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Spring 2009
Each issue of Shell Chemicals Magazine offers an in-depth look at developments across the worldwide Shell Chemicals businesses.
To read more, select a link to a PDF version of any article from the list below.
Shell Chemicals Magazine: Featured articles
Eye of the storm
Shell Chemicals Executive Vice President describes how current industry conditions have created major challenges for players across the chemical industry.
Making good connections
Pipeline co-location supply deals improve the sustainability of EO supply chains by removing the need to move product by road and rail.
Safety across the supply chain
Promoting cross-industry action on measures to improve the safe transport and handling of products is key to protecting the image and reputation of the chemicals industry.
Middle ground
The emergence of the Middle East as a major petrochemical producing region is having an increasing effect on global feedstock demand and economics.
Order of the day
A new Today’s Pricing order channel added to the Customer Lounge brings transparency and faster, more streamlined online ordering processes for customers.
In business for the long term
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Shell’s involvement in the polyols industry - trace our journey from early beginnings to leading global producers.
Boiling issue for brake fluids
Technical studies of brake fluid samples have highlighted the improved performance of higher grade products in mitigating effects of increased moisture content.
Finding ways to turn down the gas
A prototype study in the Netherlands has helped to develop a framework for identifying and implementing current and potential opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions from chemical manufacturing plants.
Early warning
A simple but effective early warning device for drivers, developed by our HSSE and Logistics teams, could help to further reduce the risk of road tanker rollovers.
Technology turns East
The opening of new experimental laboratories in Bangalore, India, represents another step in Shell’s strategy to develop a new technology base in Asia.
Industry showcase
Supply security and product differentiation were among the hot topics of discussion in our hospitality suite at the UTECH 2009 polyurethanes industry conference.