Shale Oil & Gas
Overview A Chemical Watch article titled “Plastics: Industry’s fortunes are uncertain” summed up the state of the oil market in its explanation of the future of the plastics industry. “The fall in crude oil prices and its impact on shale oil and gas production, as well as increased consumer spending in the United States, a […]
The Future of Shale Oil & Gas—Opinions Differ
Ohio shale and gas production shifts south A Columbus Dispatch article by Dan Gearino said that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources report on second-quarter results show the center of Ohio shale development shifting south to Noble County and Antero Resources Corp. The top two natural-gas wells are located in Monroe County; both are owned […]
Major New U.S. Chemical Manufacturing Projects seen at Risk Under EPA Rules
ICIS news reports that billions of dollars’ worth of new chemical sector and other manufacturing projects may be in jeopardy because of federal pre-construction environmental requirements, industry officials told a U.S. House panel last Wednesday. The report, authored by ICIS writer Paul Hodges, who studies key influences shaping the chemical industry said that 8 in […]
Chemical Industry News – March
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) US Chemical Production Index rose by 0.3% in January, following a revised 0.6% gain in December, 2013. Production increased in all seven regions of the US for the third consecutive month. Compared to January 2013, total chemical production in all regions increased by 0.3% year-over-year. The ACC reported that US […]
Chemical Markets Update
The American Chemistry Council The ACC is conducting a webinar on March 6, 2014 at 11 AM Eastern time regarding the topic of the DINP to the California “Propisition 65” list of chemicals “known to the State to cause cancer.” This listing passed despite the weight of scientific evidence to the contrary. The listing occurred […]
