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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.
East Coast refiners going strong despite bleak predictions
According to the most recent EIA weekly oil data, the U.S. East Coast has reached a record high rate of refining capacity at 93.8 percent, with a total crude processing capacity at 1.293 million barrels per day.
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.
Global market for sensors to reach nearly $116.1 billion by 2019
The global market for sensors is expected to increase to $79.5 billion in 2014, reaching $116.1 billion by 2019, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
Fire causes serious damage at Florida potato processing plant
By the time firefighters arrived at the scene, a number of warehouse structures had already been engulfed in flames.
Chemical leak at Bayer CropScience plant forces evacuations
According to the Lubbock Fire Department, a cracked 1,400 kg tank was leaking hydrogen chloride, which forms hydrochloric acid when it reacts with moisture.
California moves closer to fracking ban
California appears to be on the verge of formally forbidding the technology, as three bills are currently going through the state's legislature on banning operations until fracking has been found to be safe.
Shell to start fracking in Colorado
Shell Oil announced Monday plans to utilize hydraulic fracturing at two of its wells in northwest Colorado, Craig Daily Press reported.
Dow Chemical receives $2.2 billion in legal settlement
The $2.2 billion payment from Kuwaiti-owned Petrochemical Industries Co. (PIC) settles a lengthy legal dispute over the failed K-Dow joint venture.
More than a dozen injured in Formosa Plastics plant fire
According to a company spokesman, the fire broke out around 1:00 p.m. in one of the plant's polyethylene production units.

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