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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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