ICIS Pricing Launches Weekly Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) Report

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2010 - ICIS pricing, the industry's most respected chemical pricing service for
more than 120 global commodities, is extending its portfolio of market
information by launching a new Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report.

The new weekly report covers Bitumen 60/70 (Bulk) for FOB Singapore,
Korea, Taiwan, Thailand as well as CFR China and SE Asia. It also covers
Bitumen 60/70 (Drum) for FOB Iran and upstream for fuel oil 180 cst. The
report delivers the latest must-have information on trade statistics and
shipping enquiries, along with related market analysis and commentary
including domestic prices India (ex-works).

"Bitumen is vital to the construction industry and enormous
infrastructure projects in Asia continue to drive market growth. With
increasing imports to China and volatile fuel and crude oil prices, Bitumen
prices remain uncertain," said ICIS Senior Editor for Bitumen, Anu Agarwal.

"Many market players tell us that they need an authoritative and
independent report on Bitumen markets," said ICIS Managing Editor, Steve Tan.
"We are pleased to be able to launch this Bitumen report which will give
industry players the accurate information they need to make effective pricing
decisions and compete globally."

Based on the ICIS principles of accuracy, independence and impartiality,
the new Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report delivers the same high quality
market intelligence, news, analysis and commentary that ICIS publications are
valued for.

Request a sample copy of the Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report from ICIS
pricing at tinyurl.com/372cw46 or by emailing sales.ap@icis.com

For more information on ICIS pricing, visit www.icis.com

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    For further information please contact:

    Sheila Seow
    ICIS pricing
    tel: +65-6780-4395
    email: Sheila.seow@icis.com

For further information please contact: Sheila Seow, ICIS pricing, tel: +65-6780-4395, email: Sheila.seow at icis.com