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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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        

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]