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Published in partnership with: American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Sunoco Logistics sees Marcus Hook refinery as LNG shipping hub

5/13/2013

Philly.com (Philadelphia)

Sunoco Logistics aims to turn its Marcus Hook refinery into a center for shipping liquid fuels from the Marcellus and Utica shales. This will support the company's goal of becoming an independent pipe… Read More

Asia may not bring expected specialty chem returns, analysts say

COS chief details scope of offshore safety audits

Researchers find possible cause of graphene defects

You work for your supervisor, not your company

The best stories about the chemical industry

ACC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Chemistry Council

ACC: EPA needs to settle on definition of endocrine disruptor

5/17/2013

ChemicalWatch.com (subscription required)

The Environmental Protection Agency needs to be more consistent with its definition for endocrine disruptor, according to the American Chemistry Council. The definition used for Tier I and II testing … Read More

PQ expanding plant in $120M bid to produce more specialty catalysts

Group urges stronger U.S. power grid protection against cyberattacks

House bill seeks CFATS roadmap, could delay $20 million in DHS funding

Moniz confirmed as energy secretary

Oil and natural gas industry news

API SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Petroleum Institute

Interior Dept. rolls out proposed fracking regulations

5/16/2013

FuelFix.com
Washington Post, The

The Department of the Interior released proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands, which cover new well-integrity standards and the disclosure of chemicals used in the drilling techniqu… Read More

Execs tout Argentina's potential in shale oil, gas production

Utica Shale oil production fails to meet expectations, agency says

Feds are nearing approval of Tesoro's purchase of BP refinery

Keystone XL pipeline bill clears third House committee

News for the cleaning products industry

ACI SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Cleaning Institute

P&G planning launches to shake up product categories

5/15/2013

Nasdaq.com
Cincinnati.com

Procter & Gamble is planning launches sometime after the end of June that could significantly change entire product categories, Chief Financial Officer Jon Moeller said. Meanwhile, the company has cut… Read More

Glycerine demand, consumption are expected to increase

ACI shares quick tips for cleaning, laundry safety

Column: Triclosan concerns are overblown

Opinion: Shifting away from preservatives could harm consumers

Smart news on global fats and oils

inform SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials

Study finds no link between omega-3 intake, metabolic syndrome risk

5/13/2013

BeverageDaily.com (France)

A new cross-sectional study fails to establish a link between the increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and a diminished risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a report in Clinical Nutrition… Read More

National olive oil standards get attention at AOCS annual meeting

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Monsanto patent in unanimous ruling

Solazyme, AkzoNobel to develop advanced triglyceride oils

Study: Little cardiovascular benefit from fish oil supplements