Petrochemical feedstock

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Feedstock derived from petroleum, used principally for the manufacture of chemicals, synthetic rubber, and a variety of plastics. The categories reported are naphtha (endpoint less than 401 degrees Fahrenheit) and other oils (endpoint equal to or greater than 401 degrees Fahrenheit). (source: EPA)

Dupont, Dow face higher raw material costs  -  22 Oct 2007
MarketWatch..."The cost of ethane, a critical petrochemical feedstock for Dow, has spiked recently, as much as it did in the second quarter, which proved to be a

UPDATE 2-Valero Energy sees margins hurting 3rd-qtr profit  -  Oct 10, 2007
ReutersIt also realized lower margins on asphalt, lube oil, petrochemical feedstock and many other products as prices for those items did not keep pace with the

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Valero Energy sees margins hurting 3rd-qtr profit  -  Oct 10, 2007
Reuters UK,It also said it realized lower margins from many of its products, such as asphalt, lube oil and petrochemical feedstock, as prices for those items did not

Private refinery planned for northeast England  -  Oct 10, 2007
Reuters UK,The plant will process 200000 barrels a day of heavy crude oil into low-sulphur diesel, petrochemical feedstock naphtha and kerosene for use in the UK and

Monday's Hot Stock's to Watch: (OTCBB: GXPI), (OTC BB:URCO ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),...including ultra-low sulfur and ultra-low aromatic synthetic diesel fuels, and naphtha; and specialty products, such as waxes, petrochemical feedstock,

01-10-2007: ECER will be tougher task  -  Oct 1, 2007
The Edge Daily,...development of the Kertih Plastics Park (KPP) to take advantage of the existing infrastucture and proximity to petrochemical feedstock in Terengganu.

Closure may cut Aramco Nov LPG loading capacity by 30pc  -  Oct 12, 2007
Khaleej Times,...“LPG is no longer attractive as an alternative to naphtha as a petrochemical feedstock,� said Hou Lingwan, Taipei-based trading manager at CPC Corp.

Playing politics with pipe  -  Oct 10, 2007
Oilweek Magazine,...and the export of natural gas liquids as diluent would only occur when it was not needed to meet Canadian petrochemical feedstock requirements.

4000 jobs for new oil refinery  -  Oct 10, 2007
Hartlepool Today,It will process 200000 barrels of crude oil a day into high quality, low sulphur diesel, petrochemical feedstock, making it one of the largest plants of its

£2bn boost as refinery promises 2500 jobs  -  Oct 9, 2007
The Northern Echo,...will process 200000 barrels of heavy crude oil a day, producing high- quality, low sulphur diesel, petrochemical feedstock naphtha and kerosene,

Williams to supply feedstock to Nova's Joffre plant  -  Jul 23, 2007
plastemart.com,Williams Cos. in Redwater, near Edmonton; is to supply petrochemical feedstock to Nova's Joffre, Alberta plant. Modifications will be introduced by Williams

BUYINS.NET: BZH, SIG, RTK, AMPL, EXPE, NHWK Have Been Added To ...  -  Aug 9, 2007
Insurance News Net,...including ultra-low sulfur and ultra-low aromatic synthetic diesel fuels, and naphtha; and specialty products, such as waxes, petrochemical feedstock,

Focus on High-growth Segments Imperative in the North American ...  -  Jul 26, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),However, this growth is likely to run into some roadblocks due to the escalating prices of petrochemical feedstock. To remain cost competitive in the

UPDATE 1-Nova Chemicals agrees with Williams to extract ethane  -  Jul 23, 2007
Reuters.uk,N: Quote, Profile , Research) has agreed to supply petrochemical feedstock to Nova's Joffre, Alberta, plastics-manufacturing plant.

Commentary: Will Asia choose clean energy or dirty energy?  -  Aug 1, 2007
United Press International, Asia,Oil is also used as a lubricant, petrochemical feedstock, transportation fuel and for other industrial purposes that take precedence over generating power.

Gasoline trade blooms in Asia  -  Jul 31, 2007
The Brunei Times,They are hoping that gasoline trading will thrive further in Asia, where the light-ends market has been dominated by petrochemical feedstock naphtha.

Business Browser  -  Jul 24, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),CALGARY - Nova Chemicals Corp. said Monday Williams Cos. has agreed to supply petrochemical feedstock to Nova's Joffre, Alberta, plastics-manufacturing

Nova Chemicals agrees with Williams to extract ethane  -  Jul 23, 2007
Vancouver Sun,CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Nova Chemicals Corp. said on Monday Williams Cos. has agreed to supply petrochemical feedstock to Nova's Joffre, Alberta,

Cabinet clears petrochemical policy  -  Apr 12, 2007
Economic Times,The policy envisages setting up a petrochemical technology upgradation fund, a plastic development council and a task force on petrochemical feedstock to

PTT of Thailand to form partnership with JG Summit  -  Apr 8, 2007
ABS CBN News,..."In 2006, we have been exporting more than 50000 tons petrochemical feedstock. And our export numbers are growing. And from our exports statistics,

Cabinet clears new infrastructure projects  -  Apr 12, 2007
Daily News & Analysis,The panel further ecided to set up a task force to suggest measures to ensure the availability of petrochemical feedstock at internationally competitive

Sharing Perspectives on the Global Petrochemical Industry  -  Mar 23, 2007
WebWire (press release),While oil is closely linked to transportation fuels, gas -- another major petrochemical feedstock -- is largely tied to needs for electrical power.

PTT seeks petrochem deal  -  Apr 8, 2007
Manila Standard Today,...“In 2006, we have been exporting more than 50000 tons of petrochemical feedstock. And our exports numbers are growing. From our exports statistics,

Feedstock Flexibility, Energy Efficiency Contribute to ExxonMobil ...  -  Mar 21, 2007
Business Wire (press release),ExxonMobil Chemical continues to expand its feedstock flexibility at locations such as its chemical plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo: Business Wire)

Saudization successes at Hawiyah  -  Apr 4, 2007
Spero NewsThe project recovers ethane and propane from sales gas to significantly increase the Kingdom's supply of high-value petrochemical feedstock.

RIL seeks EOU status for refinery  -  Mar 21, 2007
Financial Express,Industry sources said that an EOU to RIL would result in lower cost of production of petrochemical feedstock naphtha, which is likely to find its way into

US and Europe to absorb global LPG surplus...  -  Mar 7, 2007
PetroMine (Subscription),...down demand in Asia, particularly from China, the projected surplus would end up mostly as Petrochemical feedstock in the US and Northwest Europe.

Researcher Ben Anthony: Oilsands Gasification Will Help Unleash ...  -  Feb 16, 2007
Nickle's Energy Group,Sherritt, backed financially by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, says the synthetic gas could be used as a petrochemical feedstock, or provide pure

Plastistrength® and Durastrength® : price increase announcements ...  -  Nov 26, 2006
Polymerupdate.com (subscription),...from the acrylic downstream market and a short monomer supply, as reported by several European producers. At the same time, the petrochemical feedstock

Fog could cause hiccup in fuel supply  -  Dec 15, 2006
Daily News - Galveston County,The waterway, where ships laden with oil and other petrochemical feedstock pass every day, accounts for 11.8 percent of the US refining capacity,

Saudi Aramco's gas exploration activities moving aggressively  -  Dec 6, 2006
Middle East North Africa Financial Network,...growing petrochemical industry," he said and added that the key to the industry is a reliable supply of gas to serve as petrochemical feedstock.

Mitsui oil trader Yamazaki was kingpin of naphtha  -  Nov 29, 2006
ReutersOthers who traded with him daily knew him as the demanding master of the market for naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, where he was involved in more than

Bayer profit falls less-than-forecast 35%  -  Nov 27, 2006
MarketWatch...on growth in polycarbonates, price and volume increases in polyurethanes, though adjusted EBITDA dropped 15% on higher petrochemical feedstock costs.

Wenning: Schering Acquisition Provides Additional Boost to Bayer  -  Nov 27, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),The decline was mainly due to the substantial rise in petrochemical feedstock costs, which was only partly offset by volume increases.

DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions Announces Price Increase for ...  -  Oct 12, 2006
Glass on Web,1, 2006. DuPont stated that this action is required due to the sustained increases in petrochemical feedstock, energy and freight costs. ...

Dow suing Nova over ethane feedstock supplies  -  Sep 29, 2006
Globe and Mail,Alta. The 11-year-old effort produces ethylene, a building block of industrial plastics, using ethane as a petrochemical feedstock. ...

Alberta aims to bolster chemical plant expansion  -  Sep 29, 2006
ReutersCALGARY, Alberta, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Alberta will offer royalty breaks for ethane, a petrochemical feedstock, to encourage chemical makers to expand their ...

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