Chemicals & Energy

Q&A: A Look at the Biggest Risks That Threaten Global Supply Chains

August 28, 2017

A new report examines the impact of protectionism, food and water scarcity - and the prospect of another energy crisis on supply chains in the U.S. and around the world.

Manufacturers Call for Pause on U.S. LNG Export Permits

August 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

The Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA) has warned that the United States is set to use up 60 to 70 percent of its natural gas reserves by 2050 if all permitted LNG export terminals are built out.

A Trade Fight With Asia Could Sabotage the U.S. Solar Industry

August 22, 2017

Los Angeles Times

President Trump's most useful ally in his push to restore the dominance of coal, oil and gas in America could ultimately turn out to be a pair of bankrupt solar firms seeking help from the federal government getting back on their feet.

Oil Slides As U.S. Shale Output Seen Rising to Record High

August 21, 2017

Industryweek

Oil traded at a three-week low after a forecast on U.S. shale growth added to mounting worries that the rebalancing process is stalling.

Supply Chain and Sustainability Survey Results

August 18, 2017

Avetta

U.S. Will Be Net Exporter of Natural Gas This Year, Energy Group Says

August 15, 2017

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest outlook projects that the U.S. will export more natural gas than it imports in 2017.

Federal Court Tosses Obama-Era Ruling on Chemicals Used in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning

August 14, 2017

Environmental Leader

A federal court handed climate change advocates a narrow loss last week when it tossed an Obama-era ruling to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration and air conditioning.

Boeing Copies Flying Geese to Save Fuel

August 11, 2017

Bloomberg

Boeing Co. and NASA have found an inexpensive way to cut airline fuel bills by borrowing a trick from the world's greatest long-distance aviators: migratory birds.

Revenues Decline for U.S. Manufacturers As They Await Economic Reforms

August 11, 2017

Industryweek

Manufacturing is in the midst of a new Industrial Revolution: 3-D printing, the Internet of Things, robotics, artificial intelligence.

BASF - Value Based Supply Chain Planning

August 8, 2017

OM Partners

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.