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Fuel cells to experience a bright future due to natural gasRising natural gas production is facilitating growth for both stationary fuel cells that provide power to business and the utility grid, as w..
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Recent declines in oil pricing and the associated volatility in future pricing has created a difficult forecasting environment. Other factors are causing deviations, especially with regard to the resp..
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The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) announced that Brendan Williams has been promoted to executive vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Mr. Williams joined AFPM in 2007 as director of government relations and advanced to become senior vice president of advocacy in 2013.
Reliance enlists Mitsui to ship North American ethane to India crackers
With this strategic tie-up with MOL, Reliance says it has achieved a key milestone for the successful implementation of the company's ethane import project to feed crackers in India.
Sasol secures $4B in financing for new Louisiana ethane cracking project
In October, Sasol announced its final investment decision relating to a $8.9 billion petrochemical complex, which consists of an ethane cracker that will produce 1.5 million tpy of ethylene.
Motiva halts diesel expansion at top US refinery
“Motiva routinely adjusts our business plans, based on company needs and evolving state and federal regulatory requirements at any given time," a company spokesman said.
US petroleum demand surges to seven-year high
According to API’s November monthly statistics report, total US petroleum deliveries increased 1.9% from November 2013 to average 19.9 MMbpd, the highest level for the month in seven years.
Neste Oil, REG settle renewable diesel patent dispute in Singapore, US
With the disputes now resolved, REG and Neste Oil say they look forward to working together to grow and expand the renewable fuels and chemicals marketplace globally.
Eastman Chemical to expand ester alcohol output by 20% at Texas plant
The plant expansion is expected to be complete in the second half of 2016 and will increase capacity by more than 20%. In addition to its largest Texanol site in Longview, Eastman also manufactures the product at its Jurong Island, Singapore site and at its joint venture in Zibo, China.
Sunoco acquires US gasoline marketer Aloha
The Aloha acquisition extends Sunoco's business into one of the fastest-growing markets in the US and expands its capabilities into refined products terminals.
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