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30% Glass Fibre reinforced polyamide 6.6 obtains W270 certification for applications in contact with drinking water
December 16 ,2008
Rhodia has obtained the W270 certification regarding aquatic micro organisms for its Technyl? A 218W V30 grade, a 30% Glass Fibre...
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A unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch with synthetic polymers or other bioplastics
December 15 ,2008
Teknor Apex Company has signed a licensing agreement with Cerestech Inc. on a unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch.
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Polymer bandage for transplanted blood vessels may prevent bypass failures
December 15 ,2008
A biodegradable polymer bandage that can be wrapped around a transplanted blood vessel to prevent it from thickening and restricting blood...
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BASF capacity expansion in Spain to meet growing polyolefin catalysts demand
December 15 ,2008
BASF Catalysts has completed a significant debottlenecking project that has increased capacity by 25% at its production of polypropylene catalysts.
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PetroChina consolidates operations at Ningxia
December 15 ,2008
In a bid to make full use of its resources to build a 5 mln ton oil refining base in Ningxia,...
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KBR receives two contracts for engineering services by Sasol Technology
December 15 ,2008
KBR has been awarded two contracts by Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd. to provide, engineering, procurement and construction management.
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Oil prices rise by over four dollars as Russia readies to cut output with OPEC
December 12 ,2008
An almost 10% jump was seen in oil prices jumped as Russia has readied to join forces with OPEC to slash...
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MRPL revises phase III expansion costs, delays expansion by 15 months
December 12 ,2008
Market conditions have delayed the phase III expansion project of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) by 15 months.
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New Kuwait Olefins Co EO/EG plant, largest of its kind to employ Dow Technology Licensing's METEOR? EO/EG Process
December 12 ,2008
Dow Technology Licensing, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated affiliates Dow.
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November ethylene production in Japan ebbs to 12 year lows, falling 17.7%
December 12 ,2008
November ethylene production in Japan has ebbed to 12 year lows, falling 17.7% from a year earlier.
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BASF Fina Petrochem fined US$203,125 for environmental violations
December 11 ,2008
BASF Fina Petrochemicals has been ordered to pay US$203,125 in penalties for environmental violations found during routine inspections.
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Dow to shutter Styrene One at Plant B, Unit Two at Texas
December 11 ,2008
As part of it's worldwide cutbacks, Dow Chemical Co. has effected the closure of two plants within its Texas Operations site.
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Petrobras plans to raise investments in petrochemicals for period 2008-12
December 11 ,2008
Brazilian federal energy company is likely to increase investments in petrochemicals in the period of four years from 2008-12. Of the...
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As market anticipates oil output cut by OPEC at its next meet, prices rise in Asia
December 11 ,2008
As the markets anticipates production cuts of as much as 2 mln bpd by OPEC next week, oil prices have inched...
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Import duty on naphtha for use in the power sector will be eliminated in India
December 10 ,2008
Import duty on naphtha for use in the power sector will be eliminated in India. Currently, naphtha attracts a Customs duty...
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Current and future eco-friendly buying behaviors in the Polyurethane Industry
December 10 ,2008
In a recent consumer study to support the marketing of natural-oil polyols (NOPs) created by Dow via RENUVA? Renewable Resource Technology.
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Changes in gas markets in USA
December 10 ,2008
Global demand for crude oil has been increasing steadily for the past century, particularly in the past few years triggered by...
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World's first ether-based Bio TPU grades
December 10 ,2008
Merquinsa has developed the world's first ether-based Bio TPU grades in addition to its range of Bio TPU for "Green" injection...
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Additional cut by OPEC imminent: oil prices hover around US$44
December 10 ,2008
A barrel of light, sweet crude for January delivery inched up to US$43.90 on the New York Mercantile Exchange after falling...
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Earnings of key petrochem makers in the Middle East expected to decline
December 10 ,2008
Earnings of key petrochemical makers in the Middle East are expected to fall drastically during Q4 of the current year as...
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