Americas
ACC launches center to support companies, new chemical safety act
WASHINGTON – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced the creation of the Center for Chemical Safety Act Implementation, a scientific, technical and advocacy hub that will assist companies with the implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA), bipartisan legislation enacted to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
US EPA, Canyon Plastics come to agreement about Clean Water Act violations
LOS ANGELES — The US Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Canyon Plastics, Inc. to resolve federal Clean Water Act violations. The company has corrected the deficiencies found at its facility in Valencia, Calif., and obtained a stormwater permit. In addition to paying a $19,000 penalty, Canyon Plastics has committed to install new recycling equipment at a cost of $292,000.
CITGO Launches the STEM educational program
HOUSTON -- To increase access to educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), CITGO Petroleum Corporation is launching a new social responsibility program, the CITGO STEM Talent Pipeline, for students enrolled in elementary school through post-secondary education – and beyond.
Brazil's Braskem close to leniency deal in US, Brazil
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -- Brazil's petrochemical company Braskem SA said in a securities filing on Friday it was "in advanced talks" with authorities in Brazil and the United States related to a corruption investigation known as "Operation Carwash."
Industry Perspectives: New downstream project announcements drop 35% in 2016
According to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database, nearly 470 new projects have been announced in the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry over the past two years. New project announcements have fallen from 285 in 2015 to 185 in 2016. This trend analysis represents a year-over-year decrease of approximately 35%.
Editorial Comment: Hydrocarbon Processing forecasts $321 B in total HPI spending in 2017
What is the state of the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI)? Which regions and sectors are seeing growth, and which are stagnant, or possibly shrinking? These were some of the questions that <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> editors tackled at the 43rd Annual <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> Forecast Breakfast.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database is tracking more than 700 active refining projects around the world. The majority of these projects are located in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.
Industry Metrics
Stronger demand and falling inventories allowed US gasoil cracking spreads to recover, while gasoline was supported by outages.
US EPA moves to deny refiner requests to change biofuels program
The US Environmental Protection Agency said it plans to deny several petitions from oil groups to change the country's biofuels program, an issue that has deeply divided the petroleum industry.
Braskem CEO watching if Trump presidency affects Mexican plant
Brazil's Braskem is watching to see if US President-elect Donald Trump's protectionist campaign talk affects its huge new plant in Mexico.
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