Naphtha Margins Pushing Petchem Profits Higher in 2017

Posted on December 1st, 2017 by Nigel Davis in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis

Margin data supplied by Shell to investment analysts show why petrochemical producers continue to ride high. In the third quarter, most other petrochemical sector players joined the energy major in reporting still healthy cracker margins. Continue reading “Naphtha Margins Pushing Petchem Profits Higher in 2017” »

ICIS company of the year: the many ways chemicals can pay

Posted on October 13th, 2016 by Matt Weber in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis

Dow Chemical has been named the ICIS Chemicals Company of the Year. This was based on 2015 financial performance which showed that though sales dropped due to turmoil in petrochemicals pricing, Dow was able significantly increase operating and net profits by focusing on performance materials. Continue reading “ICIS company of the year: the many ways chemicals can pay” »

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