Weirauch, Wendy
HP Impact: HPImpact: Miscellany of note from the HPI
Chrysler Group is using B5 – a 5% blend of biodiesel – for the first tank of fuel in its new Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicle. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be made from f..
HPIn Europe: Reregulators want the reins back
After a decade of undeniable market liberalization, it's claimed that industry in Europe is entering a new era. It will be a time of reregulation and, if you're in the EU, it's coming to a legislature..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Shifting Middle East demand patterns impact product markets
The Middle East continues to be the center of activity in the world petroleum market, with developments in oil, gas and condensate production, continued growth in product demand, and a lasting program..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Natural gas prices forecast to fall as supply comes online
Third-quarter natural gas prices at Henry Hub are forecast to average $5.86 MMBtu. Management consulting and engineering firm R.W. Beck has updated its forecast by $0.50/MMBtu due to "the unexpected i..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Study assesses health of Asian ECCs
Robust economic and infrastructure changes in Asian nations are being intensively scrutinized by industry analysts. More efficient means of transportation, high-speed transfer of capital funds, the re..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Innovative proposal for financing clean coal technology
A new financing proposal from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government could make clean coal technology commercially viable in the US. The plan would bring together the federal government, public util..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Who managers listen to when innovating
Every year, the European Commission carries out an opinion poll among European Union business managers. The object is to seek their views on their own companies' performance in the innovation stakes. ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: To offshore or not to offshore?
For most manufacturers and knowledge providers, offshoring is a perplexing decision. You must cut costs to remain economically viable, but you're just not sure if moving offshore is right for you. You..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Safety systems market to grow 7%/yr to 2008
The safety systems and critical control system market, a $650-million sector in 2003, will grow to over $900 million in 2008 – a 7%/yr growth rate. A new global outlook from ARC Advisory Group (w..
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
