Industry: Power & Utilities

Despite its reduced environmental impact relative to other disposal methods, flaring represents a dissipation of economically viable energy resources.

Between 2008 and 2013, US natural gas output rose considerably, with shale gas growing even faster. However, recent price declines may hinder this expansion by impacting well profitability and future drilling activity.

The 2009 U.S. stimulus package allocated funds across diverse energy sector programs.

Despite recent reduced public attention, two new reports indicate continued expansion in renewable energy capacity, investment, geographic distribution, and decreasing energy costs.

Shin-Etsu’s PVC plant in Kashima starts operating at full capacity Shin-Etsu Chemical says that its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant at Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan has started operating at full capacity since May 31. Operations at the PVC plant, where production was suspended since the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, were partially […]

Polymer-Chemie launches expansion of Russian plant German plastics compounder Polymer-Chemie has formally launched the first expansion phase of the compounding plant of Tula Polymer, its Russian production subsidiary in Russia’s Tula region. Stage one of the project was formally inaugurated in the presence of top company, regional and municipal officials on 8 April. The compounder […]

Former Dow scientist convicted of selling trade secrets A former Dow Chemical Co. scientist has been convicted of selling information on production of Tyrin-brand chlorinated polyethylene to Chinese firms. Wen Chyu Liu – also known as David Liou – was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge on Feb, 6 and […]

While renewable energy costs decline, some developing nations prioritize energy access over economic considerations.

Thermax, a leading energy and environmental service firm in India, is partnering with Reykjavik Geothermal to develop power plants in India.  A 3 MW pilot project in Ladakh has been planned.  This deal is in alignment with similar deals Thermal has executed on in the recent past, seeking to strengthen its position as a supplier […]

COAL Sinopec to build coal-based MTO project in China China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), the second largest oil and natural gas producer in China entered an agreement with the government of Hebi city in China’s central Henan province to jointly develop a 1.8 million ton per year coal-based methanol to olefin (MTO) project. Sinopec […]

Despite the cost, altering China’s energy mix is feasible due to its adaptable infrastructure and directed investment capacity, enabling a shift to renewables for rising demand. Ongoing green investments and emissions reduction efforts reflect this strategy and address global climate concerns.

AMERICAS BP oil leak in Gulf of Mexico – Updates After a series of unsuccessful efforts, BP has made some headway in containing the oil spilling out of a well at a depth of 5,000 feet in the Gulf of Mexico. Following the failed “top kill” operation, BP deployed the lower-marine-riser-package (LMRP) cap containment system, […]