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Chemistry World October 25, 2013 Andy Extance |
Ineos reprieves Grangemouth petrochemicals At least 800 employees at specialty chemicals producer Ineos' Grangemouth, UK, site will keep their jobs, after the company reversed its decision to close petrochemical operations there. |
Chemistry World October 14, 2013 Andy Extance |
Ineos raises axe over Grangemouth petrochemicals Speciality chemicals producer Ineos has warned that it will shut its Grangemouth, UK, petrochemical operations by 2017 unless its employees, the UK and Scottish governments agree to a survival plan. |
Chemistry World October 27, 2014 Anthony King |
Ineos bets big on shale Chemical group Ineos has promised 6% of its revenues from UK fracking to homeowners, landowners and communities living above its operations. |
Chemistry World January 7, 2014 Phillip Broadwith |
All hail shale The US shale gas boom has continued to drive recovery for the country's chemical industry this year. Access to cheap feedstocks and energy has allowed US producers to compete strongly in the global market |
Chemistry World January 9, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Booms and bust-ups This year has seen massive investment in new chemical plants in the US, driven by cheap feed stocks and energy from shale gas |
Chemistry World January 26, 2015 Phillip Broadwith |
UK calls for fracking restrictions The UK parliament's Environmental Audit Committee has called for further restrictions of where and how fracking is allowed. |
Chemistry World October 9, 2013 |
Solvay expands surfactants business with Chemlogics buyout Speciality chemicals group Solvay has agreed to buy Chemlogics -- a US firm specializing in chemicals for oil and gas exploration -- for $1.3 billion ( 840 million) in cash. |
Chemistry World July 29, 2009 Sean Milmo |
Chemicals sector struggles in recession A rash of plant closures in the chemicals hub of northeast England has raised fears that widespread restructuring during the recession could leave the UK without production capacity for vital chemicals. |
Chemistry World March 7, 2014 Patrick Walter |
Europe's chemical industry faces extinction in 10 years Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of Ineos, the UK's largest chemical producer, has warned the European commission that most of Europe's chemical industry will close in the next 10 years thanks to the high cost of energy and feedstocks. |
Chemistry World April 16, 2010 Sean Milmo |
Ineos starts UK chemicals exodus Ineos's decision to relocate its headquarters to Switzerland because of corporate taxation concerns may spark an exodus of chemical and pharmaceutical companies from having their headquarters in the UK. |
Chemistry World May 8, 2014 Phillip Broadwith |
UK Lords urge government to take lead on fracking The UK House of Lords economic affairs select committee has suggested that regulatory complexity is holding back shale gas exploration, and urged the government to take a stronger lead. |
IndustryWeek May 18, 2011 |
The New Black Gold Experts say the shale gas boom presents a historic opportunity for U.S. manufacturers and the nation's energy security. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2014 Mark Peplow |
Frack and blue Rather than lobbying for shale gas, a more fruitful strategy for the European chemical industry might be increasing its market share in higher-value chemicals production. |
Chemistry World July 2, 2015 Phillip Broadwith |
Fracking prohibited in New York state and Lancashire Local rulings in the UK and US will prohibit hydraulic fracturing for shale gas. |
Chemistry World June 28, 2013 Emma Stoye |
UK government to boost shale gas industry The government's announcement includes new planning guidelines and possible tax breaks for companies intending to extract the gas. |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2011 David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil Is Especially Important in a Wobbly Market Exxon's status as the world's second-largest chemicals manufacturer -- behind Germany's BASF -- often goes unnoticed. |
IndustryWeek April 18, 2012 |
Plant Managers Assume More Profit-Driving Responsibilities In today's fast-paced, globalized economy companies are seeking plant managers with a strong business sense. |
Financial Advisor June 2011 Jeff Schlegel |
It's A Gas The Marcellus Shale provides opportunity -- and controversy -- for natural gas investors. |
IndustryWeek April 18, 2012 |
Why Shale Gas Matters to U.S. Manufacturing New steel mills, chemical plants and jobs could be coming to a shale field near you. |
Chemistry World November 15, 2011 Sean Milmo |
Fracking with propane gel An alternative approach to hydraulic fracturing or fracking of shale rock to release tightly-stored natural gas that may be safer than conventional techniques is being tested across North America. |
Chemistry World August 21, 2014 |
Should they stay or should they go? What would a yes vote in Scotland's independence referendum mean for chemistry? With just a few weeks to go, that's the question put to academics and industrialists. |
IndustryWeek September 1, 2007 David Blanchard |
You Know It's Time To Outsource Your Manufacturing Technology/Engineering Needs... A Top Ten list of reasons why outsourcing manufacturing makes sense. |
Chemistry World October 17, 2008 Sean Milmo |
Chemical industry braces for downturn Producers of chemicals are having to grapple with the double whammy of a slump in demand combined with a lack of access to credit. |
IndustryWeek January 19, 2011 |
Chemicals Industry Refines its Strategy A dynamic shift is taking place in the chemicals industry as producers in mature markets focus on value-added specialty products to compete with low-cost countries. |
Chemistry World October 18, 2011 Andrew Turley |
European Fracking Boom 'Doubtful' Fracking has taken off in the US in recent years, driven by high oil prices and concerns about energy security. But environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential for hazardous chemicals to leak into water sources. |
Chemistry World November 12, 2013 Phillip Broadwith |
Fracking risks are manageable, says UK industry body The risk of contaminating groundwater aquifers as a result of shale gas exploration in the UK is 'negligible', says the Chemical Industries Association, and proper regulation will minimize the risk of contaminating surface water with fracking fluids. |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2010 David Lee Smith |
Solutions to Shale's Problems A shift to natural gas could benefit us all. |
Chemistry World November 24, 2014 Hepeng Jia |
China looks to alternative hydrocarbons to fuel its future China is quickening its efforts to explore alternative energy sources ranging from 'flammable ice' to shale gas, although technological bottlenecks and environmental concerns are hampering efforts to commercialize them. |
The Motley Fool February 7, 2011 David Lee Smith |
Unconventional Gas Is Now Lurking in Asia With shale gas growing U.S. reserves, can the rest of the world keep up? |
IndustryWeek May 20, 2009 Jonathan Katz |
Ford Plant Restarts Engines With Skilled Training Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 used lean manufacturing and new cultural practices that helped the plant gain a new engine. |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2011 Shubh Datta |
Enterprise Voyages On Enterprise signed a six-year agreement with Anadarko to provide midstream services. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2011 Travis Hoium |
3 Reasons the U.S. Should Want Higher Oil Prices Renewable energy, our reliance on foreign oil, and, more importantly, jobs would all benefit from higher oil prices. |
BusinessWeek October 8, 2009 LeVine & Aston |
Betting Big on a Boom in Natural Gas With prices low and the promise of vast new supplies, businesses are making the switch from oil-based fuels and coal. |
The Motley Fool May 18, 2011 Shubh Datta |
Enterprise Product Partners Off to a Strong Start Profits soared in the first quarter of 2011 for the natural gas provider, and the momentum is likely to continue this year. |
Food Processing March 2012 |
MRO Q&A: Assigning Numbers to Maintenance What is a reasonable ratio of plant maintenance expense to plant sales output? |
Chemistry World January 4, 2013 Sean Milmo |
2012 chemical industry review The chemical industry had been hoping that weak demand in the second half of 2012 would start to pick up towards the end of the year and then strengthen in the early months of 2013. Instead, the outlook suddenly became gloomier. |
BusinessWeek July 9, 2010 Alesci & Mider |
KKR Goes Prospecting for Energy Deals With the leveraged buyout business all but shut down for the past three years, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is looking to the oil and gas industry for its next big score. |
IndustryWeek January 1, 2008 Jonathan Katz |
Plant Blueprints Turn Green Building a new plant? Might as well design it for energy efficiency now, while you still have a choice. |
The Motley Fool April 18, 2011 Adam J. Crawford |
All Shale Is Breaking Loose The discovery of a potentially huge gas field is attracting interest. |
Chemistry World August 29, 2014 Elisabeth Bowley |
Concerns over chemical treatment of reclaimed fracking fluid In the next 50 years, over one trillion gallons of water will be used in shale gas extraction but research from scientists in the US suggests that environmentally detrimental compounds are being created when this fluid is recycled. |
The Motley Fool February 26, 2009 David Lee Smith |
Are We Entering a New Era for Natural Gas? While oil discoveries are getting the attention, there is money to be made in gas. Read on about the gas goings-on in the world. |
Food Processing June 2007 Mike Pehanich |
Today's renovation plan saves tomorrow's downtime Thorough planning, modern design tools and an instinct for the unexpected are key ingredients in the recipe for fast and efficient plant renovation and expansion. |
Popular Mechanics May 21, 2009 Andrew Moseman |
U.S. Natural Gas Boom: The Race to Tap Shale's Potential Chesapeake Energy had only four rigs tapping into the Haynesville shale natural gas deposit in northwest Louisiana and east Texas. Now, the company has 24. |
BusinessWeek December 17, 2009 Steve LeVine |
XTO: Exxon Buys a Green Headache Exxon's $31 billion deal for a shale gas company could bring on a chorus of disapproval from environmentalists. |
Chemistry World June 19, 2013 Patrick Walter |
Probe into deadly explosion at US plant Authorities are still searching for the cause of a deadly explosion at a Louisiana petrochemicals plant that occurred on June 13th. |
The Motley Fool July 5, 2011 Adam J. Crawford |
China Needs Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake might be a great stock to own as we enter the golden age of natural gas. |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2006 Jonathan Katz |
Schneider Electric, Peru Operations: IW Best Plants Profile 2006 A Plant's Grand Vision: Panelboard plant utilizes lean visualization tools to consolidate assembly while increasing productivity. |
The Motley Fool September 20, 2010 Toby Shute |
Who's Got the Shale Fever? Asian energy companies are stealing the spotlight from their European counterparts this year in the ongoing amazing shale race. |