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HP Impact: HPImpact: Competitive demands, public expectations ratchet up for refiners
Exceptional oil consumption and the resulting high prices have put refining firmly in the public spotlight. Competitive demands and public expectations are both increasing, according to in a recent ou..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Petrochemicals sector in China sees rapid capacity buildup
Surprisingly, despite China's oil-poor reputation, that country could become a major competitor in petrochemical production, says a new analysis from SRI Consulting (http://wp.sric.sri.com). "In the h..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Owners respond to era of 'sharing' the workforce shortage
The downstream industry is in a new state of transition – transition in the sense that the recent surge in the demand for engineering contractor services is ushering in an entirely new era for th..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Professional piping designer program fully operational
The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED) has successfully completed its final pilot test of its certification exam for Professional Piping Designer (PPD) Level III. The pilot test was give..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Continued growth in energy stocks forecast by S&P
Standard & Poor's reports ongoing confidence in energy stocks, favoring investment strategies that overweight exposure to this sector. The independent financial research firm's council of senior econo..
HP Impact: HPImpact: US pump demand to reach $8.5 billion in 2010
US demand for fluid-handling pumps is expected to increase 2.7%/yr to $8.5 billion in 2010, supported by an improved outlook for many pump-using industries. In addition, gains will be bolstered by con..
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  NOCs to continue acquisitions Executives at National Oil Companies (NOCs) are seeking new relationship..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Push is on for more progress in technology interoperability
Aiming to accelerate the pace of technology deployment, industry consortia FIATECH is spearheading a new project. The initiative's mission is to improve the performance of facilities over their full l..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Petrochemicals: Global earnings have peaked, says a CMAI analysis
A fundamental and lasting recovery in the chemicals, plastics and fibers markets has reached maturity, according to a recent analysis by CMAI (www.cmaiglobal.com). Several product markets are exhibiti..
HP Impact: HPImpact: RFID technology's price tag decreases through standardization
In late 2004, a number of US industry mandates—most notably from Wal-Mart and the US Department of Defense—began to force companies to utilize radio frequency identification (RFID) labels. A..
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