Petrochemicals
Why do I need to inventory greenhouse gas emissions?
Growing concerns on climate change require the petrochemical industry to measure and to monitor carbon dioxide and other listed gases
What is driving changes in polyolefin catalysts and catalyst technology?
Improved resin performance and new applications require next-generation polymer advances
World methanol overview: 2007 and beyond
Rising manufacturing costs are just part of the challenges confronting this industry
Optimize ethylene fractionation train operations
Improved inhibitor programs mitigate polymer formation and reduce unscheduled downtime for olefin units
Distillation column relief loads—Part 1
Compare conventional calculation methodology with dynamic simulation
What is the outlook for the global chemistry industry?
Many factors are reshaping the economics of this industry—many beyond the control of manufacturers
Consider new catalytic routes for olefins production
Innovative catalyst systems enable higher propylene make from liquid feedstocks
Reduce alkylate costs with solid-acid catalysts
New developments in alkylation processes mitigate risk while reducing operating costs
Consider better practices for refining operations
Improved refinery planning involves two-way communication with plant groups
Biofuels in the US
The US biofuels market is developing rapidly, spurred both from President Bush's State of the Union address commitment to reduce dependence on foreign oil, and by a growing concern about the global en..
- Allied Biofuels signs PIA with Uzbekistan to advance $6-B biofuels refinery project 4/10
- Nufarm strengthens strategic collaboration to support long term growth in biofuels production 4/10
- Pertamina and CRecTech sign MoU to explore pilot biogas-to-biomethanol facility in SEZ, Indonesia 4/10
- Shell Chemicals and Syensqo partner to deliver low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions 4/10
- HAMR Energy’s nationally significant fuel projects selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot 4/10
- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries builds world's first ammonia-powered vessel 4/10
