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Strike may hit Texas refinery, national contract talks continue
www.icis.com | Jan 31, 2012
(recast first paragraph, adds Shell quote in paragraph 6) HOUSTON (ICIS)--A worker strike could hit a Valero refinery in Texas as early as Wednesday, sources said, while national union-refiner contract talks continued on Tuesday.

Honeywell Implements UniSim in Russia | Chemical Processing
www.chemicalprocessing.com | Dec 15, 2011
EuroChem plants will be outfitted with operator training solution.

Dow Announces Plans To Fully Integrate And Grow North American
www.chemicalonline.com | Apr 21, 2011
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced comprehensive plans to increase the Company’s ethylene and propylene production -- and to integrate its U.S. operations into

Emulsion Breakers enhance electrical desalter operation., GE Co.
news.thomasnet.com | Mar 25, 2011
GE Introduces New Desalter Emulsion Breaker Chemistry for Light and Medium Density Crudes, GE Co.

FT.com / Japan - First fuel tanker arrives in stricken Sendai
www.ft.com | Mar 21, 2011
The ship's arrival at Shiogama port comes as efforts to alleviate shortages of food and other basic goods gather pace – the opening of the port is a sign of gradual recovery in the region

Press release - Press releases - ThyssenKrupp AG
www.thyssenkrupp.com | Mar 18, 2011
ThyssenKrupp is a global integrated materials and technology group with employees in more than 80 countries developing ideas and innovations to offer solutions for sustainable progress.

LyondellBasell Expands Process and Product Performance of Spherizone Polypropylene Technology Plant
www.chemie.de | Sep 28, 2010
LyondellBasell Expands Process and Product Performance of Spherizone Polypropylene Technology Plant in Italy, : With growing customer requirements for high-performance, specialty polypropylene (PP) products, LyondellBasell announced that it plans to extend production and technology capabilities at

Sakhalin Energy Utilizes Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS for Largest Russian LNG Project Ever
www.chemeurope.com | Sep 2, 2010
Sakhalin Energy is bringing onstream one of the largest integrated oil and gas projects in the world in Russia's Far East. The Sakhalin II Project combines partnership incorporating the recovery, production and transportation of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Sakhalin Energy standardized on

Plastics Advisor Alert. Biodegradable and High-Performance Bioplastic Launched; Plant-Based
www.frost.com | Jun 11, 2010
This issue profiles plant-based sustainable food packaging products, a high-speed lamination technology for seal machines, and the launching of a biodegradable and high-performance bioplastic.

industrialinfo.com - Qatar's Second Helium Production Facility to Begin Operation by 2013
www.industrialinfo.com | May 12, 2010
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