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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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