petrochemical

Petrochemical plants work to assure continuity amid logistic, workforce challenges

Mar 23, 2020

Petrochemical plants have set up emergency response teams and readied special Covid-19 staffing plans while implementing remote working where possible, according to the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association.

Pembina awards EPC for PP plant, U.S. sees $4.2 billion in recycling investment, Pequiven works on fertilizers

Mar 10, 2020

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Canadian petrochemical incentives to continue under new leadership

Jul 9, 2019

The potential Chevron Phillips-Nova acquisition comes as Canada’s petrochemicals industry is rebounding, brought on by cheap natural gas and government incentives which are expected to continue even under the new political leadership.

Ineos mulls $803m TX expansion, Veolia to expand in La, US chemical activity flat in June

Jun 25, 2019

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Arkema's Harvey charges grow, ExxonMobil to expand in Baton Rouge, Shale output to hit record

Apr 16, 2019

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Air Liquide to build $150 million liquid hydrogen plant, Evonik to invest in technology in Northeast, DowDuPont handles tariffs with global footprint

Nov 29, 2018

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Peak Atlantic hurricane season creates uncertainty for US chemical sector

Sep 20, 2018

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, including the recent Hurricane Florence, has brought an uncomfortable amount of uncertainty in predicting the severity of each developing storm, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) said.

Digital transformation necessary for Second Wave of U.S. capital projects

Aug 10, 2018

Despite the uncertainties surrounding trade and world energy markets, analysts continue to express optimism for the future of the U.S. petrochemical industry and The Second Wave, but caution that the industry must transform how it develops major capital...

Supply chain dollars speed up to keep up with US export growth

Jul 26, 2018

While US petrochemical companies prepare to export more chemicals than ever before, a new report found that supply chain budgets are surging as the industry catches up to the profound downstream growth.

Global oil and gas construction spending outlook shifts to US

May 4, 2018

Oil price recovery, growing demand and increased feedstock supply are driving additional oil and gas capital projects globally, but the U.S. is now capturing the largest share of global energy industry investment, according to data released this week.

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