| 2012 - January 23 - Volume 6 Issue 2 |
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Coal
Shenhua Group's coal liquefaction output reached 780 KT in 2011
Linc Energy to sign an underground coal gasification deal
Shell to build coal gasification plants in Ukraine
Saturn Minerals signs feedstock deal for coal-to-liquids facility in Canada
Natural Gas
Methanex to restart plant in Motunui and relocate Chile plant to U.S.
Shell moves towards finalizing plans for U.S. GTL plant
Qatar's giant gas-to-liquids plant to yield profits of USD 6 billion a year
Bio-based
ADM terminates alliance with Metabolix
Novomer enters into a joint development agreement with Penford
Cereplast introduces new hybrid resins
BlackGold and SLM join forces to produce biodiesel
Renewable Fuel
Algae.Tec and Shandong Kerui form a joint venture
Boeing partners with CSIRO for feedstock research
Renewable Energy
Dow Solar selects dealers for Powerhouse Shingles distribution
First Solar’s CdTe solar PV efficiency sets another record
Yash Birla Group plans to build polysilicon plant
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| 2012 - January 09 - Volume 6 Issue 1 |
Coal
Sinopec Group inks coal-to-gas supply agreement with 9 energy firms
Total and China Power hold stone laying ceremony for CTO joint venture in China
Guanghui Industry starts running first phase of coal chemical project in China
Natural Gas
Baotailong Coal & Coal Chemicals to set up coal-chemical JV in China
Sibur details plans for Tobolsk petrochemical complex
Chevron Phillips Chemical to locate planned U.S. Cracker at Cedar Bayou site
KBR to design/build ammonia plant in Egypt
Bio-based
Coca-Cola partners with Avantium, Gevo, and Virent
SUNDOWN® products to use Braskem’s bio-PE
Cereplast introduces three new compostable resin grades
Mitsubishi Motors develops new floor mats based on plant-based fibers
Renewable Fuel
ADM acquires bio-diesel company in Poland
BP Technology Ventures to invest in Cool Planet Biofuels
BASF invests in biomass technology firm Renmatix
EPA finalizes 2012 renewable fuel standards
Illinois extends tax credit for biodiesel
Renewable Energy
SunPower to acquire Tenesol from Total
Stion to build thin-film module plant in Korea
Flamac and Imec partner for development of new materials for solar cells
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| 2011 - December 12 - Volume 5 Issue 25 |
Coal
Sinopec invests more into coal-to-chemical sector
Cougar Energy signs MOU with PT Medco Energi
Lontohcoal plans to build a coal-to-liquids plant in Zimbabwe
Natural Gas
Qatar and Shell sign a USD 6.4 billion plant deal
Shell interested in developing GTL projects in U.S
Dow & Saudi Aramco announce official formation of Sadara
Sasol plans ethane cracker in Louisiana
Total to sign contract with Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding
LyondellBasell plans U.S. olefins expansion and PO/TBA Unit in Asia
Bio-based
Arkema acquires bio-based nylon firms in China
Verdezyne inaugurates pilot facility for bio based adipic acid
Uhde Inventa-Fischer completes successful operation of PLA pilot plant
Cereplast, GAMA Plastik sign three year distribution agreement
Renewable Fuel
Total and Amyris sign agreement to produce renewable fuels
Honeywell partners with Aliphajet to commercialize renewable jet fuel
POET expands biodiesel production
Renewable Energy
Soltecture starts production of 100W thin-film modules
OSM to distribute LDK modules
Xunlight and Trina Solar join forces to install flexible thin-film PV system in China
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| 2011 - November 28 - Volume 5 Issue 24 |
Coal
Shenhua Group’s coal-to-olefin project expected to profit USD 283 million
China’s largest coalchemical project begins construction in Qinghai
Linc Energy plans coal gasification projects in Vietnam
Natural Gas
Russia’s UralMethanolGroup to begin building methanol plant
Emir of Qatar inaugurates Pearl GTL project
Methanex shuts Egypt plant over political unrest
Bio-based
Toray produces world's first fully renewable, bio-based PET fiber
Rodenburg acquires Optimum
Amyris buys chemicals-maker Draths
BioAmber files for an IPO of up to USD 150 million
Renewable Fuel
Waste Management and Fulcrum BioEnergy announce strategic investment
ADM to construct new biodiesel plant in Canada
North Sea Group plans largest ethanol plant in Asia
Renewable Energy
Manz to acquire CIGS thin-film operations of Würth Solar
Solar Frontier signs distribution agreement with Mainstream Energy
NRG Energy acquires solar developer Solar Power Partners
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| 2011 - November 14 - Volume 5 Issue 23 |
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Coal
Lummus’ olefins technology licensed by China Coal
China's Huafeng Coal Chemical begins new methanol plant
GD Power plans to invest in chemical project
Natural Gas
Kuwait plans to build third olefins project
Methanex’s plants in Chile and Trinidad - Tobago operating below capacity
Bio-based
Myriant and Sojitz join forces to distribute bio-based chemicals
ADM begins production of USP grade bio-based propylene glycol
Telles partners with Channel Prime Alliance and Entec Polymers for distribution
BioAmber partners with Mitsui to build biochemical facilities
Cereplast forms distribution agreement with ColorTec
Renewable Fuel
M&G and TPG form technology JV for ethanol plant
Pacific Ethanol sign an agreement with ZeaChem
Abengoa to setup bioethanol plant in Uruguay
Renewable Energy
Samsung invests in solar PV manufacturer Isofoton
First Solar increases capacity at Germany plant
Sharp develops world’s most efficient solar cell
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| 2011 - October 31 - Volume 5 Issue 22 |
Coal
Datong Coal Mine Group launches polyoxymethylene project
China’s Haohua Energy plans to build a coal-to-methanol plant
Guanghui Xinjiang coal chemical project begins trial production
Natural Gas
Polish PGNiG interested in building Europe’s first GTL refinery
Chevron’s natural gas Platong II project in Gulf of Thailand
Enerkem signs methanol deal with Methanex
Bio-based
Toyota uses more bio-based PET in new hybrid
Andolfi to launch new line of compostable bags using Telles bioplastic film
Lanxess partners with BioAmber for renewable, phthalate-free plasticizers
Toray begins test production of PLA compounds in China
Cereplast completes purchase of Italian site
Amyris and ETH Bioenergia form farnesene joint venture
Renewable Fuel
Primus Green Energy produces bio-gasoline on a pilot scale
Algenol Biofuels, Inc. begins construction of pilot-scale direct-to-ethanol biorefinery
Renewable Energy
Evonik commissions new chlorosilane plant
Toray Plastics launches the largest solar farm in Rhode Island
SK to manufacture CIGS thin film solar cell from 2014
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| 2011 - October 17 - Volume 5 Issue 21 |
Coal
Sinopec Zhongyuan Petrochemical’s MTO unit comes on stream
Linc Energy to request permit for a demonstration project in Wyoming
Blackham Resources completes phase II of CTL preliminary study
Natural Gas
Navum-Turkmengas to build GTL, GTE plants
Siluria’s gas to petrochemical process draws investment
Bio-based
PTT chemicals acquires 50 percent stake in Natureworks LLC
Ford & BASF team up to develop bio-based foam for instrument panel
Tecnaro & Henkel collaborate to develop bio-based PA additives for enhancing bioplastics performance
MINERV® PHA SC obtains biodegradable certification
Renewable Fuel
Cellulosic ethanol projects move forward in Italy, Brazil
Toyota develops yeast for cellulosic ethanol conversion
Brazil-US ethanol tariff discussions pick up as expiration nears
Renewable Energy
China’s feed-in tariff policy stimulates 14 GW photovoltaic project pipeline
GE constructs thin film manufacturing plant
Wacker starts polysilicon production at Nünchritz Site
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| 2011 - October 03 - Volume 5 Issue 20 |
Coal
Sinopec builds a USD 2.8 billion coal-based project in China
Accelergy Corporation and Yankuang Group conduct study for coalto-liquids plant in China
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) collaborate with Indonesia in SNG project
Natural Gas
Sasol progresses in GTL plans in Uzbekistan, Canada and the U.S.
Siluria’s gas to petrochemical process draws investment
Bio-based
Amyris and Michelin collaborate to develop and commercialize renewable isoprene
LANXESS to manufacture bio-based EPDM rubber for automotive and electronics industries
Europeans to convert biofuel byproducts into styrene and acrylates
DaniMer partners with Sijo to promote its bioplastics globally
Roquette offers bio-based thermoplastic resin for packing beauty products
Renewable Fuel
ZeaChem gets grant to expand demo plant for jet fuel
Codexis to develop improved yeasts for sugarcane ethanol
Brazil-US ethanol tariff discussions pick up as expiration nears
Evonik breaks ground on new catalyst facility in Argentina
Renewable Energy
LDK Solar raises polysilicon capacity
REC considers permanent shutdown of part of Norwegian manufacturing operations
Solyndra to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Comments on recent bankruptcies in solar PV)
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| 2011 - September 19 - Volume 5 Issue 19 |
Coal
Sasol drops CTL Project in China
Three large coal chemical projects to be launched in Xinjiang
INEOS increases its technology licensing in China
Natural Gas
Sasol to build the first gas-to-liquids facility in U.S.
Iran to establish petrochemical industry in Chabahar
Bio-based
FKuR and Braskem sign green PE compounding agreement
BioAmber partners with PTTMCC to build Bio-based PBS plant in Thailand
PTT expects to wrap up a bioplastics deal in North America
Novamont gets UGO certification for its eco-friendly bioplastics
BASF’s pilot project on compostable bags successfully completed
Renewable Fuel
BP invests another USD100 million in Brazilian ethanol
Enerkem advances methanol-ethanol strategy with offtake agreement
Neste Oil launches joint algae research program
Renewable Energy
Yingli Green Energy, ECN and Amtech join efforts to develop N-type MWT high efficiency PV cell and module
E.ON expands its European solar portfolio
Solyndra to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Comments on Recent Bankruptcies in Solar PV)
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| 2011 - September 05 - Volume 9 Issue 18 |
Coal
Dow Chemical licenses Unipol to Qinghai’s PP plant in China
Synthesis Energy Systems and Ambre Energy enter into technical study agreement for coal-toliquids project
Sasol and Shenhua compete for coal-to-oil technology
Air Liquide and Shenhua Ningxia to build MTP plant in China
Natural Gas
Shell's plans world scale U.S. ethylene cracker near Marcellus shale region
Petrobras revises Comperj feedstock and increases capacities
Iran and Venezuela begin building petrochemical complex
Bio-based
Genomatica manufactures bio-based butadiene
BioAmber to start bio-based succinic acid plant in Ontario, Canada
Cereplast partners with Mastercolor to supply bioplastics in Scandinavian market
WHEYLAYER to develop protein-coated plastic films to replace synthetic oxygenbarrier layers
Toppan launches biomass polyethylenebased Eco-friendly Films
Renewable Fuel
LanzaTech gets federal support for ethanol-to-jet fuel
Aquaflow and Criterion collaborate on algae process
NextCAT gets NSF award to help commercialize catalyst technology
Renewable Energy
DuPont files patent infringement lawsuit against Heraeus
DOE awards USD 145 million for advanced solar technologies
Solarhybrid builds the largest solar power plant in Europe
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| 2011 - August 22 - Volume 5 Issue 17 |
Coal
Shenhua Group’s coalto-olefin demonstration project completed
Altona Energy’s coal to liquid fuel project gets Chinese endorsement
Shenhua Group invests in coal-to-oil conversion projects
Natural Gas
Sebei Gasfield supports local methanol production in China
Tasweeq sells first cargo of GTL naphtha from Pearl GTL
Iran and Venezuela begin building
Bio-based
Novamont and Genomatica form a joint venture for bioplastics
Amyris partners with Kuraray to manufacture and commercialize renewable polymers
Bayer awarded for developing an advance process for producing plastics with carbon dioxide
Minerals introduces engineered additives for enhancing bioplastics performance
Telles partners with Tenova to launch bio-based film for compostable bags and packaging solutions
Renewable Fuel
Ineos closes USDA loan guarantee for cellulosic ethanol
LanzaTech and Harsco agree to develop ethanol-from-steel gas process
Petrobras boosts ethanol investment to increase capacity
Renewable Energy
Trina Solar announces strategic partnership with Australia's Origin Energy
SOLON to shut U.S. module assembly facility
Evergreen Solar files for Chapter 11
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| 2011 - August 08 - Volume 5 Issue 16 |
Coal
Syntroleum and Sinopec start coal to liquids demonstration facility
Dow Chemical postpones coal-chemical complex with Shenhua Group in China
China Shenhua Coal Liquefaction and Shenhua Group assigned patent
Natural Gas
Sumitomo and Mitsui sign Indonesia gas cooperation pact
Chevron Nigeria’s Natural Gas-to-Liquids Plant to Start Production in 2013
Bio-based
BASF & CSM collaborate to produce biobased succinic acid for bioplastics
Croda introduces bioplastic solutions
Battelle researchers develop soybeanbased superabsorbent polymers for diapers
Metabolix partners with CJ CheilJedang to commercialize renewable C4 chemicals
Telles partners with Tenova to launch bio-based film for compostable bags & packaging solutions
Cortec® selects Telles's bioplastic to develop bio-based films for marine & anaerobic digestion markets
Nestlé selects Tetra Pak's carton packages with green polyethylene caps for packing its milk
Renewable Fuel
Higher ethanol prices boost ADM's profits in bioproducts division
Sud-Chemie breaks ground on German wheat straw-to-ethanol plant
Breakthrough in Saudi subsidy list opens door for US DDGS imports
Amyris accelerates renewable diesel, biobased chemicals efforts
Renewable Energy
MEMC announces agreement to acquire US subsidiary of Fotowatio
China outlines terms for national PV feed-in tariff
GM Ventures invests in solar power developer Sunlogics
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| 2011 - July 25 - Volume5 Issue 15 |
Coal
NDRC plan for coalchemical projects expected to be introduced end of 2011
China’s Guodian Younglignt commences construction of BDO and PTMEG projects
Nileke Energy Chemical to build a coal-to-gas plant
Natural Gas
Enterprise products increases its propylene capacity
ENAP and PAE find oil and gas in southern Chile
Polyplastics to build polyacetal plant in Malaysia
Bio-based
Mitsui & Dow form a joint venture to produce sugarcane-based biopolymers in Brazil
NatureWorks to commercialize Ingeo M700 lactide biopolymer for industrial applications by 2013
Cereplast & Polimernet sign agreement for distributing bioplastics to package manufacturers in Turkey
Toray expands bioplastic-based green innovation products in fibers & textiles division
Ecospan expands BioFlow production to Pennsylvania
PTT, Mitsubishi Chemical start bioplastic JV - UPDATE
Renewable Fuel
Lignol to skip demo plant and move straight to commercial unit without DOE funding
Weather impacts Brazil’s latest sugarcane crop
Neste Oil expands input stream to include jatropha, camelina
Renewable Energy
Bosch plans new manufacturing site in Malaysia
Anwell secures government funding for thin film manufacturing expansion
Siemens acquires stake in Semprius
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| 2011 - July 12 - Volume 5 Issue 14 |
Coal
Shenhua Baotou Coal Chemical accepts the world’s largest methanol plant
TransGas expects to begin construction of coal-to-liquid plant in West Virginia
Coal chemical complex to deploy UOP methanol-to-olefins technology
Natural Gas
Gazprom visits North Korea for energy cooperation talks
Sasol and Tailsman Energy launch GTL feasibility study project
Bio-based
DaniMer scaling up hot melt adhesives based on bio-based PHA resins
NatureWorks to Commercialize Latest Grades of Ingeo™ Biopolymers for Wide Applications by 2013
Gevo Partners with Toray to Develop Fully Renewable & Recyclable PET for Wide Applications
Solvay Partners with Avantium to Develop High-performance Bio-based PA for Engineering Plastics
LANXESS Opens R&D Center to Produce Bio-based Butyl Rubber for Emerging Markets in Canada
Renewable Fuel
Algae.Tec signs collaboration contract for demonstration plant
AE Biofuels acquires biotech company Zymetis
KLM Airlines to fuel over 200 flights with renewable jet fuel
Renewable Energy
3Sun Inaugurates Thin Film Manufacturing Plant
Jusung Engineering and MEMC Establish Solar Cell Partnership
Iberdrola Engineering Starts Up Kuraymat Power Plant in Egypt
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| 2011 - June 27 - Volume5 Issue 13 |
Coal
NDRC completed draft plan for coal-chemical industry
Russian firms look to cooperate with Shenhua for coal-to-liquid
China coal launches two coal chemical projects in Xinjiang
Shenhua Ningxia begins selling PP to China
Natural Gas
Aryan Petrochemical’s methanol project aims for 2014 completion
Petronas to reduce stake in Uzbekistan GTL project
Kuwait PIC’s Olefin 3 steam cracker delayed to 2013 and to run on mixed feed due to gas shortage
Bio-based
Berry partners with USDA-ARS to produce PLA-based biodegradable thermoplastics for packaging
BioAmber receives Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award 2011 for succinic acid production
Virent introduces plant-based PET bottles for renewable packaging
JSR commercializes PLA-based bioplastic "BIOLLOY" for packaging applications
M&Q utilizes DSM's Arnitel® to create ECO Plus bio-based pan liners for food applications
Animals eating plastic die in excruciating pain
Renewable Fuel
Final E15 label rule may be coming soon
EPA cuts 2012 cellulosic biofuel target
Iowa ethanol plant gets grant for cellulosic facility
Renewable Energy
Bosch plans new manufacturing site in Malaysia
Anwell secures government funding for thin film manufacturing expansion
Siemens acquires stake in Semprius
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| 2011 - June 13 - Volume 5 Issue 12 |
Coal
Jindal Steel & Power proposes to set up CTL project in Orissa
Posco begins work on synthetic natural gas plant
Linc buys Texas, Louisiana oil fields to support coal-to-liquid plans
Natural Gas
Qatar GTL produces first gasoil
Eni signs MoU with PetroSA to study initiatives for GTL and conventional upstream projects
Australia launches first synthetic fuels research facility in Perth
Bio-based
Avantium raises funds for its YXY technology to develop 100% recyclable bio-based polyester
StyroChem® introduces biodegradable EVRgreen™ expandable PS resin for packaging
RTP commercializes glass fiberreinforced PLA bioplastic compounds
JSR commercializes PLA-based bioplastic "BIOLLOY" for packaging applications
Polimeri Europa & Novamont collaborative investments for producing bio-plastics in Italy
Renewable Fuel
Iowa becomes first state to provide incentives for E15
European Commission funds international algae collaboration
Tenaska backs out of deal with Texas plant after court ruling
Renewable Energy
Tokuyama to expand polysilicon capacity
Suntech Power and Solarhybrid establish strategic partnership
REC to reduce wafer and cell production
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| 2011 - May 30 - Volume 5 Issue 11 |
Coal
High profits from Shenhua Group’s coal-to-liquid project
Sasol interested in coalto-liquid projects in China
Construction of largest coal-to-gasoline plant begins construction in U.S.
Natural Gas
BP and Davy select three leading EPC contractors for Fischer Tropsch deployment
Feedstock shortage delays Iran’s Olefin 11 start up to 2012; other possible delays
Pearl GTL plant gives hope to GTL industry in North America
Bio-based
Eni-Novamont announce an agreement for the relaunch of the Italian chemical industry
Vinçotte awards four-star certification to Braskem's PE-based green plastics
Metabolix receives USD 6 million grant from U.S. Department of Energy for developing bio-based products
Arkema introduces Rilsan® PA11 for fiber Market
BioMCN aims to develop wood-tomethanol plant in Netherlands
Renewable Fuel
Iowa becomes first state to provide incentives for E15
European Commission funds international algae collaboration
Tenaska backs out of deal with Texas plant after court ruling
Renewable Energy
Tokuyama to expand polysilicon capacity
Suntech Power and Solarhybrid establish strategic partnership
REC to reduce wafer and cell production
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| 2011 - May 16 - Volume 5 Issue 10 |
Coal
China's Shenning Group commences operation of world's largest coalbased olefin plant
Sinopec completes construction of syngasto-MEG pilot plant
Brazil’s Vale to build coal-to-liquid plant in Mozambique
Natural Gas
Chemanol to buy 15% stake in Saudi Arabian project
Gas shortages force methanol plant closures
German firm to invest USD 900 million in West Papua
Bio-based
DSM & Roquette to build commercial facility for producing bio-based succinic acid
Avantium establishes YXY pilot plant for production & testing of bio-based polyesters at Netherlands site
Cereplast to start bioplastic resin manufacturing plant in Assisi, Italy
DSM Partners with Elevance for producing bio-based thermoplastic materials
ASTM to review glycerin use in antifreeze
Radicigroup develops 100% renewable bio-based elastane fiber for personal care & textile sectors
Ford to consider dandelions for synthetic rubber
Renewable Fuel
Verdezyne acquires strategic investments from BP, DSM
USDA projects record corn crop in May 11 report
Albemarle acquires alternative biodiesel catalyst firm Catilin
Renewable Energy
Tokuyama to expand polysilicon capacity
First Solar & China Power International New Energy announce international cooperation framework agreement
Daqo New Energy and JNE Solar establish solar module production joint venture
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| 2011 - May 02 - Volume 5 Issue 9 |
Coal
Sinopec’s methanol-toolefins technology expected to be commercialized soon
India’s coal ministry to cancel coal licenses allotted for idle coal blocks
Groundbreaking anticipated for TransGas coal-to-liquids in West Virginia
Natural Gas
Saudi Aramco to invest USD 125 billion over 5 years and plans start up for Rabigh II complex
Uzbekneftegaz signs four agreements of cooperation with China
German firm to invest USD 900 million in West Papua
Bio-based
BioAmber joins hands with Mitsubishi Chemical to reduce PBS manufacturing cost
Asia to be the location for Natureworks’second polylactic acid resin plant
Cardia Bioplastics and Wesco China announce exclusive distributorship
UCAN utilizes Telles' Mirel bioplastic for eco-friendly kitchen compost bags
Major brands increase visibility of biobased PE
Renewable Fuel
MHI and partners complete work on cellulosic ethanol process
Cargill plans to convert corn wet mill into biorefinery campus
Cobalt and API partner to offer cellulosic bio-butanol solution
Renewable Energy
OCI to raise polysilicon production capacity
Chevron starts operations of 1 MW CPV solar field
JA Solar announces strategic partnership with Jabil
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| 2011 - April 18 - Volume 5 Issue 8 |
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Coal
China’s NDRC lifts threshold on coalchemical industry
India to develop two Orissa coal blocks via coal-to-liquid technology by 2018
Linc Energy wins bids for two new exploration licenses
Natural Gas
Methanex restarts methanol plant in Alberta
Algerian methanol project is delayed
Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District reconsiders GTL plant
Bio-based
Dow and OPX Biotechnologies collaborate to develop bio-based acrylic acid
LanzaTech, LCY partner to produce biobased chemicals
ADM begins production at bio-based PG plant
Teijin’s heat resistant PLA finds use in eyeglass frames
Stellar selects Cardia Biohybrid™ technology for making personal care and medical films
Italy’s Viba Group introduces PLA masterbatches with improved
mechanical properties
FKuR introduces transparent and flexible biopolymer for blown film extrusion
Renewable Fuel
Italian company breaks ground for commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant
USDA, DOE to fund USD 30 million in biomass R&D initiative
Suncor ethanol doubles capacity at Sarnia, Ontario plant
ADM to acquire Prairie Pride soy crush and biodiesel plant
German oilseed council demands B30 approval in EN 590 diesel spec
Renewable Energy
GE plans 400 MW thin film manufacturing plant
United Solar to establish manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada
JA Solar announces strategic partnership with Jabil
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| 2011 - April 04 - Volume 5 Issue 7 |
Coal
China targets 10 million tons of coal-to-olefin production by 2020
SES and China Energy sign agreement to invest in project development in China
Indorama plans to invest in Indonesia’s energy sector, including coal gasification
Linc Energy interested in underground coal gasification in Alaska
Natural Gas
Uzbekneftegaz to establish 1.4-butanediol producing facility
Egypt building world’s largest methanol complex
Nigeria plans to boost downstream natural gas sector
Bio-based
Mitsubishi Chemical and PTT form JV for biodegradable plastics
Genomatica collaborates with Tate & Lyle for commercialization of Bio-BDO
Cardia Bioplastics announces distribution agreements in UK and China
Cereplast partners with DMT Plasticolor to supply bioplastic material
NatureWorks announces distribution of its biopolymer based Ingeo™ packaging resins in Taiwan
Avantium to introduce bio-based PEF bottles
Renewable Fuel
Cargill buys Fort Dodge wet mill ethanol plant from Tate & Lyle
North Dakota cellulosic project revamps following feedstock study
Marquis Energy plans to double capacity to 280 MM gallons per year in Illinois
Haldor Topsoe to provide PetroAlgae with catalysts
Renewable Energy
LDK Solar finalizes acquisition of 70% of Solar Power, Inc.
Auria Solar and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plan cooperation
Mitsui Chemicals and Scientex establish solar encapsulant manufacturing joint venture
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| 2011 - March 21 - Volume 5 Issue 6 |
Coal
Total and China Power Investment to cooperate in a coal-to-olefin project
Sasol suspends activity on coal-to-liquid project in ChinaLinc Energy initiates world’s first trial of diesel from UCG Shenning Group plans to build a coal-chemical base in China
Natural Gas
Sasol extends Canadian joint venture
Petrobras and Braskem continue to invest in Brazil’s petrochemical industry
Bio-based
Myriant Technologies and Davy Process Technology join hands to offer bio-based butanediolBioAmber and CELEXION collaborate to accelerate development of bio-based adipic acid
PepsiCo develops 100 Percent plantbased PET bottle
Total Petrochemicals, IFP and its subsidiary Axens form an alliance for bio-based ethylene
TECNARO develops Arboblend Line of bio-based thermoplastics using Telles' Mirel Bioplastics
Frito-Lay trials quieter eco-SunChips bag
Renewable Fuel
New SAFEST Act would alter biodiesel tax credit
USDA opens application window for biofuel funding programs
ZeaChem facility on track for completion
Renewable Energy
ABB invests in CSP Company, Novatec Solar
Wacker expands Polysilicon production capacity
GET, Motech and Taiwan Polysilicon establish joint venture
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| 2011 - March 08 - Volume 5 Issue 5 |
Coal
Shenhua Group’s coal-to-olefin project enters commercial phase
Sinopec to build coal-chemical production basis
India seeks foreign coal assets
Natural Gas
Sasol to acquire 50% stake in Canadian firm for potential GTL opportunities
Shell and Qatar Petroleum sign MOU for development of petrochemicals complex
Methanex New Zealand funding and offtake agreement extended
Bio-based
DNP Green Technology changes name to BioAmber Inc. after acquiring 100% of Bioamber JV
DuPont increases R&D activities with a focus on PVs and bio-based segments in China
Cereplast sets up headquarters in Germany to meet growing European demand for bioplastics
Horizon Technology Partners with Cereplast for bioplastics resins
Cardia Bioplastics hands over Biohybrid™ distribution task in Brazil to Eco Ventures
Purac develops a PLA compound with properties comparable to engineering plastics
Montana Biopolymers to focus on production of eco-friendly polymers
Renewable Fuel
Flint Hills to acquire final Hawkeye plants
TetraVitae successfully demonstrates bio-butanol production
Tax exemption for biodiesel in China
Renewable Energy
First Solar acquires RayTracker, Inc.
AMG acquires solar silicon casting technology from BP Solar
LDK Solar agrees to acquire 70% of Solar Power, Inc.
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| 2011 - February 21 - Volume 5 Issue 4 |
Coal
Ambre Energy proposes to construct a coal gasification facility in Australia
Shell and Wison to develop new coal gasification technology
India’s Coal Ministry identifies seven blocks for coal gasification
Natural Gas
Gazprom Neft to build a GTL facility
Korea Gas to build DME plant selects Unitel for engineering and design
Methanex begins methanol production at Egyptian plant
Bio-based
LANXESS Invests in Gevo, Inc. to focus on developing bio-based butyl rubber
BASF signs a license agreement with Metabolix to produce and market PLA blends under Ecovio®
OPX Bio reaches bio-based acrylic acid Milestone
RAMPF Giessharze launches new set of PURs derived from bio-polyols
Danisco vs. Novozymes patent infringement case will go to court
Renewable Fuel
EU authorizes Cosan-Shell joint venture
Renewable Energy
SolarCity acquires groSolar’s residential business
SoloPower receives conditional commitment of USD198 million for thin film
Samsung and MEMC establish polysilicon joint venture
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| 2011 - February 7 - Volume 5 Issue 3 |
Coal
Sasol and Shenhua CTL project delayed
Coal India plans to set up CTL joint venture with NMDC, Ltd.
Yanzhou Coal and parent Yanchang Petroleum plan CTL project in China
Shenhua Group to launch CTL project in Xinjiang, China
Natural Gas
Methanex and supporters eager to expand global market for methanol as an alternative to gasoline
Saudi Kayan signs deal with SAAC and joint venture with Dow and Aramco
SABIC explores technology to replace gas-based crackers
Bio-based
PTT Chemical to co-develop bioplastics for agricultural use with Royal Project
Foundation & Thailand Research Fund
BASF to significantly expand the capacity of Ecoflex® plant in Germany
Metabolix receives funds from Saskatchewan Ministry to develop oilseed crops as a source for bioplastics
Entropy Resins expands into larger composites markets with its bio-derived epoxy systems
Tectubes launches a biodegradable toothpaste tube made from FKuR's
Bioresins
Renewable Fuel
USDA offers USD 405 million in advanced biofuels loan guarantees to
Coskata, INEOS, Enerkem
Legislation introduced to stop EPA from moving forward with E15 in U.S.
Biofuels market expansion act calls for more FFVs, blender pumps
Renewable Energy
Dow steps up solar shingle production
Aide Solar begins Phase 2 manufacturing expansion
Evergreen Solar to close Devens manufacturing facility
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| 2011 - January 24 - Volume 5 Issue 2 |
Coal
Indonesia to produce coal-based methanol and olefin
Shenhua Group invests in coal-based projects
GE and Shenhua Group form a joint venture for coal gasification
Coal India interested in coal-to-liquid
Japan’s Mitsubishi interested in coal gasification in India
Natural Gas
Sasol cancels coal-toliquid project in Indonesia; shifts interest to gas-to-liquid
Eastman sells its methanol plant to Janus Methanol
Methanex plans to restart its methanol plant in Alberta this year
Bio-based
Novamont launches a company in North America
Cereplast extends reach in Eastern Europe
BioAmber & Cargill to jointly develop microorganisms that produce bio-based succinic acid
BayOne Urethane Systems' offers renewably-sourced foam for footwear application
USDA launches a certification & labeling program for products made from renewable resources
Renewable Fuel
Flint Hills buys two ethanol plants
Indian Oil and LanzaTech sign deal for ethanol technology
Valero invests in New Hampshire biofuel firm
Renewable Energy
Kyocera constructs two new PV module plants
AMG acquires solar silicon casting technology from BP Solar
Hanwha SolarOne announces manufacturing expansion plan
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| 2011 - January 10 - Volume 5 Issue 1 |
Coal
Shenhua Group’s coalto-olefin project enters commercial phase
Sinopec to build coalchemical production basis
India seeks foreign coal assets
Natural Gas
Sasol to acquire 50% stake in Canadian firm for potential GTL opportunities
Shell and Qatar Petroleum sign MOU for development of petrochemicals complex
Methanex New Zealand funding and offtake agreement extended
Bio-based
DNP Green Technology changes name to BioAmber Inc. after acquiring 100% of Bioamber JV
DuPont increases R&D activities with a focus on PVs and bio-based segments in China
Cereplast sets up headquarters in Germany to meet growing European demand for bioplastics
Horizon Technology Partners with Cereplast for bioplastics resins
Cardia Bioplastics hands over Biohybrid™ distribution task in Brazil to Eco Ventures
Purac develops a PLA compound with properties comparable to engineering plastics
Montana Biopolymers to focus on production of eco-friendly polymers
Renewable Fuel
Flint Hills to acquire final Hawkeye plants
TetraVitae successfully demonstrates bio-butanol production
Tax exemption for biodiesel in China
Renewable Energy
First Solar acquires RayTracker, Inc.
AMG acquires solar silicon casting technology from BP Solar
LDK Solar agrees to acquire 70% of Solar Power, Inc.
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| 2010 - November 22 - Volume 4 Issue 21 |
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Coal
Total and China Power Investment Corp. to study coal-to-olefins
PuCheng selects Unipol for coal-based polyethylene plant
Dow and Shenhua seek government approval for coal-based chemicals project in China
Natural Gas
Petronas to set up ammonia and urea plant
Inexpensive gas will be unavailable in Trinidad and Tobago
Petronas’ methanol plant operating rates increase
Bio-based
DuPont & Takata-Petri launch a renewably-sourced TPE for airbag systems
Roquette introduces GAIALENE®: a new range of plant-based plastics
Solvay collaborates with Mitsubishi for developing renewably sourced specialty polymers
Toyota Tsusho signs bio-ethanol offtake agreement with Petrobras to produce Bio-PET
FKuR introduces two bioplastics for film & injection molding applications
Telles launches Mirel™ F3002 bioplastic thermoforming grade for use in food contact applications
Renewable Fuel
Repsol forms a USD 80 million biofuels joint venture with KUO Group
Petrobras and five other companies form ethanol partnership
Renewable Energy
Neo Solar Power signs wafer and polysilicon contracts
Total launches project to build solar panel plant
Green Energy raises ingot and wafer capacity to 1 GW
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| 2010 - October 25 - Volume 4 Issue 20 |
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Coal
Shenhua inaugurates MTP production
Perdaman Chemicals receives approval for coal gasification in Australia
Methanol plant brought on-stream by Dalian Dahua
Natural Gas
Marubeni studies methanol production facility in Ghana
Petronas’ methanol plant operating rates increase
PetroSA considering gas project to being in 2013
Avantium builds pilot plant to produce YXY building blocks for green products
BASF focuses on its range of biodegradable & compostable plastics for agricultural use
Toyota uses bio-based PET in vehicle interiors
BioSolar introduces new BioBacksheet for improved PV solar panel efficiency
Renewable Fuel
GreenShift moves forward on lawsuit & licensing
Pilot-scale cellulosic plant opens in Norway
Liability issues related to E15 likely to linger
Renewable Energy
First Solar announces plans for two new manufacturing facilities
Suntech and Calisolar extend strategic partnership
LDK Solar signs polysilicon agreement with BYD
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| 2010 - October 11 - Volume 4 Issue 19 |
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Coal
China Huadian to construct coal-to aromatics project
China Shenhua to build CTL plant with Russia
Altona Energy’s feasibility study to begin at end of year
Natural Gas
Increase in stringent regulation for Iran hinder international investment
Methanex to increase methanol production
PetroSA considering gas project to being in 2013
Polenghi develops extrusion-blowmolded bio-based bottle using NatureWork's Ingeo™
Arkema chooses Teknor Apex as a supplier of masterbatches based on its modifiers for PLA
Teijin Aramid and Avantium join hands to explore green high-performance polymers
Braskem inaugurates green ethylene plant in Triunfo, Brazil
Renewable Fuel
NBB, ABFA call on Senate to extend biofuels tax incentives
Green Star to build biodiesel plant for processing algae oil
Scania collaborating in research on biofuel-based engine technology
Renewable Energy
BP Solar signs cell supply agreement with JA Solar
Enbridge and First Solar commission the largest photovoltaic system in the World
Centrotherm SiTec commissions expansion of polysilicon plant
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| 2010 - September 27 - Volume 4 Issue 18 |
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Coal
Sasol completes test flight using fully synthetic jet fuel
Sasol may cancel coal liquefaction project in Indonesia
China Huadian plans coal-based methanol and aromatic hydrocarbon project
Natural Gas
Uzbekistan to begin construction of GTL plant
Gazprom considering construction of methanol/fertilizer plant in Russia
China BlueChemical plans CTL project
China's TFEQ reaches gas supply deal for Argentina urea plant
Arkema & Purac sign agreement to jointly develop lactide-based block copolymers
Cereplast partners with Sezersan to bring bio-based twist film packaging to the EU market
Cardia Bioplastics strikes a new supply deal in China
Roquette expands production of isosorbide - a bio-based intermediate for polymers & plasticizers
Novamont & Thantawan Sign an Agreement for the Distribution of Mater-Bi® in Thailand
Renewable Fuel
TMO Renewables and Fiberight to build waste-to-bioethanol plants in US
Statoil & Bio Architecture Lab partner to commercialize macroalgae-to-ethanol process in Norway
Neste develops waste-based microbial oil based renewable diesel
Renewable Energy
Sharp to supply thin film modules for 58 MW project
Kyocera Solar and REC Solar commission 1.1 MW PV system
Centrotherm commissions first phase of Lu'an Group cell plant
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| 2010 - September 13 - Volume 4 Issue 17 |
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Coal
Unipol PP used in CTO plant in China
Successful start-up of China Shenhua MTO
Shenhua and Inter RAO consider CTL project
Natural Gas
Methanex to restart Canadian methanol plant in 2011
Bolivia aims to further monetize natural gas
Marjan methanol plant bid deadline is extended
Cereplast strikes European bioplastics deal
Arkema and Purac announce joint development of lactide block copolymers
NEC develops advanced bioplastics from biomass
Taghleef Industries starts production of BOPLA
Gevo goes public to fund ethanol purchases
Renewable Fuel
Verenium closes biofuels business sale to BP
Enerkem announces construction of world's first municipal waste-to-biofuels Facility in Edmonton, Alberta
Range Fuels produces cellulosic methanol
Renewable Energy
Masdar PV supplies thin film modules for Indian villages
Danfoss Solar inverters to expand production capacity to 3.5 GW
Oerlikon Solar launches low cost thin film line
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| 2010 - August 30 - Volume 4 Issue 16 |
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Coal
Shenhua CTL output aimed to reach 3 million tons by 2015
Sasol looks forward to China coal project review
China to restrict development of coal chemical projects in coal scarce regions
Natural Gas
Escravos gas project to begin phase three
Iran and Venezuela review methanol joint venture plans
Escravos gas project to begin phase three
Iran and Venezuela review methanol joint venture plans
Marjan methanol plant bid deadline is extended
Genomatica delivers pilot-scale validation for green BDO
ADM adds isosorbide to its industrial chemical product line
NEC develops advanced bioplastics from biomass
Cardia Bioplastics and SULO collaborate to offer household food waste recycling solutions
Gevo goes public to fund ethanol purchases
Renewable Fuel
Shell and Cosan sign JV
Petrobras and KL Energy to develop technology to produce cellulosic ethanol
Range Fuels produces cellulosic methanol
Renewable Energy
World’s largest solar cell manufacturing plant underway
New Jersey calls for 1100 MW of offshore wind energy
New waste to energy plant goes online in UK
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| 2010 - August 16 - Volume 4 Issue 15 |
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Coal
Sinopec to build coal-based MTO project in China
Linc Energy seeks a JV partner for its UCG/GTL project
Pucheng to build a DMTO plant in China
Natural Gas
Dow and Saudi Aramco revive plans
Sipchem starts-up VAM plant
Iran seeks cooperation in petrochemicals
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical begins methanol complex in Venezuela
Panasonic and Teijin co-develop PLA molding compound with 80% biomass Ratio
FKuR launches heat resistant biopolymers in North America
New rail spur in Seymour, Indiana extends freight access for Cereplast
Gevo to acquire Agri-Energy ethanol production facility to produce isobutanol
Renewable Fuel
Iowa lab becomes the first-ever BQ-9000 site
Procter and Gamble announces use of sugarcane based plastic
Potential Sewage-powered Volkswagen Beetle
Renewable Energy
Centrotherm photovoltaics AG designs polysilicon production facility in Taiwan
Solon SE partners with 35 degrees, Ltd to build UK’s first solar power plant
Ford to build 500 KW solar array at Michigan plant
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| 2010 - August 2 - Volume 4 Issue 14 |
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Coal
CNOOC gets approval for Arckaringa project
China Coal Energy cancels coal-to-chemical project
Ban on Queensland UCG projects
Natural Gas
Methanol plants delayed in Iran
Gas shortage stalls diversification
Sojitz seeking to secure more methanol supply sources
Braskem obtains approval to operate the green ethylene unit
PTT, Mitsubishi Chemical to study feasibility of a new bioplastic plant
India starts its first manufacturing unit for biodegradable sheets & bags
Purac starts project to produce lactic acid from papermaking waste streams
Renewable Fuel
Süd-Chemie to build Germany´s largest plant production of biofuels from straw
Green Plains Renewable Energy and BioProcess Algae to break ground on phase II of algae project
Piedmont Biofuels and Novozymes to unveil new technology for first enzymatic biodiesel pilot plant in U.S.
Renewable Energy
MBM Holdings to build polysilicon plant
DOE backs Hawaiian wind power project
Enel Green Power, Sharp, and STMicroelectronics start work on thin film factory
Yingli and Innovalight sign collaboration agreement for technology and collaborative production
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| 2010 - July 19 - Volume 4 Issue 13 |
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Coal
Coal-based methanol projects
China fear oversupply excess imports
JSPL anticipates MoU with Orissa government for CTL project
Solid Energy begin UCG project New Zealand
Natural Gas
Total and UOP begin MTP pilot plant
China’s natural gas industry to benefit from gas price reform
China JV to produce ammonia in Argentina
Bioamber and DuPont announce licensing agreement on derivatives of bio-based succinic acid
Petrobras and BIOeCON sign joint development agreement
Synbra Group in the Netherlands develops expanded PLA Beads
Trevira to manufacture IngeoTM fibers
Purac joins ‘feedstocks from waste’ consortium
Renewable Fuel
Inbicon biomass refinery producing cellulosic ethanol without problems
ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. advance algae biofuels program with new greenhouse
Argentina to double biodiesel blend requirement
Renewable Energy
German solar-power subsidy reductions passed by upper house of Parliament
Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego
Phoenix Solar connects first part of 18 MW PV Project
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| 2010 - July 6 - Volume 4 Issue 12 |
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Coal
Government hopes Sasol and Shenhua CTL project begin this year
China advances coal-to-olefin projects
China Huadian plans energy projects in Xinjiang
Natural Gas
Shell seeks trials for optimized GTL vehicles
Salalah begins methanol production
Petrobras to build gas-chemical complex in Brazil
DSM and Roquette to begin bio-based succinic acid joint venture
Ford adds soy foam seat cushions to expand use of eco-friendly materials
Clariant launches new color additives for compostable bioplastics
Panasonic and Teijin co-develop PLA molding compound
Bunge to expand use of Cereplast resins in Brazil
Renewable Fuel
Poet acquires 90-MGY ethanol plant
Mission achieves first commercial scale jatropha crush
ZeaChem confirms ethanol biorefining process technology
Renewable Energy
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Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego
Phoenix Solar connects first part of 18MW PV Project
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| 2010 - June 21 - Volume 4 Issue 11 |
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AFS highlights from FlexPo 2010 in Beijing, China
Coal
China’s NDRC encourages domestic technology for coal-to-gas projects
Solid Energy plans coal gasification plant in New Zealand
China develops its first CCS project
Shenhua Baotou completes construction of coal-to-olefin project
Natural Gas
Gazprom, Sibur, and Dow renew plans for a joint petrochemical complex
Mitsui interested in several projects with Gazprom
Methanex interested in expanding in China
Cereplast introduces 11 new grades and expects to sell 16 million Lbs in 2010
BPI certifies a series of starch-blend compounds from Teknor Apex
Plantic awarded grant to boost production efficiency
Lignol joins NSERC strategic biomaterials and chemicals research network
Renewable Fuel
Ineos Bio awarded grant for Europe’s first advanced bioethanol waste plant
NRC drives strategy to commercialize biofuel from algae
ZeaChem breaks ground on a cellulosic ethanol biorefinery
Renewable Energy
Total takes equity interest in AE Polysilicon
TSMC and Stion sign technology and supply agreement
Sanyo to Expand Solar Production Capacity
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| 2010 - June 7 - Volume 4 Issue 10 |
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Coal
Sasol and Tata anticipate coal-to-liquid plant to be operational by 2018
Sasol to decide on Indonesian coal liquefaction project by end of year
Yanchang Petroleum and China Coal Energy cooperate over coal-based petrochemicals complex
Natural Gas
China’s increase of gas prices may squeeze margins of chemical producers
CNOOC’s methanol project enters trial run
Brunei launches first methanol plant
Bio-based
ast expands business through distribution agreements
U.S. Pacific Nonwovens to be the exclusive agent for Natureworks' Ingeo™ spun-melt applications in Asia
BioSolar begins sales of commercial grade BioBacksheet™
Pactiv launches food service packaging products
Bunge to expand use of Cereplast resins in Brazil
Renewable Fuel
Novozymes, COFCO, and Sinopec sign MOU for cellulosic biofuels in China
Fiberright begins ‘Trashanol’ production in Iowa
Atlantic Energy Research on biobutanol sparks interest over bioethanol
Renewable Energy
TEP signs 160 MW of renewable PPA’s
Kyocera begins solar module manufacturing in San Diego
Biomass generates 32% of all energy in Sweden
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| 2010 - May 24 - Volume 4 Issue 09 |
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Coal
Xinjiang to prioritize development coal-to-gas industry
Dahua begins oxalic acid production with MEG unit
Sinopec ZPC begins construction on MTO project
Total Petrochemicals developing MTO technology with potential expansion in China
Uzbekistan and Petronas to sign second PSA
Qatar looks to operate with synthetic jet fuel in four years
Taiwan’s CPC to increase methanol and MTBE capacity in Qatar
Bio-based
DuPont announces rapid commercialization of Applied Biosciences business
New technology for production of biodegradable plastic: an inorganic catalyst converting biomass
DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry
FDA approves Mirel® bioplastics grades for food-contact applications
FKuR develops bioplastics for deep freeze packaging
Renewable Fuel
U.S. ethanol producers' profitability curtailed by excess capacity and blend
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NREL, 3M launch technology partnership
Sunoco ethanol plant to start-up in July
Renewable Energy
Solarfun accelerates capacity expansion plan
LDK Solar raises polysilicon capacity
BP Solar closes Maryland manufacturing site
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| 2010 - May 10 - Volume 4 Issue 08 |
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Coal
Shenhua Group and Sasol complete feasibility study
Shandong Hengtong merges with Shandong Yangquan for coal-to-chemical plant
Coal-to-gas breakthrough in carbon emission reduction
Ambre Energy plans to produce coal based liquid fuel
Natural Gas
BlueChemical targets stake in CNOOC fertilizers
Kogas to import DME from Middle East
Minas Gerais government criticizes Petrobras’ fertilizer projects
Bio-based
Dupont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expanding Bio-PDO™ Production in Tennessee
Glycos Biotechnologies announces partnership with Malaysian Bio-XCell
Teknor Apex introduces a new blend of thermoplastic starch and biodegradable copolyester
Arkema and Toyobo to start alliance on high temperature bio-based polyamides
Snyder's of Hanover develops compostable packaging for multiple salted snacks
Cereplast provides update on algaebased Plastics
Metabolix, ADM begin Mirel bioplastic production
Renewable Fuel
Ford delivers on 2006 pledge to double flexible-fuel vehicle production in America by end of 2010
Global oil major TOTAL invests in Coskata, Inc.
POET announces plans for 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol in 2022
Renewable Energy
SunPower Launches New 19% Efficient Panel Line
Google Invests USD 38 million in NextEra Wind Projects
Phoenix to build 7.8 MW of PV SWT
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| 2010 - April 12 - Volume 4 Issue 07 |
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Coal
Russia to build coal liquefaction plant
FAA reauthorization of funding for alternative aviation fuels
Blackham Resources to raise funding for CTL projects
Sasol’s wax project breaks ground
Natural Gas
Methanol adds to the strength of New Zealand’s oil and gas sector
U.S. Airlines and military form alliance on alternative aviation fuels
Novatek launches second methanol production unit
Bio-based
Purac starts construction of lactide plant in Thailand
Cereplast enters distribution agreement with ATSA CHILE SA
Braskem considers second green PE plant
Myriant Technologies receiving funds under DOE Award for succinic acid biorefinery project
Thailand urges bioplastic makers to use world standard labeling
Renewable Fuel
GM Partners with U.S. Department of Energy to develop jatropha-to-biodiesel project in India
Shell and Virent start world’s first biogasoline production plant
Ontario to invest in Woodland Biofuels’ cellulosic ethanol demonstration plant
Renewable Energy
Moser Baer commissions 1 MW thin film system
Reliance commissions 1 MW solar PV power plant
IBC Solar to advise the Chinese government in the expansion of renewable energy sources
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| 2010 - March 29 - Volume 4 Issue 06 |
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Coal
Dow and Shenhus receive approval for coal based chemical project
Jindal Steel to sign MOU with Orissa government for CTL plant
Yankuang Group seeking profitability from coal chemicals
Coal-based projects drive acetic acid oversupply in China
Chitianhua raising funds for coal-based chemical project
Natural Gas
Modec announces GTL agreement with Petrobras and partners
Petrobras to build two new fertilizer units
PetroSA looks to import gas for GTL project
Bio-based
NatureWorks announces plans to market lactide intermediate
Cereplast enters distribution agreement with ATSA CHILE SA
LATI introduces a wide range of thermoplastic compounds based on PLA
BIOCOR forms new business to buy post-consumer PLA
Cardia Bioplastics and BASF SE sign supply agreement for ECOFLEX®
DNP Green Technology and GreenField Ethanol are partnering to build a biobased succinic acid de-icer plant
Renewable Fuel
Qteros, UMass Amherst announce issuance of U.S. Patent for Production of ethanol from a unique microorganism – the Q Microbe
Imperium Renewables resumes production of biodiesel
Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology to use landfill gas
Renewable Energy
Anwell Technologies starts production of thin film modules
Sharp starts operations at new thin film plant
BP Solar closes Maryland manufacturing site
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| 2010 - March 15 - Volume 4 Issue 05 |
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Coal
Sasol awaits state support for Mafutha CTL
Shenhua and Sasol apply for CTL project approval
Sasol estimates its CTL plant in Indonesia to begin operations in 2017
PetroChina enters strategic cooperation with China Coal Energy
Natural Gas
Technip prepares feasibility study on Uzbekistan GTL plant
Methanex furthers involvement in gas exploration to secure feedstock
Escravos GTL plant cost increases again
Bio-based
IBM and Stanford University develop organic catalysts for improved environmental footprint
Mirel bioplastics plant opens in Iowa
NatureWorks announces plans to recycle PLA and sell lactic acid
Cereplast begins bioplastics production in Indiana
Arkema to lead research on bio-based acrylics
BioSolar plans to expand the line of BioBacksheets for photovoltaic modules
Renewable Fuel
U.S. Senate approves biodiesel tax credit reinstatement
U.S. Government awards DuPont with technology investment agreement for
algae-to-bio-butanol research
Verenium and BP extend Galaxy joint development program
Albemarle to participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium
Renewable Energy
China Gogreen begins construction on 100 MW thin film plant
Kyocera plans 1 GW production capacity by 2013
Kyocera to manufacture solar modules in the United States
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| 2010 - March 1 - Volume 4 Issue 04 |
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Coal
Sasol awaits state support for Mafutha CTL
Shenhua and Sasol apply for CTL project approval
Sasol estimates its CTL plant in Indonesia to begin operations in 2017
PetroChina enters strategic cooperation with China Coal Energy
Natural Gas
Technip prepares feasibility study on Uzbekistan GTL plant
Methanex furthers involvement in gas exploration to secure feedstock
Escravos GTL plant cost increases again
Bio-based
IBM and Stanford University develop organic catalysts for improved environmental footprint
Mirel bioplastics plant opens in Iowa
NatureWorks announces plans to recycle PLA and sell lactic acid
Cereplast begins bioplastics production in Indiana
Arkema to lead research on bio-based acrylics
BioSolar plans to expand the line of BioBacksheets for photovoltaic modules
Renewable Fuel
U.S. Senate approves biodiesel tax credit reinstatement
U.S. Government awards DuPont with technology investment agreement for
algae-to-bio-butanol research
Verenium and BP extend Galaxy joint development program
Albemarle to participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium
Renewable Energy
China Gogreen begins construction on 100 MW thin film plant
Kyocera plans 1 GW production capacity by 2013
Kyocera to manufacture solar modules in the United States
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| 2010 - February 15 - Volume 4 Issue 03 |
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Coal
Sinopec signs MOU with Henan to develop coal-to-methanol-to olefin business
China’s MIIT releases stimulus plan
China’s glycol shortage to drive investment in coal-to glycols
Shell and Dow aim to increase investment in China
Natural Gas
Oman builds its petrochemical sector
Gulf Petrochemicals plans new ammonia/urea unit
Russia promotes GTL for associated gas utilization
Bio-based
DNP Green Technology acquires controlling stakes in Sinoven Biopolymers
OPXBIO closer to commercializing renewable bioacrylics
PMC Biogenix opens a new center renewable chemistry
Interplastic develops new ECO resins
Stanelco rebrands its biopolymers
KFC selects Cardia Bioplastics' compostable bags
Renewable Fuel
U.S. President announces steps to boost biofuels
Shell to join Brazil’s Cosan in ethanol joint venture
Valero Renewables completes purchase of Jefferson ethanol plant
National Biodiesel Board welcomes RFS2 rule
Renewable Energy
Calisolar acquires Ontario-based 6N Silicon
SunPower to acquire SunRay Renewable Energy
An update on solar subsidies in Germany
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| 2010 - February 1 - Volume 4 Issue 02 |
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Coal
Sasol/Tata plan for coal-to-liquids JV
Heshun Chemical launches urea project
CNPC hopes to pump SNG through pipeline network to supply China
China’s CBM production capacity increases
North Dakota coal to- fuel plant waiting for energy policy
Natural Gas
Qatar interested in olefins plant in China
Qatar/Shell Pearl GTL plant to begin operations in early 2011
Uzbekistan plans expansion of Shurtan gas-chemical complex and second gas chemical complex
Bio-based
Bioamber commissions its bio-based succinic acid plant
DSM invests in green chemistry company Segetis, Inc.
Germany based FKuR opens US office
DuPont’s Sorona® selected for Toyota's new SAI®
NatureWorks introduces high heat injection molding Ingeo™ bioresin
Stanelco launches bioplastics with improved heat resistance
Italian firm WIP commercializes diapers based on bioplastics
Renewable Fuel
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol facility inaugurated
Potential ethanol pipeline in the US being studied
Greenergy Brazil launched to source and sell Brazilian bioethanol
Rentech and ClearFuels integrated biorefinery project awarded USD 23 million by U.S. DOE
Renewable Energy
Germany aims to delay solar incentive cuts
U.S. Department of Energy to invest up to USD 12 million to support early stage solar technologies
Dow Chemical spending USD 8 million on new extrusion line for solar films
DuPont investing USD 175 million in Ohio film line for solar applications
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Coal
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Accelergy secures license of ExxonMobil's coal liquefaction technology |
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Huineng receives approval for coal-to-SNG project |
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Sinopec to develop coal-based chemicals in China |
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Yanzhou Coal launches coal-based chemicals project in Erdos |
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Brazil interested in developing gas chemical pole in Bolivia |
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Petrobras to set up pilot GTL project |
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Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil sign agreement for petrochemical complex |
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Braskem and Novozymes to make green PP |
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Cereplast expands bioplastic resin distribution with A. Schulman in Europe |
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Cereplast to move its operations out of California |
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Dow introduces new generation impact modifier for PLA and PLA blends |
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French government launches bio-based waste bag plan |
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Plantic to produce starch-based polymers in United States |
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Purac announces plans for PLA monomers in Thailand |
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Taiwan mandates recycling of PLA containers |
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Government of Canada supports next generation biofuels project |
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India targets 20 percent biofuels blending by 2017 |
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Iogen doubles cellulosic ethanol |
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US Department of Energy announces USD 80 Million for advanced biofuels research and fueling infrastructure |
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Renewable Energy
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Energiebau signs module supply agreement with BP Solar |
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Germany moves toward trimming solar power incentives |
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Siliken to build one of largest PV plants in Italy |
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| 2009 - January 26 - Volume 3 Issue 2 |
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Coal
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Arrow Energy and ONGC sign coal-bed methane MOU |
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Carbon Energy commercializes UCG technology |
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Consol Energy plans for coal-to-methanol/urea project |
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India's inter- ministerial group finalizes recommendations for coal-to liquids |
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Plans progress in Ohio coal-to-liquid plant |
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Arrow Energy and Ephindo to jointly develop CBM |
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Foster Wheeler awarded EPCM contract for chemical facility in Thailand |
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National Gas to delay work on projects |
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StatoilHydro to sell surplus uncontracted gas to liquid markets |
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Xtract Energy announces drilling campaign for future GTL development |
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Cosun, Avantium team up to create bioplastics from waste |
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JCI using canola in automotives |
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Dow India and Royal Castor Products Ltd. join hands for research and innovation in Gujarat |
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Dow and Süd-Chemie researching alternative routes to produce chemicals |
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Lexus hybrid uses bioplastics |
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NatureWorks LLC introduces new injection molding grade of resin: IngeoTM 3251D |
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Rockwell gains compostable certification for Biopeel line |
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Rohm and Haas steps up sustainability efforts for packaging lamination |
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Toyota to increase bioplastics use in 2009 |
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U.S. Corn-Based products gain momentum in Taiwan |
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Vital Products, Inc. commences production of Bio-Based packaging |
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Renewable Fuel
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Protéus announces collaboration with Syngenta in next generation biofuels |
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Verenium announces first commercial cellulosic ethanol project |
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Government of Canada to invest in cellulosic biofuels |
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US to promote advanced biofuels with USD 1 billion in funding |
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New US Energy Chief to boost domestic oil and gas |
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Renewable Energy
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Sanyo and Nippon Oil establish thin-JV |
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SunEdison acquires Business Institute Solar Strategy (BISS) GmbH |
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Petersen-Dean, Inc. acquires OCR & Roofing |
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Toshiba to enter PV systems business |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - January 12 - Volume 3 Issue 1 |
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Coal
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PetroSA abandons plans to build coal-to-liquid plant |
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Lu'an Group begins production at coal-to-liquid plant |
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Reliance receives U.S. grant for coal-to-liquid project |
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SES begins commercial operations at coal gasification plant in China |
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SMIRSC and CCTI agree to build a coal-to-liquid plant |
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Shenhua Group produces fuel from coal liquefaction plant |
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Natural gas
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Ghana to invest in gas-fired power and petrochemical plant |
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India's sole methanol producer to lower operating rates |
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GPIC to build fertilizer complex in Bahrain |
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Japanese JV to ship its first DME output from its trial plant |
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Linc extends MOU with BP |
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Mitsubishi Rayon intends to build MMA plant in Middle East |
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Sinopec begins construction of vinyl acetate project |
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Bio-based
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Bioamber and Basic Solutions announce next generation Bio-based runway de-icers |
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De-icing products from renewable resources |
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Braskem Board of Directors approve green polyethylene project |
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GS Caltex and Korean Research Institute produce glycerol carbonate & 3-hydroxypropionic acid from glycerin |
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Cereplast signs distribution agreement with A. Schulman |
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Renewable Fuel
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ZeaChem raises USD 34 million to build "Third Generation" cellulosic ethanol biorefinery |
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HydroGenetics completes acquisition of Buffalo Biodiesel |
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Air New Zealand test flight proves viability of jatropha biofuel |
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Renewable Energy
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Sovello AG signs long-term sales partnerships |
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Solar-cell maker halts construction plans for new plant in Hillsboro |
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IFC invests in Chinese thin film start up |
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Pricing Analysis
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| 2009 - February 9 - Volume 3 Issue 3 |
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Coal
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Air Force rejects proposals to build coal-to-liquid plant |
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Spitfire Oil produces coalto- liquids |
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Yankuang Group invests in coal-to-oil project |
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JSPL to establish coal gasification plant in India |
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Vinacomin to begin coal gasification project |
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Natural gas
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Chemanol expansion in final stage |
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Sipchem acetyls complex expected to come on-stream in mid-2009 |
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Energix Research successfully produces gas to liquids |
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Ghana government finalizes gas processing plant arrangements |
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Qatar Airways aims to be first to use GTL for fuel |
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Bio-based
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Japan's Kaneka to commercialize 100% plant-derived biopolymer |
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PURAC and Akzo Nobel develop additive technology for PLA |
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NatureWorks LLC secures resin distribution with Quimicoplasticos and QP Inc in Colombia |
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LCA confirms advantages of IngeoTM clamshells over rPET |
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Cargill introduces C iCoatTM biopolymers to the market |
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Roquette signs licensing agreement with Rice University for succinic acid |
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Roquette - first pilot production of isosorbide diesters POLYSORB ID® |
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Vital Products, Inc. marches forward in bio-based packaging |
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Cereplast receives Society of Plastics Engineers' 2009 Environmental Award |
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Renewable Fuel
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ADM says 21% of U.S. ethanol capacity idle |
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U.S. agriculture secretary in talks to raise ethanol blend |
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Obama administration calls for aggressive biomass spending |
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Renewable Energy
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Sanyo and Nippon Oil establish thin-film JV |
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SunEdison acquires Business Institute Solar Strategy (BISS) GmbH |
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Petersen-Dean, Inc. acquires OCR Solar & Roofing |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - February 23 - Volume 3 Issue 4 |
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Coal
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Queensland government announces new policy for UCG |
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Yankuang implements construction of DMF project |
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Central Petroleum identifies potential coal reserves for development |
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15 sites in 9 counties proposed for coal gasification research facility |
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West Virginia and China collaborate on CTL R&D |
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Natural Gas
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LyondellBasell and Lurgi confirm development of MTP plant |
| |
Petrotrin's gas-to-liquids plant facing start-up delays |
| |
Shell and Bahrain seek to increase gas imports |
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Bio-based
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Genencor joins forces with Goodyear for biobased Isoprene |
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Sealed Air's Cryovac® NatureTRAYTMPackage receives biodegradable |
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Bioplastics in Thailand needs funding and legislation |
| |
Sweden's Xylophane raises USD 4 million for biopolymer factory |
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Dow to showcase Innovative Polyurethane Systems Products at UTECH Europe 2009 |
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Renewable Fuel
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Toyota and other Japanese firms partner for bioethanol research |
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Praj announces break-through in cellulosic ethanol at pilot scale |
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US cellulosic ethanol capacity - Current and Planned |
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Renewable Energy
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US Senate Committee evaluates renewable electricity standard |
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Kyocera breaks ground on new PV module plant |
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Centrotherm to construct 50 MW thin film manufacturing plant |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - March 9 - Volume 3 Issue 5 |
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Coal
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Coal blocks awarded to Tata-Sasol JV and JSPL for CTL |
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ZA Pulawy completes coal gasification feasibility study |
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CTL plants based on Synfuel China's technology to begin operations in 2009 |
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Oil India cancels plan to build CTL plant |
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Coal gasification-to-urea plant being built in Australia |
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Natural Gas
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Japan to build mega fuel plant in Australia |
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Chevron delays major projects in Nigeria |
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GeoPark tests Yagan-1 gas in Chile |
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CNOOC builds DCC project in Hainan province |
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Bio-based
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NatureWorks achieves breakthrough in bioplastics manufacturing process |
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Natureworks says bioplastic can be sorted out of recycling streams |
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Plantic reports £4 million (USD 5.2 million) loss for 2008 |
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Billerud acquires Tenova Bioplastics AB |
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JER announces development of EcoGTM Hi Impact biocomposite compounds for injection molding applications |
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Vertec BioSolvents, Inc. introduces the ELSOL TM product line |
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Renewable Fuel
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Genencor launches Accellerase 1500 to accelerate scale-up of cellulosic ethanol |
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Honda to build new R&D facility to work toward establishment of bio-ethanol production technology |
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Indian refiners drop plans to invest in Brazil ethanol plants |
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Neste Oil's NExBTL renewable diesel plant in Singapore on-track |
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Petrobras Biocombustivel to invest USD 2.4 billion in biodiesel and ethanol production |
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Renewable Energy
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Wacker plans $1 billion polysilicon plant |
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T-Solar begins thin film production |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - March 23 - Volume 3 Issue 6 |
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Coal
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American Indian tribe gets initial approval to build CTL plant |
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China to build more coal-to-liquid projects |
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NDRC likely to approve Yankuang CTL project |
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Yankuang Group unit to build methanol-ammonia project |
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Yulin expected to commission coal-to-methanol project in 2011 |
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Xinjiang interested in developing downstream CBM market |
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Sasol delays projects due to market concerns |
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Natural gas
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Salalah awards contract to Honeywell |
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New natural gas discovery in Tierra del Fuego |
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Khanty-Mansiysk plans gas chemical complex |
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Bio-based
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NatureWorks to assess second Ingeo¿ manufacturing location |
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NatureWorks lays off workers due to slowing sales growth |
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Arkema & HTE successful in glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion project |
| |
Huntsman launches new bio-based glycerin carbonate product |
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DSM and ROQUETTE to commercialize bio-based succinic acid by end of 2009 |
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Metabolix announces Bioverse as first aquatic market customer for Mirel bioplastics |
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AkzoNobel, PURAC develops additives for processing PLA on standard processing equipment |
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Cereplast to supply bioplastics to Absorbent Specialty Products |
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Renewable Fuel
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Shell to move away from wind, solar, and hydro power in favor of biofuels |
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Shell and Codexis deepen collaboration to speed arrival of next generation biofuel |
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Enerkem announces plans to enter the United States with next generation biofuels |
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U.S. biodiesel makers say EU fees will kill exports |
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Renewable Energy
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National Semiconductor acquires Act Solar |
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Total plans increased investment in solar energy |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - April 6 - Volume 3 Issue 7 |
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Coal
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CNOOC and Datong Coal propose SNG project |
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China Coal to suspend project in Heilongjiang |
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Perdaman launches coalto- urea project in Australia |
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Towngas to build methanol-to-DME plant in China |
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Yitai Group¿s CTL plant succeeds in trial run |
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Guanghui Industry to raise money for coal-based methanol and DME project |
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Natural Gas
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First methanol plant in Brunei |
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Iran to build two methanol plants |
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Medco Energi stops methanol operations |
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Methanex interested in projects in Vietnam and methanol market in China |
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Repsol interested in petrochemical investments in Argentina |
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Bio-based
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Stanelco considers growth options as it cuts losses |
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Biodegradable bag based on BASF's ECOFLEXTM |
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A fully compostable net bag using FKuR's Bio-FlexTM |
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ZYTELTM debuts in automotive applications |
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BioSolar's BioBacksheet - a cost effective alternative to TedlarTM! |
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Renewable Fuel
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Gulf Ethanol evolves to Gulf Alternative Energy Corporation |
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AE Biofuels announces strategic agreement with Merrick & Co. |
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Northeast Biofuels obtains bankruptcy court approval for conducting a sale of strategically located ethanol plant |
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Novozymes breaks ground for new production facility in Nebraska |
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Renewable Energy
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Ascent Solar opens thin film manufacturing plant |
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Showa Shell may buy Hitachi plant for solar project |
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REC halts production at new polysilicon plant |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - April 20 - Volume 3 Issue 8 |
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Coal
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Shell to postpone CTL project with Shenhua Group |
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Sasol and Tata Group evaluate CTL plant in India |
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JMAG's MTG project to begin |
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ZA Pulawy considers participation in Bogdanka's IPO for coal gasification project |
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Natural Gas
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Japan firms begin trial run on GTL plant |
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Petronas signs agreement to build GTL plant |
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Bio-based
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Northern Technologies awarded contract from State of Minnesota for Natur-Tec® compostable plastic bags |
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Scratch-resistant varnish from renewable sugars and vegetable oils |
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Cereplast to supply bioplastics to Warner Tool Manufacturing |
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Cortec® Corporation's VpCI® Eco-Corr Film® for protection of parts and equipment |
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Renewable Fuel
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Advanced biofuel companies ask congress to provide comprehensive biofuels policy and stimulate investment in advanced biofuels |
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Algae-to-Fuel research enjoys resurgence at NREL |
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AE Biofuels announces strategic agreement with Merrick & Co. |
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Renewable Energy
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Advanced Solar Photonics to manufacture mono-crystalline solar modules |
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P2 Solar receives government approval for 25 MW solar power station |
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1.6 MW thin film solar project under construction in Czech Republic |
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| 2009 - May 4 - Volume 3 Issue 9 |
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Coal
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Linc Energy finalizes UCG deal in Vietnam |
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CNOOC group interested in coal gasification |
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Cougar and Ignite seek UCG joint venture in Australia |
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China DME sector hurt by low oil prices |
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Natural Gas
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Sinopec Sichuan Vinyl Works and Linde to build gas plant in Chongqing |
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Azerbaijani-Turkish Holding to build petrochemical enterprise in Iran |
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Methanex's Magallanes production down 16.2% in Q1 2009 |
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China increasing offshore gas development |
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Bio-based
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High barrier NatureFlexTM film for herbs and spice packaging |
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Clear biodegradable plastics - EcoPureTM G2 |
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MANN+HUMMEL rewarded for innovative bio-polyamide based air filter system |
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Braskem initiates work on world's first sugarcane-based plastic project |
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Linde Group develops sustainable hydrogen production process |
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Renewable Fuel
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Total invests in advanced biofuels company Gevo |
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KL Energy Corporation announces expansion into Brazil |
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Biodiesel plants in Spain running at 9% capacity |
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Renewable Energy
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BP Solar signs module supply agreement with EWS GmbH |
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Soleos and Suntech expand partnership |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - May 18 - Volume 3 Issue 10 |
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Coal
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China halts approval of new CTL projects in near future |
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Yidong Coal begins construction on coal-to methanol plant |
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Three firms join for CTL project in China |
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Shanxi Antai expands coal-based chemicals business |
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Natural gas
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Mitsubishi to invest in methanol and plastics business |
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Medco Energi closes Banyu methanol project |
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Methanex considers reopening Alberta plant and optimistic about other gas prospects |
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Bio-based
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Coca-Cola Company introduces bioplastic bottle |
| |
Mitsubishi Chemicals to build bio-based polycarbonate plant |
| |
DNP Green Technology announces scientific partnership with NRC Biotechnology Research Institute |
| |
Entropy Solutions announces eco friendly alternative to dry ice |
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European centre for bio-based production kicks off |
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Mirel TM bioplastic resins receives Vinçotte Certification for biodegradability in industrial and home compost |
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Renewable Fuel
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Evonik continues to develop alcoholate business in the biodiesel market |
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Novozymes Expands R&D site in California |
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REG signs agreement with three biodiesel plants to consolidate |
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Renewable Energy
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Suntech Power starts search for U.S. manufacturing location |
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Yingli Green Energy enters into exclusive supplier agreement with AES Solar |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - June 1 - Volume 3 Issue 11 |
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Coal
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Donghua Energy begins construction of methanol project |
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Gazprom to supply coal gasification technology to Vietnam |
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Jiemei Fengyou begins fertilizer project in China |
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Shandong Luxi to invest in five chemical projects |
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Sichuan Chemical begins construction of methanol project |
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Yankuang Cathay begins construction of acetic acid project |
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Yankuang Group begins construction of methanolammonia complex |
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Natural gas
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HCIL to invest in gas expansion projects |
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MEO Australia's methanol project receives government approval |
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Ghanaian government seeks investment for gas project business |
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Bio-based
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DuPont commercializes expanded portfolio of renewably sourced polymers |
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Georgia-Pacific awards major contract to Cereplast to supply bio-based resins |
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New cellulose film production line at Innovia Films' Wigton site |
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Novamont makes Terni plant hub for integrated biopolymer production |
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Renewable Fuel
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Buffalo Biodiesel signs 4th contract with major biodiesel manufacturer |
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Energy giant Valero invests in Qteros for cellulosic ethanol |
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Renewable Energy
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Oerlikon in talks over solar technology supply deal |
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Renewable Energy Holdings to buy Sicilian solar energy assets |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - June 15 - Volume 3 Issue 12 |
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Coal
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Shenhua to invest USD 59 billion in coal conversion |
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Tianji Coal begins methanol production |
| |
Lutianhua to build coalbased petrochemical plant |
| |
Mitsubishi plans to build coal-based petrochemical factory |
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PetroChina launches CBM development plan |
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Natural Gas
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Uzbekistan looks to GTL plant to reduce oil dependency and gas flaring |
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Azerbaijan plans to produce methanol |
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SABIC and Sipchem sign agreement for new projects |
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Bio-based
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Brazilian company wins award by using Cereplast¿s bio-based resins |
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Italy's Novamont strikes bioplastic carrier bag deal |
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Dow Performance Fluids Business introduces DOW TM SYMBIO Base Fluid & DOW TM SYMBIO Bio-Hydraulic Fluid |
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Genomatica produces BDO from natural sugars |
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KLM uses Natureworks polymer for biodegradable hot drinks cup |
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First commercial use of renewablesourced Merquinsa´s Pearlthane® ECO in ski goggles |
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LyondellBasell to start Bio-ETBE unit at Channelview in 2009 |
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Renewable Fuel
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Great Plains Oil & Exploration and Agragen form camelina partnership |
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China introduces new policies to boost bio-industry |
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Shell & Iogen sell cellulosic ethanol blend in Canada |
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Renewable Energy
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Malibu opens thin film manufacturing plant |
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Schott Solar streamlines North American production |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - June 29 - Volume 3 Issue 13 |
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Coal
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Shenhua Energy may acquire coal-to-oil project from parent Shenhua Group |
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Shenhua Ningxia and Sasol's coal-to-liquid project to begin in 2010 |
| |
Petramina to construct a DME plant in Indonesia |
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Huaneng Group begins construction of coal projects |
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Coal-based PP project makes progress |
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Natural Gas
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Qatar and Shell in talks for projects abroad |
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Methanex purchases rights to future gas production in Chile |
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Petrobras defines partnership models for Comprej |
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Bio-based
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BioEnergy International, LLC announces formation of Myriant Technologies, LLC |
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Cereplast unveils breakthrough biobased foamable resin |
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Biograde is now Cardia Bioplastics |
| |
Metabolix and Telles in the news |
| |
Teijin boosts water resistance of its bioplastic product - BIOFRONTTM |
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World's first PLA production foam extrusion die developed |
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Renewable Fuel
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Verenium and Add Food Service announce partnership for Fuelzyme® and VeretaseTM enzymes |
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Boeing and industry study shows biofuels perform effectively as jet fuel |
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TRI successfully launches operation of its new thermochemical biorefinery demonstration unit |
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Renewable Energy
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BP Solar and SolarEdge partner to develop power harvesting system |
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Akeena to introduce AC solar panels |
| |
Solar modules on new Toyota Prius |
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Yingli Green Energy to develop next generation high efficiency solar cells |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - July 27 - Volume 3 Issue 15 |
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Coal
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Shenhua Group plans seven CTL conversion centers |
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Energy companies seek coal cooperation in China |
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Blackham signs MOU with Esperance Port for CTL exports |
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China's coal-based olefins capacity to reach 1.7 million tons by 2010 |
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Natural gas
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Gazprom and Novatek in talks for joint LNG project in Siberia |
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Golar and Thai PTTEP agree to develop gas project |
| |
Magellan Petroleum explores methanol plant in Australia |
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Bio-based
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Myriant Technologies, LLC announces commercial milestone for its renewable succinic acid |
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BioSolar reports successful pilot run of new BioBacksheet-A for thin-film solar cells |
| |
NatureWorks seeks growth in Latin America |
| |
PLA maker Natureworks sees sales growth and reiterates need for new plant site |
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Toyota Prius hybrid chooses to feature Ingeo¿ fiber |
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AQUAMANTRA introduces the world's first 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable bottle |
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Scion works to replace EPS with bioplastics |
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DSM introduces EcoPaXX |
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Renewable Fuel
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Exxon and Synthetic Genomics to develop next generation biofuels from algae |
| |
Enerkem announces world-class advanced energy research center in Canada |
| |
Automakers concerned about more ethanol in US gasoline |
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Renewable Energy
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First Solar to construct thin film manufacturing plant for EDF |
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Pramac Group starts up thin film production |
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Yingli Green Energy expands its footprint in the China market |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - July 13 - Volume 3 Issue 14 |
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Coal
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Exxaro and Sasol plan coal-to-liquid project |
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Nordic Oil and Gas to apply to build underground coal gasification project |
| |
Xinwen Mining begins construction of coal gasification project |
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Natural gas
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PetroRabigh awards contract for expansion feasibility and begins polymer exports |
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Sibur delays projects |
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Insufficient gas supplies pose a challenge for PetroSA |
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Bio-based
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Teijin continues restructuring, exits NatureWorks PLA Bioplastic venture |
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NatureWorks doubles Ingeo natural plastic supply availability |
| |
NatureWorks' Ingeo bioplastics introduced in Brazil |
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NatureWorks/Avantium: Collaboration |
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Teijin breakthrough on PLA durability |
| |
Nestle to sponsor research on bioplastics |
| |
Thailand promoting biodegradable bag project |
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Renewable Fuel
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DOE picks Verenium-BP cellulosic plant for loan guarantee |
| |
GRFA says World Bank failed to support biofuels projects |
| |
Algae-to-biofuels company secures USD 16.8 million in funding |
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Renewable Energy
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Chinese group plans local solar panel hub in the US |
| |
Phoenix Solar to construct PV system in Singapore's Changi airport |
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Taiwan Government initiatives to stimulate green energy industry |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - August 10 - Volume 3 Issue 16 |
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Coal
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Celanese interested in building methanol plant in Vietnam |
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China Coal to set up a joint venture for coal-tomethanol project |
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Danhua Chemical to develop coal-based MEG project |
| |
Xinjiang Qinghua begins coal-to-gas project in China |
| |
Canadian firm enters agreement with Xinjiang government for coal-tomethanol project |
| |
China Coal to increase investment in Shaanxi |
| |
Samsung invests in Australia's coal-tourea plant |
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Natural Gas
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Sipchem and Hanwha enter joint venture for olefin derivatives |
| |
Linc Energy signs engineering agreement with Aker Solutions |
| |
Methanex¿s Magallanes production down and new plant expected to come online this year |
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Bio-based
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Braskem invests in renewable propylene |
| |
Bioplastics producer Cereplast wins new funding |
| |
Smith Optics and Arkema present the new "Evolve" sunglasses using Rilsan® Clear Rnew |
| |
Hexion Specialty Chemicals partners with Tekle Technical Services to develop "green" building products |
| |
Bio-based Products Coalition welcomes publication of 'USDA Certified Biobased Product' voluntary labeling rule |
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Renewable Fuel
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DOE awards USD 377 Million in funding for 46 energy frontier research centers |
| |
Carbonics acquires rights to algae bioreactor technologies |
| |
Plankton Power and RTDC announce proposed algae-to-biofuels pilot facility on Cape Cod |
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Renewable Energy
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| |
Astronergy and Solco begin marketing thin film modules |
| |
World Bank approves USD 130 million for solar systems in Bangladesh |
| |
Suntech to build 100 MW PV power station in Lianyungang |
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Bayer to receive grant for wind turbine development |
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Pricing Analysis
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Cost Indifference Analysis
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| 2009 - August 24 - Volume 3 Issue 17 |
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Coal
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GE Energy licenses its coal gasification technology to China |
| |
POSCO and SK Energy to invest coal-to-gas |
| |
Datang forms a and chemical JV |
| |
Shuangyashan Longmei begins methanol project |
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Natural Gas
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Mitsubishi Rayon and SABIC enter JV for MMA plant in Saudi Arabia |
| |
Sibur begins construction on Russian polyolefins plant |
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Bio-based
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Braskem inaugurates two plants in Bahia |
| |
Novomer secures USD 14 million in series B financin
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