Weirauch, Wendy
HP Impact: Natural gas study advocates a focus for US policy
The National Petroleum Council (NPC) recommends a portfolio of balanced policy initiatives that would save US energy consumers as much as $1 trillion in natural gas costs over the next two decades. In..
HP Impact: Computer simulator reveals risks for EU's energy supplies
POLES, a computer simulation of the world energy system takes a look at future energy needs and resources. By 2030, world energy consumption will have increased by 70%. More than half the demand will ..
HP Impact: Petrochemicals outlook optimistic as global GDPs improve
The industry has withstood several major impacts that seemingly converged as the "perfect storm." Business dynamics, a soft economy, energy crisis and international events all comingled to create a tu..
HP Impact: Benchmark your plant's security program
HPI facilities are modifying their systems to prevent or minimize terrorist and other attacks. The Construction Industry Institute (CII) is developing best practices for project security and a methodo..
HP Impact: Polyethylene market recovering from glut
According to Jeff Lipton, CEO of Nova Chemicals, the industry has been under siege over the past decade. During the 1990s, the petrochemical industry constructed more capacity than needed. Unfortunate..
HP Impact: Chem engineers: focus on key research needs
Most experts believe that the world's energy needs over the next 20 to 50 years will be met primarily by fossil fuels. Three main challenges in the future energy scenario are limited supply, environme..
HP Impact: International refining margins rise in August
Refinery margins rose in August as a result of strong gasoline prices in all main refinery centers, says an analysis from KBC PEL Market Services. In particular, the US supply disruptio..
HP Impact: Automation market in process industries forecast for $58 billion
The process automation market, whose resilience is directly related to industry prosperity and health of the economy, has experienced mediocre growth. However, the total automation busi..
HP Impact: Major growth projected for LNG market
Capital expenditure in the LNG business is forecast to see strong growth. Total spending over 2003 - 2007 is projected to nearly double that of the previous five-year period (Fig. 2). ..
- U.S. oil, biofuel group recommends 5.25 Bgal in biomass diesel mandates 4/11
- Ukraine will add bioethanol to petrol from May, seeks first imports from EU 4/11
- UN shipping agency strikes deal on fuel emissions, CO2 fees 4/11
- S&P analysis: Global refined product demand growth likely to weaken, absolute decline cannot be ruled out 4/11
- U.S. targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions 4/11
- Russia's Novatek plans condensate processing complex in Murmansk 4/11
