Weirauch, Wendy
HP Impact: LNG imports for US to grow exponentially
LNG imports first surged on the US natural gas stage in the late 1990s, before settling at around 230 - 240 billion cubic feet per year (Bcfy) in 2001 - 2002. That amount represented ab..
HP Impact: China prepares for future of increased HPI product demand
With China's entry into the WTO, it is making significant policy changes to participate as a major player in the global HPI. Most notably, this nation is opening its borders for trade. ..
HP Impact: Emission control materials demand to grow 5.4%/year
Demand in the US for emission control products (components and materials) will increase to $3.9 billion in 2007. Increasingly stringent emission standards set by the EPA and the extensi..
HP Impact: Energy growth trends assessed in data from super-major
World consumption of primary energy increased by 2.6% in 2002, well ahead of the 10-yr growth trend of 1.4%/yr. So says the new BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2003 (www.bp.com). ..
HP Impact: Refiners: Manage key functions for success, urges study
Downstream companies are struggling to achieve real shareholder value. A new report from IBM Consulting emphasizes that the only way companies can succeed is by revisiting their strateg..
HP Impact: Polyolefins exports for China forecast to double by 2010
Expect a major increase in polyolefin exports to China, over 10 million tons (MMton) by decade's end, says a new study by Nexant ChemSystems and Sinodata Consulting. Total polyolefins d..
HP Impact: Global oil execs divided over likelihood of US energy policy
Differing expectations were reported by energy executives about a comprehensive US domestic energy policy being enacted. According to the results of a survey by accounting and tax firm ..
HP Impact: NOx control market down, but still strong
Record purchases for gas turbines and coal-fired plants in the US resulted in world sales of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems of over $4 billion in 2002. This year, sales wil..

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