Petrochemical industry – Page 3
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BusinessOil & Gas industry emissions reduction pledges under scrutiny
Under increasing pressure, big firms are making sweeping climate pledges. How do they stack up?
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BusinessFamilies sue LyondellBasell over fatal chemicals leak
Incident at acetic acid plant in La Porte, US, killed two workers in July
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BusinessPredicting and preventing production losses with AI
Seebo’s machine learning technology helps chemical manufacturers get deep insight into their processes
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BusinessFatal chemical leak at a Texas chemicals facility
What caused 45 tonnes of a mixture including acetic acid to be released at La Porte, US, killing 2 and hospitalising 30, remains unclear
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OpinionPutting combustion into reverse
Unburning carbon dioxide economically and at scale is a tough problem, but potentially world-changing
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BusinessIndustry tightens emissions reduction targets
As COP26 approaches, many firms are announcing ambitious climate goals. But are they achievable?
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BusinessEight dead in apparent methyl formate leak at Chinese chemical plant
Three others injured at facility in Guizhou after accidental release during unloading
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BusinessShell to sell US refinery stake to Mexican state-owned petroleum company
Pemex will take full control of Deer Park refinery, as Mexico’s president moves to gain energy independence
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BusinessGovernment clears merger of SinoChem and ChemChina
China’s chemicals giants will unite under a state-run holding company
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BusinessPolar storm paralyses US Gulf Coast petrochemical sector
Days after ‘icepocalypse’ hit Texas, 75% of US ethylene capacity was still offline, as was 70% of its polypropylene and 40% of propylene production
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BusinessBASF tightens austerity belt and closes plant in north of England
Political fallout over £1 billion Covid loan that preceded hexamethylene diamine plant closure
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OpinionClimate action plans will point to methane metrics in 2021
It’s good to see policymakers and companies making methane emissions data a priority
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BusinessChemicals industry roundup 2020
Pandemic provides impetus to re-tune supply chains for resilience and sustainability
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BusinessBrexit may put some chemicals out of GB’s Reach
Industry fears divergence of UK and EU regulations could spell disaster for trade
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BusinessInnovation is a fragile transition state
Brexit and Covid-19 will likely stifle interactions, but could also stimulate new ones
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NewsUS imposes sanctions on Russian institution linked to refinery cyber attack
Russia’s Chemistry and Mechanics research institute is accused of connections to Triton malware
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BusinessStepping towards diversity in industry
Companies are re-affirming their commitment to inclusivity, even as the US government obstructs education efforts
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OpinionImproving executive diversity is a priority
A few hiring decisions could make a big difference at leadership level
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BusinessEU commits to overhaul of chemicals legislation
The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability promises the biggest reform since Reach
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NewsEPA rescinds methane emissions reduction rule
Obama-era regulations have been rolled back at the EPA, to the chagrin of some big oil firms and environmental groups