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Options to reduce flaring

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

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Borealis invests in PP Brazil

AMERICAS Borealis to invest in PP compounding in Brazil Borealis has completed the expansion of its PP compounding facility in Itatiba, Brazil. The expansion was completed with an investment of about USD 48 million. The expansion project included the addition of two new lines; the output from the new lines will be sold to automotive […]

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Bloomberg quotes ADI Analytics on small-scale LNG projects

Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics was quoted in Bloomberg’s story on small-scale LNG projects in North America and an advantage that they hold over their large-scale counterparts. Drawing upon his industry experience and knowledge of the natural gas value chain, Turaga commented on small-scale LNG export projects: Now, with finances tight, smaller projects have an advantage […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Formosa Plastics builds PE plant

AMERICAS Formosa Plastics to build new PE plant Formosa Plastics’ new PE plant at Point Comfort, Texas will have the capacity to produce 525 KTA. This will be the second PE unit at the Point Comfort complex. Construction for this unit is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015 and the plant is […]

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Summary of the LNG export regulatory process

U.S. LNG export projects face significant regulatory hurdles, requiring approvals from both the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, each evaluating distinct factors before granting authorization.

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ADI chemicals newsletter: ExxonMobil unveils Vistamaxx

AMERICAS ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new Vistamaxx grade ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing a new grade to its Vistamaxx portfolio. The new grade, Vistamaxx 3588FL provides excellent seal performance in cast PP and heat-sealable BOPP films designed for fast and reliable packaging operations. Comments: Exxon has introduced the new grade to cater to the fast-growing general packaging […]

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New LNG export project planned in Louisiana

Live Oak LNG, a newly announced North American export project with a projected 2019 operational date and five million mtpa capacity, faces an optimistic timeline given its current planning stage and lack of approvals.

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What role can CNG fill as a transportation fuel?

CNG offers the advantages of lower cost and a more established fueling infrastructure in the US. Conversely, LNG provides higher energy density and greater portability due to its independence from pipelines, allowing access to remote areas.

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Will GTL survive low oil prices?

Small, modular GTL projects near small/remote gas fields could improve feedstock access and offer cost, poly-production, and sourcing advantages, potentially enhancing economic returns.

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New technology to address flare emissions

Natural gas flaring has increased dramatically in the United States with the growing development of new shale plays. Today, roughly 10% of total natural gas production is lost to venting and flaring, and in North Dakota one third of all natural gas produced is flared rather than being sold. This increase in flaring has attracted […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Formosa eyes PE unit

AMERICAS Formosa considering a new PE unit in Point Comfort Formosa Plastics is considering the construction of a PE unit at its Point Comfort complex in Texas. This will be the second new PE plant to be built at Point Comfort. Construction on the new PE unit is expected to begin in the last quarter […]