Platts – Oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell to 29.7 million barrels per day (b/d) in November, the lowest volume since mid-2011 when the uprising in Libya significantly reduced the ...
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US chlor-alkali facilities operated at 85% of capacity in November, data from the Chlorine Institute showed Tuesday. The operating rates were up six percentage points from October's 79%. The trade association said US chlor-alkali ...
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The traditionally low-cost pasture-based dairying regions, such as Australia, have lost their cost advantage as input prices have risen, and now compete on the global market with a similar cost of production to producers with more intensive ...
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India is constantly going towards the evolution as well as founding more and a more industries through it's national growth also increase but along with that pollution also increase. Almost all the manufacturing industries distinct are ...
Given the fast growing market demand for viscose staple fibre (VSF), a man-made, biodegradable fibre with characteristics akin to cotton, Hong Kong-listed specialty cellulose producer Sateria is trying to put the VSF fabric production ahead ...
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China's natural gas sector will develop quickly in the near future, which offers "golden opportunities" for business and cooperation, an Hong Kong-based think-tank said in a report on Monday. The paper, known as "CEFC China Energy Focus: ...
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Last week, Manitoulin Transport bought the Canadian assets of Vitran Corporation and that's just what the Canadian trucking market needs, according to a CIBC World Markets report. "There remain too many players, which has resulted in poor ...
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While most market sources on Friday said they were unsure why domestic mills have yet to increase US steel sheet prices in response to rising scrap prices, at least one service center executive said it may be the result of relatively ...
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While most market sources on Friday said they were unsure why domestic mills have yet to increase US steel sheet prices in response to rising scrap prices, at least one service center executive said it may be the result of relatively ...
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I have fond memories of 2010 when our industry catapulted out of the recession. Distribution and component suppliers were in flat-out growth mode as all struggled to deal with rapidly rising demands that rapidly swamped capacity levels that ...
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The Shanghai benchmark copper contract for delivery in February declined by 0.78 percent on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) Friday compared to Thursday, ending at 51,160 yuan ($8,429.59) per ton. However, it still climbed by 0.49 ...
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The makers of an alternative fuels management system, a truck rental chain and a natural gas supplier have come together to bring the Ontario trucking industry an opportunity to enjoy the cost savings of natural gas, with no up-front costs. ...
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The BMW X1 will receive several updates for 2014 focused on refining the its appearance and improving its internet-based mobility services. Externally, the BMW X1 is set to receive a slightly revised front apron and LED daytime driving ...
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A newly launched Athena service uses the tagline "Fall in love. With what big data can do for you and your company." No, it's not a dating site and no, big data isn't always very loveable. However, the new service, provided by Vigillo, ...
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How long can LED lasts? As product prices are reduced, are LEDs lifespan also becoming much shorter? Some in the LED industry have boldly stated: "A person only needs a single LED lamp through their entire life. But in this fast paced ...
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