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HP Impact: HPImpact: Technology offers multiple pathways to biogasoline
Overall, the bioethanol industry is evolving from a base primarily of fermenting grain (corn, wheat, milo, etc.), sugar (sugarcane and beet) and starch (cassava, potatoes, etc.) to cellulose fermentat..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Need heightens for security in automation and control systems
The call for protecting industrial automation and control system (IACS) computer environments from malicious cyber intrusions has grown significantly over the past decade. A combination of increased u..
HP Impact: HPImpact: US policy uncertainties cloud refiners' investment decisions
Demand for motor fuels in the US has steadily grown over the past 15 years. Motor gasoline and diesel demand alone rose by over 3 million barrels/day (MMbpd), from a combined 8.6 MMbpd to 11.7 MMbpd b..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Near-term refinery balances hinge on operational changes
Growth in oil products supply from outside of the refining system will lead to a potential oversupply situation in 2010. So predicts a new downstream report from Wood Mackenzie (www.woodmac.com). Non..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Tips for tackling the talent war
The construction industry continues to grow while its workforce declines. According to the US Department of Labor, construction is one of the top industries in terms of projected job growth. The Bure..
HP Impact: HPImpact: German chemicals industry benefits from robust economies
In first-half 2007, German chemical companies profited from stable growth in domestic and world markets. This growth has had positive effects on corporate earnings, the labor market and investments. ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Pressure transmitter market to reach $2.3 billion by 2011
Driven by a stronger emphasis on plant asset management (PAM) and safety applications, the worldwide market for pressure transmitters is expected to grow an average 5.2%/yr over the next five years. ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Energy strategies for confronting rising demand
With risks to the supply of reliable, affordable energy escalating, an integrated national strategy is required. So says a major new report by the National Petroleum Council (NPC), a federal advisory ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: New bioenergy research centers to focus on developing real solutions
The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to invest $375 million in three new bioenergy research centers that will be located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Madison, Wisconsin; and near Berkeley, California. ..
HP In Brief: HPIn Brief
  HPI spending marches upward Continued growth for the HPI is expected to lead to increased global spending in 2008. The industry's capital, ma..
- Methanex buys OCI Global's methanol business for $2.06 B 9/9
- Hungary's MOL reaches deals for oil transport via Druzhba pipeline 9/9
- EU gives South Africa $35 MM in grants for green hydrogen plans 9/9
- Russia's September western port oil loadings to rise 1.5% m/m despite seasonal refinery maintenance 9/9
- Transition to cleaner fuels seen dragging on China's oil demand growth 9/9
- Italy calls for early review of EU combustion engine ban 9/9
