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Kruger Products Decided to Shutdown Old Assets at Memphis Plant

Furthermore, the company committed to offer all possible support to the impacted employees during the transition.

IP Partnered with the Paper and Packaging Board to Launch New Campaign

The unprecedented rise in e-commerce deliveries have made residential recycling more important than ever.

AF&PA Member Highlighted Best Safety Practices at Mills

The Essity sites follow an observation program by the name “Because I Care (BIC)”.

PET prices in Southeast Asia likely to decline further

The weakness in demand owing to upcoming Chinese New Year holiday has resulted in a cool-off in PET prices in South East Asian markets

Global ethylene market to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%, to touch $177.83 billion by 2017

The findings of the recent study conducted by Market Research Reports forecasts Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.2% to the global ethylene market

Argentine polymer and synthetic rubber output fell 15% in July, says data

According to data released by the Argentine National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC)

Global petrochemical market to reach $791 billion by 2018, says research report

According to study conducted by Transparency Market Research, the world wide petrochemical market is estimated to touch $791.05 billion in the next five years

AIIS questions massive OCTG case filing as overkill

A coalition of domestic OCTG producers filed a massive trade action against imports of OCTG from 9 countries, alleging dumping and in some cases, subsidies

European petrochemical production hugely hit by devastating floods

The petrochemical production and distribution in several Central European nations have been disrupted by heavy floods across the region

GCC petrochemical output grew 5.5% regardless of global slowdown

The yearly report published by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) states that the petrochem output by GCC countries recorded a growth in 2012 despite global slowdown

India hikes import tariffs on a range of major polymers

All imports of polymers are going to cost 50% higher in India. The government has decided Thursday to hike the import duty on a range of polymers by a 2.5%

Freight flows between US and NAFTA partners turn sluggish during February

According to the recent data published by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) under the US Department of Transportation, the surface trade between the US and its NAFTA partners slumped during the month of February

Saskatchewan exports keep booming in 2012; outshines B.C for the first time

The total exports by Saskatchewan province surged higher in 2012 to beat B.C for the first time in history

Australia on the brink of becoming largest LNG exporter by 2020

According to estimates released by a British business process research group, Australia may surpass Qatar to become the largest exporter of LNG by 2020

Shell to exit from Australian refinery; around 500 jobs at risk

The petroleum major Shell has announced its decision to quit from the Australian Geelong refinery.

Kitimat refinery has likely potential to boost B.C economy, comments industry expert

The Kitimat petroleum products refinery may have a significant impact on the B.C economy, according to industry expert.

US crude oil imports hit 16 year February lows : API

According to the monthly statistics released by the American Petroleum Institute (API), the US crude oil imports have hit new lows during the month of February.

NS and NL may fare well ; growth forecasts lower for majority of provinces: RBC Economics

The 2013 Provincial outlook released March 19th by RBC Economics states that natural resource-intensive provinces will continue to lead growth in 2013. The Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador provinces may rebound and shine during the year.

China's petrochemical output growth seen moderating

Chinese petrochemicals output growth appeared to be moderating in 2011 as tightening lending conditions led to lower rates of domestic consumption growth

Truck dealer uses recycled oil for heating system

MHC Kenworth, a truck dealer in Oklahoma is using recycled engine oil for its heating system as a part of its environment friendly initiatives

US-EPA Removes Chemicals from Former Wabbaseka School

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed abandoned chemical containers from a demolished school in Arkansas that included inflammables, corrosive acids and toxic material

Japan's LPG demand to go down 3% after Tsunami

Japan's LPG demand may decrease even up to 3% of the country's total demand following the devastating Tsunami hit the country

Tap Oil, other HJV partners face court over failed gas deliveries

Tap and its fellow joint venture participants in the Harriet Joint Venture (HJV), in which Tap has a 12.2% interest, have been served with proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia

Kuwait resumes oil production, exports

Kuwait has resumed its oil production and exports after the emergency shutdown of industries on Friday due to massive sandstorm hit the region

Japan-Persian gulf VLGC freight charges surge on port delays

The freight charges for VLGCs plying the key route of Persian Gulf-Japan for refrigerated LPG cargoes, surged to a 30-month high of $54/mt on Wednesday mainly because of port delays in Japan and India