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‘Accidents’ at refineries, petrochemical plants pollute Texas, environmental group says

July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON — According to a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), “accidents” and other non-routine events at Texas oil and gas facilities, refineries and petrochemical plants released
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Braskem buys part of Pennsylvania refinery

July 11, 2012
PHILADELPHIA — Braskem, the leading resin producer in the Americas and the largest polypropylene producer in the United States, has acquired the propylene splitter assets at Sunoco''s former refinery
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U.S. coal use fell 5% in 2011

July 10, 2012
WASHINGTON — The "Electricity Monthly Update" from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on June 27 that coal and natural gas were in a statistical tie, each with a
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GE, Rosneft to jointly pursue oil and gas opportunities

July 3, 2012
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Total Petrochemicals France under investigation for manslaughter

June 21, 2012
METZ, France — Total Petrochemicals France is under investigation for alleged manslaughter and intentional injury in relation to a July 2009 explosion that killed two people at the Carling
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Enterprise to build petrochemical plant along Texas coast

June 21, 2012
HOUSTON — Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners has announced plans to build a petrochemical plant along the Texas coast, the Houston Chronicle reported. The company will build a plant for
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Global Infrastructure Partners buys Chesapeake Energy’s GP and LP interests

June 19, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Chesapeake Midstream Partners (CHKM) announces that Global Infrastructure Partners has agreed to acquire all of Chesapeake Energy Corp.’s ownership interest in CHKM for $2.0 billion. The
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California Energy Commission awards $6 million to expand biorefinery

June 14, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Energy Commission has awarded $6 million to Clean World Partners, LLC for the expansion of a biorefinery that converts waste from local food processors
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Phillips 66 eyes further investment in Gulf of Mexico region

June 12, 2012
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Phillips 66 is considering investing in a second new petrochemical plant in the Gulf of Mexico region, The Financial Times reported. CEO Greg Garland said the
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Purdue University researchers develop cost-effective process for creating biofuels

June 12, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers have developed a new cost-effective, high-yield process for converting biomass into liquid fuels. An economic analysis shows that the cost of the
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