AKRON, OHIO (Oct. 27, 3 p.m. ET) -- North American polypropylene resin prices have plummeted an average of 14 cents per pound since Oct. 1, with polyethylene prices taking a smaller, 3-cent drop since…
…dive since Oct. 1. Regional prices for polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene and ABS also are down in recent weeks, according to buyers contacted by Plastics News. Drops in demand and in raw material prices…
…dive this week as some sellers try to tempt buyers into sales at May prices, as per ICIS. It is almost impossible to differentiate between bids and offers and business done, such is the spread in the…
Spot ethylene prices have been under dual pressure in major markets since the beginning of May, as per ChemOrbis. Falling crude oil and naphtha prices have pulled spot ethylene prices considerably down…
…diversion of the additional emissions to the flare system. Units are being restarted as quickly as possible. (The) Flare gas recovery is being utilized to the maximum extent possible". The report listed…
…diversification of the companys supply base for the Corunna project and will also support the future growth plans. Statoils President, Martin Jones commented that they have been working with NOVA Chemicals…
…divestment of its carbon black activities on July 29, 2011. The new owners are the investors Rhône Capital and Triton Partners. Including the assumption of certain obligations, the transaction is…
…diversification into petrochemicals.
…divesting its supply chain business to focus on its higher growth advanced composites business, Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG)’s parent company Umeco plc has purchased certain of the assets of…
…diversification into petrochemicals.
Yesterday Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Jon Wellinghoff said at a U.S. Energy Association Forum that no nuclear or coal plants may ever be needed in the United States.
The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors at its annual meeting today approved the membership of five companies and the status of six others as Responsible Care® Partner companies.…
We applaud President Obama's remarks highlighting the importance of U.S. investment in clean energy technology and innovation. New and emerging energy efficiency technologies will be a key part of a smart…
…divert over 90,000 lbs. (or 45 tons) of plastic from the waste stream this year and over 105 tons of other materials.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today urged caution as Congress considers legislation that would create federal incentives for natural gas vehicles. The “New Alternative Transportation to Give…