deepak Chem Tech Ltd (DCTL) plans to set up a manufacturing complex to produce phenol, acetone and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at a cost of Indian rupee (Rs) 35 billion ($407 million). The company will build a 300,000 tonne/year phenol unit, a 185,000 tonne/year acetone plant and a 100,000 tonne/year IPA line at Dahej […]

China retaliates anew; hikes tariffs on US goods to 125% from 12 April

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–China has raised its tariffs on US goods to 125% effective 12 April, from 84% previously, marking the latest salvo in the trade war that roiled global markets this week. This was in response to the US’ “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese goods which were raised to 125% on 10 April, the Customs Tariff Commission […]