Chemicals & Energy

An Analysis of What's Driving M&A Activity in Chemical Industry

May 20, 2016

When the $68.6bn Dow-DuPont merger is complete later this year, the historical deal won't just be the largest merger in the chemicals industry - it will be one of the most valuable mergers in history.

French Energy Minister Wants to Ban Imports of U.S. Shale Gas

May 20, 2016

Maritime Executive

French Energy Minister Segolene Royal is investigating legal means to ban the import of shale gas from the United States because France has banned shale gas exploration using hydraulic fracking for environmental reasons.

Oversupply of Two Common Chemicals to Stall Petrochemical Plant Expansions

May 20, 2016

FuelFix

In the plastics industry, it's a good time to be a buyer.

Shipping Rates in LPG Industry Expected to Continue Their Free-Fall

May 20, 2016

Drewry

LPG shipping freight rates are forecast to deteriorate further through 2016 as a result of the fast-rising fleet of Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), which has already started to impact earnings of smaller vessel classes, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Chinese to Renovate Iran's Petrochemical Industry, Buy Large Share of Its Oil

May 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

On Sunday, Iranian and Chinese officials signed an agreement for large-scale Chinese investments and trade commitments for the Iranian petroleum industry.

Demand for Natural Gas to Soar as Commitments to Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Grow

May 16, 2016

BCG Perspectives

On Dec. 12, 2015, at the United Nations' 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, negotiators from nearly 200 countries signed an ambitious agreement aimed at stemming global warming.

U.S. Senate Votes to Fund Infrastructure Improvements of Navigable Waterways

May 16, 2016

Maritime Executive

Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the FY2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill by a wide margin of 90 to eight. It is the first appropriations legislation to pass the Senate this year, and it incorporates $6bn in funding for the Civil Works Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the agency charged with maintenance and improvements to navigable waterways.

Freight Rates in Chemical Tanker Industry Expected to Remain Steady in Near Term

May 13, 2016

Drewry

Chemical tanker shipping freight rates are expected to remain firm over the medium term, thanks to rising production capacity in key exporting countries, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Could Safer, 'Greener' Chemistry Be About to 'Take Off'?

May 11, 2016

GreenBiz

What would be the value to businesses and the economy if safer chemistry replaced conventional approaches? Is there a way to put a monetary value on the risks and opportunities?

Announcing Distributed: Trade, The First Blockchain Conference to Address Both Financial Services and Supply Chain Applications

May 5, 2016

Chemicals & Energy

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the chemicals and energy industries. Learn how chemical and energy companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.