Petrochemicals

According to the US EIA, the US average retail price for regular gasoline was US$ 3.06/gal. at the beginning of this week.

A quick roundup of some of the latest downstream oil refining and petrochemicals news from around the world.

The Mexican hydrocarbon reform is likely to attract new petrochemical investment, enable production of competitive feedstocks, and deliver cheaper electricity.

Clariant has reported sales growth of 8% in a softening economic environment.

News from oil and gas companies including Air Products, Chevron and Johnson Matthey regarding catalysts, natural gas and hydrogen fuels.

According to ABI Research, cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure will be US$ 100 billion by 2020.

Wood Mackenzie has said that the US will achieve energy independence by 2025.