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Carbon Dioxide Removal: Counting the Cost
Back when I was a mere twinkle in the petrochemicals’ price reporting agency (PRA) industry’s eye, the practical joke and conundrum: “What's heavier?...
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China Stimulus: View From the Sidelines
In line with other nations targeting fiscal policy to kickstart economic growth, China has plans to cut interest rates by the close of October 2024....
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Chlorine: The Salt of The Earth
Used in diverse applications across various industries, including pulp and paper production, chlorine is key to thousands of everyday products. Even...
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Chemical Industry Litmus Test: Insight From Our "in the field" Consultancy Team
Consultants and business managers from our chemicals team have attended the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) Annual Meeting since the last...
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Ammonia: What Future for Fuels, Feedstocks and Fertilizers?
As the second-most produced chemical worldwide and the single biggest carbon-emitting chemical, ammonia is a supply chain product ripe for...
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Rebuilding After Adverse Weather: Chemicals in Focus
First published on October 9, 2024 this blog post was updated Thursday October 10 During the course of Hurricane Milton’s approach towards the US...
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Caustic Soda and Electric Vehicles: Driving A Sustainable Future
As the world increasingly shifts its focus toward sustainability, the growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is illuminating the oft-overlooked...
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Free Chemicals? A Bizarre Business Practice for Unpredictable Times
Most of us know of loss leaders. We may have seen retailers sell goods below cost to attract customers, though not in a chemical trade setting. The...
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Acetone Innovation: A Revival of 20th Century Technology
During the course of 2024, more than 8,000 kilotons of the building block compound acetone will be used in fuels, acrylics, fabrics, cosmetics, and...
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Polyamide: Engineered Thermoplastic for the Automotive Sector
When carmaker Porsche launched its iconic “ducktail” rear spoiler to boost the 911 Carrera RS 2.7’s aerodynamics, the entire vehicle weighed under...