For the
past two decades, the global petrochemical industry
has been struggling with the dual challenge of growing
its business in a mature market while managing costs.
But these concerns have become particularly acute during
the latest increase in oil prices. Read The
years ahead for the petrochemical
sector in the face of oil price volatility
To meet the requirements
of enhanced pressure rating, weathering is the most
crucial property primarily dependent on the quality
of Carbon black. All the major Carbon black suppliers
have been developing improved grades to meeet the critical
requirements of Carbon black. Read further
in 5 key characteristics of Carbon black grades to meet stringent requirements
of plastic pipes
A new
technology has recently been developed to move away
from the conventional styrene production process and
raw materials. This technology will represent a step
change in the costs of styrene production and offer
greater location flexibility. Read further in New Technology to make Styrene Monomer from ethane
A
coating of PEEK that has excellent properties with respect
to resistance to harsh environment as well as excellent
scratch resistance has been developed. Read more in PEEK coating as a replacement of Teflon or PVDF |
