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June 29, 2020  

BP sells petrochemicals arm to Ineos for US$5B

The move is part of the oil giant’s plan to shift activities to renewable sources of energy

News Oil & Gas General

June 11, 2019  

Single-use plastics ban not expected to hurt petrochemical growth

An expert says, while a ban may impact some end-product manufacturers in Eastern Canada, it likely won’t affect the oil and gas sector in the West.

News Manufacturing Oil & Gas General

January 17, 2019  

Petrochemical growth spurt expected despite rising desire for fewer plastics

Canadian petrochemical expansions are dwarfed by the activity south of the border.

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March 27, 2017  

Total invests in $1.7B Texas energy site

Investment is part of the company’s strategy to benefit from what it calls “a friendly business environment” under President Trump.

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May 11, 2015  

Mapping wasted energy

Edmonton-area industrial sites could power 5,100 homes.

News Energy Business Operations Operations Sustainability

October 4, 2013  

Williams project to turn oil sands off-gas into plastic feedstock

Ethane and ethylene will be separated and sent to Nova Chemicals in Joffre, Alta.

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June 14, 2013  

Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant kills 1, injures 77

Plant makes ethylene and propylene – basic building blocks in the petrochemical industry.

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April 26, 2012  

Monitor gases remotely

Checks for six gases.