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HP Impact: Ethylene oxide to reach high utilization rate
A world ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG) analysis from CMAI examines major issues confronting both EO/EG producers and consumers over the coming years. After what should turn out to be a r..
HP Impact: New API specifications for compressors
Upcoming revisions to API specifications will greatly simplify specifying integrally geared (IG) compressors (in fact, all centrifugal / axial compressors) for all services. So says Carl Schwarz, mech..
HP Impact: Strong growth forecast for styrenic resins
Worldwide demand for rigid styrenic polymers (including polystyrene, ABS, SAN and various specialties) amounted to about 16.5 million metric tons (MMton) in 2001. So estimates global consulting compan..
HP Impact: Ammonia producers foresee improving demand
Nitrogen-based fertilizer producers, specifically ammonia and urea manufacturers, have experienced dramatic declines in product pricing over the past year and have also had to contend with high natura..
HP Impact: Study assesses coal's role in power generation
In the past two years, over 22,000 MW of new coal-fired generations has been announced, planned or begun the permitting process. Almost all of this capacity will use existing technology in its product..
HP Impact: Alternative fuel-powered vehicle crosses U.S.
Fuel-cell-powered vehicle completes endurance trek across the U.S. In early June, DaimlerChrysler achieved a milestone in fuel-cell technol..
HP In Brief: HPIn Brief
HPI executives again testify that gasoline prices reflect market conditions. In a recent hearing before a U.S. Senate committee, representatives from ExxonMobil, Marathon Ashland, BP, ..
HP Impact: DeWitt petrochemical conference outlook
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 industr..
HP Impact: Six strategic business technologies to watch
During 2002, technology leaders should focus on six emerging developments that improve competitiveness and business results. So says a recent forecast from technology industry consulta..
HP Impact: Australia making crucial GTL decisions
Australia has declining crude production and rising demand. By 2005/6 the country will no longer be self-sufficient in transporting fuels, according to a recent analysis from Industrial..
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