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Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant kills one, injures 77
An explosion at a chemical plant in the state of Louisiana last week killed at least one person and injured 77 more, local officials have said.
Texas businesses prepare toxic chemical release reports
Businesses across Texas are due to submit their reports on toxin releases for 2012 to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) next month and predictions are hard to make regarding this year's level of toxic chemicals released.
More states join GMO labeling debate
The question of informing consumers about genetically modified products has never been more topical, as more and more states join the lengthy debate over their safety in terms of public health.
Enbridge plans huge pipeline expansion drive
Enbridge, Inc., Canada's largest crude oil transporter, is set to complete a project that would see a network of pipes spanning 5,000 miles
Chemical accidents pose greater risk to public than terrorist attacks, research suggests
Hundreds of facilities across the United States are storing potentially hazardous chemicals that could cause a deadly blast, similar to the one at the West Fertilizer Co. plant in Texas in April.
Explosion at Nova-Kem chemical processing plant forces evacuations
The Nova-Kem plant in Seward, Ill., contained siliconetetrachloride, nitric acid, acetone and hexachlorodisilane, along with chlorine tanks located outside of the building.
Meat, poultry, seafood packaging trends revealed
The U.S. meat, poultry and seafood packaging market will be driven by increased demand for flexible solutions, ready-to-eat packaging and poultry packaging applications over the years until 2017.
Bulk chemicals industry uses 5% of US energy
In 2010, bulk chemicals accounted for about 5% of the nation's energy use and were estimated by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis to provide the nation's economy with 1.4% of the nation's gross domestic product.
Walmart fined more than $100 million for illegal disposal of chemicals
The largest retail chain in the United States, Walmart, has been found guilty of disposing of toxic waste in court cases filed by the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
GE to invest billions to improve fracking
GE believes that its efforts could mitigate the effects from fracking on the environment and could bring about innovative technology that would increase profit for clients.
US gas exports to Mexico on the rise, further growth expected
New research from Barclays reveals that gas exports to Mexico have doubled over the past three years.
Senators unveil bipartisan agreement to update Toxic Substances Control Act
U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) announced May 22 a bipartisan agreement to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
US petrochemical industry growth drives demand for skilled workers
More than $217 billion will be invested over the next six years in downstream petrochemical production in the United States as a result of the shale gas boom that is boosting the U.S. petrochemical industry.
New study reveals economic benefits of LNG exports
According to a new study commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute, exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) could create at least 73,100 to 145,100 jobs at home.
Obama administration proposes new rules for fracking operations
The rules would require all fracking operators to disclose some of the chemicals used in the process, in a move to address concerns over the impact of fracking on waterways and air.
Seminars on functional safety in the process industry kick off in May
KROHNE, Inc. will hold two seminars later this month designed to provide a thorough understanding of planning, documentation and operation of safety related systems.

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