Weirauch, Wendy
HP Impact: HPImpact: Analysis of emissions data is misleading, admonishes NPRA
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) recently released a report critical of the refining industry that is based on a flawed assessment, according to the National Petrochemical & Refiners Associat..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Brisk capital project activity requiring smart procurement practices
Owner/operators are continuing to invest heavily in refining and petrochemical facilities. This level of activity is stretching the capabilities of suppliers and more than ever requires engineering co..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Commodity prices push developments in unconventionals
Tightening global oil supply and regional squeezing of gas supply coupled with demand growth have resulted in increasing interest in exploiting unconventional hydrocarbons. Analysts with Wood Mackenzi..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Global product supply and demand outlook from EIA
Cold weather and the resulting higher demand for heating fuels in the US reduced petroleum inventories (both crude and product) more than expected in February. Spot prices for crude oil and natural ga..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Meeting energy demand should be top of US agenda, says DOE
The demand for energy is rising rapidly and will continue to do so in the coming decades. US government projections are that by 2030 global energy consumption will grow over 50%, with 70% of that grow..
HP In Brief: HPInBrief March 2007
  China: tech's springboard The newest improvements in pumps, valves, filters, fans and other process eq..
HP Impact: HPImpact: EU chemicals industry in 2007 forecast to see 3% volume growth
The year 2006 was very favorable for the European chemicals industry. The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) expects output by the industry (excluding pharmaceuticals) to tally a 2.5% growth i..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Global refining: demand to outstrip capacity to 2010, says new study
Refining has been transformed into an industry that is once again attracting significant investment. Demand is expected to outstrip capacity additions for the next three years, thus maintaining the cu..
HP Impact: HPImpact: President Bush's new energy plan targets US gasoline use
The 2007 State of the Union Address from Pres. George W. Bush contained program initiatives regarding energy sources and applications that directly affect the US refining industry. Pres. Bush urged Co..
HP Impact: HPImpact: World catalyst demand forecast to rise 3.6%/yr to 2010
After experiencing robust growth in recent years due to rapidly rising prices, catalyst demand will moderate in the near term due to falling raw material and energy costs. Further out, growth will re-..
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