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Articles
Take an in-depth look at developments across Shell Chemicals through this selection of recent articles.
Plain sailing - opens in new window
Simpler marine logistics reduce the risks of moving product long distances by road and shorten lead times for important groups of mining customers.
Investing in a new route to diphenyl carbonate - opens in new window
A demonstration unit will be built to manufacture diphenyl carbonate, a key polycarbonate intermediate, using breakthrough Shell process technology.
2020 vision - opens in new window
Shell embarks on a strategy to grow its high purity ethylene oxide and mono-ethylene glycol portfolio through the expansion of existing plants worldwide and major new growth projects.
Return to deepwater - opens in new window
The resumption of deep water operations in the Gulf of Mexico is impacting demand for alpha and internal olefins used in synthetic drilling muds.
Bio-logical thinking - opens in new window
A rare commercial opportunity to utilise bio-ethanol feedstock for glycol ether production is helping to reduce the product’s carbon footprint.
Strong CASE for change - opens in new window
The first-ever application of continuous process technology to produce CASE polyol grades is enabling a strong response to growing customer demand.
Tapping into shale gas - opens in new window
Shell has announced proposals for a new petrochemicals complex in the northeast USA, based on the increasing availability of gas feedstock.
Scent of optimism - opens in new window
After several years of tough conditions, there are signs of better times ahead for C6 aromatics value chains, thanks to their increasing role in a low-carbon economy.
Safe port of call - opens in new window
The creation of a Transit Safety Port for ethylene oxide shipments has helped to improve the safety and sustainability of multi-modal supply chains in Europe.
Integrated growth options - opens in new window
The acquisition of a small but strategically important chemical joint venture has unlocked options to integrate, optimise and expand Shell’s derivative manufacturing in Singapore.
IPA that makes the grade - opens in new window
Supply chain quality and security measures that meet United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards have expanded Shell’s capability to provide USP-grade isopropyl alcohol.
Liquid asset - opens in new window
A custom-made catalyst in the Pearl GTL plant starting up in Qatar is key to the efficient conversion of synthesis gas into advanced fuels, base oils and chemicals.
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