Chemicals & Materials Now!

From basic to specialty, and everything in between

Select category

Search this blog

Covestro Q1 earnings driven by volumes and prices

Posted on May 16th, 2017 by Nigel Davis in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis

Higher prices for key intermediates in Asia and the knock-on effect in other parts of the world in the first quarter has, not surprisingly, helped lift returns for the petrochemical majors. Continue reading “Covestro Q1 earnings driven by volumes and prices” »

Solar impulse backers can help hasten global clean technologies drive

Posted on November 24th, 2016 by Nigel Davis in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis

The Paris climate change accord is held out as the beacon of hope for those who believe sincerely in anthropomorphic climate change. Many of the accord’s adherents would also argue strongly for further, concerted global action to stem greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading “Solar impulse backers can help hasten global clean technologies drive” »