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Retail Prices of Gasoline Would Be Cut
Jun 10, 2015The National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic planner, said on Monday that retail prices of gasoline would be cut by 110 yuan ($17.78) a metric ton, or 0.08 yuan a liter from Tuesday, while diesel prices would ...
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China's Crude Oil Imports Surpassed Those of The United States in April
May 13, 2015China's crude oil imports surpassed those of the United States in April, making it the world's largest oil importer, recent data showed. China imported 30.29 million tons of crude oil in April, or about 7.37 million barrels per day, data ...
Tags: Oil Imports, Crude Oil
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Argex Titanium Makes Great Progress in 2014
Apr 16, 2015Canadian emerging producer of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2), Argex Titanium said it has achieved significant milestones during 2014 and also the first few months of 2015. According to an Argex press release, during 2014, it ...
Tags: Argex, titanium dioxide, TiO2
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Indorama Ventures to Acquire a 94.91% Stake in Pet
Mar 20, 2015Thailand-based polyester and yarn manufacturer Indorama Ventures will be acquiring a 94.91% stake in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymers maker Bangkok Polyester for an undisclosed amount. A producer of PET polymers in Rayong, ...
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Chinese Oil Companies Prompted to Reduce Output
Jan 11, 2015Rising production costs and falling global crude prices are prompting Chinese oil companies to reduce output and explore other options for sustainable profit growth in the long term, a leading industry expert said on Tuesday. Part of the ...
Tags: crude prices, Crude Oil
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Rhodia Prepping up to Showcase Its First-Ever Line of Skin and Body Friendly Jeans
Nov 17, 2014Rhodia, the synthetic fibre and polymer specialist from France, is prepping up to showcase its first-ever line of skin and body friendly jeans, Emana Denim, at the forthcoming edition of the Barcelonan denim-led trade fair, Denim by ...
Tags: jeans, synthetic fibre, Apparel
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Argex Has Developed an Advanced Chemical Process for The Volume Production
Oct 27, 2014Argex Titanium Inc., a producer of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) used as white pigment in paint, plastic, paper, cosmetics and other applications, has won the ICIS 2014 Award for Best Innovation by a Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise ...
Tags: Argex Titanium, titanium dioxide
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a Hgm Concept Has Received a Special Mention
Oct 24, 2014A Heat Generating Material (HGM) concept, developed by Clariant, a producer of specialty chemicals, has received a special mention in the Best Process Innovation category of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2014. “The HGM finds mention as ...
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Archroma Will Participate in The Upcoming China Outdoor Sports Industry Summit 2014
Mar 12, 2014Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the upcoming China Outdoor Sports Industry Summit 2014. During the event, Paul Cowell, Apparel and Interior Marketing Manager for Archroma in Asia, will present on ...
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The Wearables Smart Specs Marketplace Is a Trend Yet to Happen
Feb 27, 2014(Phys.org) —The wearables smart specs marketplace is a trend yet to happen. On the one hand, proponents emphasize how cool it will be to stay connected via wearables without having to keep extracting and replacing a handheld device. ...
Tags: Icis, Laforge, Smart Glass, handheld device
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A New Natural Gas Discovery in Southeast Sichuan Province
Feb 19, 2014A new natural gas discovery in southeast Sichuan province - the single biggest ever - could ease domestic shortages in as little as a year and give China a stronger hand in energy negotiations with Russia, according to some experts. China ...
Tags: natural gas, domestic shortages
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China Predicted to Use 45 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas by 2030
Feb 10, 2014China predicted to use 45 billion cubic meters of gas by 2030 As China strives to convert to cleaner energy, its liquefied natural gas production capacity will soar in 2014, with higher profits supporting more projects. Fifty-five ...
Tags: LNG Growth, Mineral
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Current Prime Minister Is Offering Subsidies to Attract Financing for New Nuclear Reactors
Dec 27, 2013Nations that are considering nuclear energy must grapple with its high capital costs and Fukushima-scale risk. An energy-policy riptide along the English Channel shows how unpredictable the calculations can be: Both France and the United ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics, Nuclear Plants, Energy
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Elemica Announces That Nine of The Top Ten Companies
Dec 20, 2013Elemica, a leading supply chain operating network provider for the process industries, announces that nine of the top ten companies listed on the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies annual ranking conduct commerce through Elemica's QuickLink ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
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The Average Annual Rise in China's Petroleum Use Will Drop
Dec 15, 2013The average annual rise in China's petroleum use will drop to 2.5 percent during the years 2013 to 2020 as the government tries to slow down economic growth and reduce carbon emissions, said experts. The figure will keep declining to 1.5 ...
Tags: Petroleum Use, Chemical Industry