Petrochemical industry – Page 5
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BusinessChemicals industry roundup 2019
Focus turns to sustainability amid rising economic pressures and political uncertainty
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BusinessFormer Braskem chief arrested in US for bribery
Ex-leader of Brazilian petrochemical firm allegedly helped divert $250m to a secret slush fund to bribe government officials and political parties
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BusinessLeaking filter caused deadly explosion at US plant
Blast that killed one and injured 30 others at a KMCO facility in Texas was caused by hole in pipe component
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BusinessChemical firms urged to plan for no-deal Brexit
European Chemicals Agency highlights hundreds of chemicals whose Reach registrations would be voided
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BusinessIndustry delves into the digital toolbox
Chemical companies are making their plants and processes increasingly digital, data-driven and interconnected
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OpinionHas x-ray had its day?
Will the giant of structure determination be toppled by blasts from electron beams?
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BusinessEnhancing solvents' sustainability
Increased recycling and replacing toxic solvents with greener alternatives will reduce environmental impact
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ResearchSinking wastewater from oilfields could be causing stronger earthquakes
Effects can continue for over a decade after disposal ends
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BusinessCurbing industry’s carbon emissions
Replacing fossil-fuelled furnaces with renewable electrical heating and cutting carbon from some heavy industries could make a serious dent in climate targets
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BusinessProfile: Oxford nanoSystems’ heat transfer coatings
Nanospiked coatings drastically increase heat exchangers’ efficiency and can be applied after manufacturing
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BusinessBASF to axe 6000 jobs worldwide
5% cut to global staff part of a drastic restructuring to simplify corporate structure
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OpinionGet with the quantum program
Now is the time for industry to engage with the emerging world of quantum computers
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BusinessIndustry adopts quantum computing, qubit by qubit
Companies looking to solve complex chemistry problems are among early adopters of quantum technology
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BusinessChina makes slow progress on safety
Government policy drive continues, as self-regulation also grows
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BusinessDeadly explosion at US chemical plant
Isobutylene tank explosion kills one and hospitalises two at KMCO plant in Crosby
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NewsHexion, Momentive and Norsk Hydro all hit by ransomware cyber attacks
Cybersecurity failures have forced network shutdowns and disrupted business at three chemical firms
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NewsWindow of opportunity to deal with harmful chemicals closing, UN warns
Innovative solutions needed as report acknowledges governments and businesses won’t hit 2020 targets
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OpinionDivergent reality
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the two will inevitably drift further apart
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BusinessWhat might Brexit mean for industry?
Questions hang over regulation, trade, talent and investment