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Autumn 2010
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
Cool operators
Special logistics measures, from product cooling to night-time loading, maintained supply continuity to customers during hot summer weather.
Stepping on the gas
Base chemical operations in the USA’s Gulf Coast area have seen a turnaround in performance as a result of increased processing of advantaged gas feedstock.
Routes to lower transport emissions
A study commissioned by the chemical industry in Europe offers some insights into the challenges and opportunities for reducing chemical transport CO2 emissions.
Selective reasoning
A new generation of high selectivity ethylene oxide (EO) catalysts is the latest in a long line of EO technology breakthroughs and promises industry leading product yields.
Solvent on a roll
A new specialist grade of hydrocarbon solvent for use in demanding aluminium rolling processes has been developed to exacting customer requirements.
REACHing a milestone
The closure of the first phase of product registration under the European REACH chemicals regulation marks the end of a period of intense cross-industry activity.
Spill drills
Real-life scenarios adopted for emergency response exercises conducted at customer premises test systems and processes for responding to unloading incidents.
Stabilising effect
The development of a new polyol grade is helping polyurethane foam makers in developing markets to improve the safety of workers and their production processes.
Building for innovation
The new Shell Technology Centre building in Amsterdam has brought all technology disciplines under one roof, creating an ideal environment for innovation.