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The state of the industry and nearterm strategic issues were the focus of two recent annual conferences. The following report highlights key forecasts for several major petrochemical products. Details from [...]

This year's Engineering & Construction Contracting (EGG) Conference attracted over 265 registered attendees. Joining under the theme of 'An Industry In Challenging Times: Unlocking New Opportunities,' representatives from the owner/operators [...]

Whether it is bad luck or bad planning, the petrochemical industry has been beleaguered by shifting crises over the past five years. So says a recent analysis from SRI Consulting [...]

The state of the industry and near-term strategic issues were the focus of CMAI's annual petrochemical conference. Principal economic drivers for an anticipated industry recovery were examined in detail. The [...]

The worldwide outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the eleventh annual World Petrochemical Conference of Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) 11757 Katy Frwy., Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77079. The conference [...]

The worldwide outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the 1996 DeWitt Petrochemical Review conference, Houston, March 19-21. The following synopses are from the more notable papers. Details from all 49 [...]

Petrochemical forecasting was the order of the day at the tenth annual World Petrochemical Conference of Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI), 11757 Katy Frwy., Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77079. The [...]

The worldwide outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the 1995 DeWitt Petrochemical Review conference, Houston, March 21-23. The following synopses are from some of the more notable papers. Details from [...]

Earnings across the basic chemicals and plastics industry generally will be on the upside in 2006, although certain segments have already retracted from up-cycle peaks, according to an annual outlook [...]

To secure Europe's long-term competitiveness in the chemicals arena, decisive action is required from both industry and governmental authorities, says a new perspective from Cefic (vcww.cefic.org). In 2002, world chemicals [...]

The price of propane remains high. Thus, propane demand by the olefins industry has cycled downward beginning in early 2002; the propane was too expensive to crack into ethylene. At [...]

Downstream companies are struggling to achieve real shareholder value. A new report from IBM Consulting emphasizes that the only way companies can succeed is by revisiting their strategic intent and [...]

Here is a brief excerpt from remarks given by Paul Skinner, Managing Director, Royal Dutch/Shell Group. Speaking at an energy conference in London, he shared his candid insights into the [...]

The state of the industry and near-term strategic issues were the focus of DeWitt & Company Inc.'s annual petrochemical conference. Principal economic drivers for an anticipated industry recovery were examined [...]

John A. Manzoni, Chief Executive Gas, Power & Renewables for BP spoke at the CERAWEEK Conference, Houston, Feb. 13, 2002. He shared his perspective on what he believes is an [...]

The long-term relationship between owners and the contractors that help serve their technical needs has been buffeted in recent years. Addressing this topic at Rice University's Global Competitiveness Forum was [...]

Last month, over 330 representatives from owner companies, engineering contractors, industry consultants and suppliers convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss the state of the ECC industry. This year's theme was, [...]

The worldwide outlook for key industry segments was addressed at CMAI's 14th annual conference. This year's meeting, March 24-25, in Houston, Texas, featured 34 papers, which are available from CMAI, [...]

The economic supply/demand forecast varies for different HPI market segments. Recent presentations at the annual DeWitt & Co. Petrochemical Review conference, March 23-25, in Houston, Texas, covered industry trends and [...]

The worldwide outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) 13th annual World Petrochemical Conference. This year's meeting, April 1-2, in Houston, Texas, featured 34 papers, [...]

The outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the Chem Systems Petrochemical Review conference, Houston, January 28-29. The following summaries highlight the forecasts for several key products into the next century. [...]

The worldwide outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the twelfth annual World Petrochemical Conference of Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI). The conference featured 41 papers, which are recorded in the [...]

The outlook for petrochemicals was addressed at the Chem Systems Petrochemical Review conference, Houston, January 29-30. The following summaries highlight the forecasts for several key petrochemicals into the next century. [...]

Significant near-term trends in U.S. energy pricing, supply and demand are identified in a recent outlook from the Energy Information Administration (ETA). The following are highlights of the report's major [...]

U.S. refining margins reached record levels through early spring. However, margins have collapsed on 'speculative-driven gasoline market trends,' according to a recent Purvin & Gertz's (www.purvingertz.com) outlook. Product balance changes [...]

What are costs for further sulfur reductions in EU fuels? The Commission of the European Communities has analyzed the need to further reduce sulfur levels in gasoline and diesel below [...]

Study evaluates human resources issues in the HPI. Shortages of qualified petroleum industry workers and the solutions needed to address the problem are the subjects of a new IOGCC publication. [...]

NPRA welcomes the President's decision to review the New Source Review (NSR) program and evaluate changes to improve its efficiency, says Bob Slaughter, General Counsel of the National Petrochemical & [...]

Talks to institute China's entry into the World Trade Organization are still going forward. Recent meetings between the WTO and a Chinese delegation have produced draft proposals, which will be [...]

Dialogue with the trade union movement must focus on business sustainability, says the UK Chemical Industries Association (CIA), which has a membership of 200 companies. 'International dialogue between employers and [...]

In 2001, worldwide orders for air pollution equipment will reach $30 billion; $8.7 billion of this will be slated for Asian countries. The need for infrastructure and the growing awareness [...]

Industry representatives from the owner, operator, engineering, contracting and IT supplier communities participated in launching the Capital Facilities Technology Roadmap Initiative at a recent FIATECH meeting. FIATECH is a research [...]

Suppose you need a birthday gift. Traditionally, you would have driven to a store to make the purchase. Today, you may log on to the Internet and browse your favorite [...]

Diesel supply. Could tougher specifications affect diesel supply? According to CONCAWE, evaluating the impact of various measures on the EU refining industry is generally based on the assumption that refiners [...]

Catalysis is a highly technical, complex process. Its products and markets are large and diverse. Moreover, catalysts themselves are important materials of commerce: their applications affect the manufacture of many [...]

Using plastics parts to reduce the weight of motor vehicles sold last year in the U.S. could save approximately four billion gallons of gasoline over the life of those vehicles. [...]

The focus of manufacturers on Y2K and e-business shut off many capital investments for valve automation, according to an analysis from ARC Advisory Group (www.arcweb.com). The past two years have [...]

'Lean Construction' is a production management-based approach to project delivery--a way to design and build capital facilities. Lean production management is claimed to be causing a revolution in manufacturing design, [...]

In a report requested by the Bush administration, a committee of the National Research Council examined what may be in store for the 21st century. The committee emphasized that much [...]

Fuel cells are being extensively investigated worldwide due to their inherent nature as a low-polluting, high-efficiency energy source. Promoting market gains will be steady improvements in fuel cell performance, accompanied [...]

Many factors are involved, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (www.asce.org). These include a shortage of qualified civil engineers, especially in the construction trade; declining enrollments in civil [...]

The industry has been running at a greater than 95% average rate of capacity utilization for the past month. Although there are no guarantees about the future situation, in the [...]

Industry experts at the annual DeWitt & Co. World Petrochemical Review presented their market analyses for key industry segments. Naturally, the global economic supply/demand forecast varies for different regions and [...]

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) welcomed the Bush administration's report 'as a foundation for a much-needed, and long overdue, national dialogue on energy policy.' According to NPRA, the [...]

Despite preliminary estimates that OECD crude oil stocks are building, the availability of oil to meet peak summer demand is 'anything but certain,' says a recent International Energy Agency (IEA) [...]

Seeking to assess the U.S. energy situation, President George Bush has announced his administration's energy plan, which stresses increasing energy production and refining capacity. In issuing the report, a task [...]

Valero Energy to buy rival Ultramar Diamond Shamrock for $4 billion in cash and stock. The deal would create the U.S.'s second-largest oil refiner, behind ExxonMobil. The combination of San [...]

The market reached 9.02 million tons (MMton) in 2000 and is expected to grow 4.1%/yr--to 11 MMton by 2005. So says a report from Business Communications Co. (BCC). Indonesia accounts [...]

Outlook for global polyethylene (PE) consumption calls for a growth rate averaging 5.7% over the next five years. Year 2000 use increased 4% or 1.9 million tons (MMton), according to [...]

The petrochemical and plastics industry is 'reeling from the sting of hyper energy markets and slowing economies coming at a time of stepped up capacity addition,' according to CMAI analysts. [...]