Americas
New line of filter regulators for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of filter regulators, regulators and mini filters which are ideal for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications.
Turblex now part of Siemens Energy
Turblex Inc., acquired by Siemens Energy, Inc., officially adopted the Siemens name effective October 1, 2010.
BASF launches social media newsroom
BASF is offering a new online information service for journalists, bloggers and brand fans timed to coincide with publication of its third quarter report on October 28, 2010. BASF’s social media newsroom bundles all Web 2.0 information about the company on an easy-to-navigate central platform.
Statoil plans to help Pemex reduce flaring by installing a gas processing plant
A collaboration project between Pemex and Statoil for reducing gas flaring at the Tres Hermanos oil field in Mexico has now been registered under the United Nations (UN) Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) .
Genesis Energy grabs a 50% interest in Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline
Genesis Energy has executed a definitive agreement to purchase Valero Energy’s indirect 50% equity interest in Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline, a partnership, for $330 million in cash.
OSHA targets high-hazard worksites for inspection
OSHA issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2010 (SST-10) program in August to help the agency direct enforcement resources to high-hazard workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.
Chavez bemoans US regulation and Citgo profitability
The human quote machine and general despot of Venezuela Hugo Chavez is once again in the news, this time for bad mouthing the Venezuelan-owned company known as Citgo.
The Automation Federation makes its case in Washington
The Automation Federation (AF) announced the completion of a series of strategic meetings with US Congressional staff, US federal agencies and industry and business organizations in Washington DC this past week.
ExxonMobil commissions new ultra-low-sulfur diesel units
ExxonMobil has completed commissioning of new units to produce ultra-low-sulfur diesel at its Baytown, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, refineries.
Canadian chemistry industry lobby weighs in on air-quality and tax measure
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) has had a busy week, making its positions known on air-quality and tax measures.

- Vioneo awards Lummus polypropylene contract for world's first industrial scale fossil-free plastics from green methanol facility 8/19
- Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol 8/19
- Emerson announced the release of its new Rosemount 3144S temperature transmitter 8/19
- Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls 8/19
- Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude 8/19
- Russia's ultra low-sulfur diesel exports from Primorsk scheduled to rise in August 8/19