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    The Missing Step in Operator Training? Practice
    Effective operator training requires realistic practice scenarios with feedback loops, not just explanation and demonstration.
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    Discover the various types of pressure vessels, design considerations, and their applications in chemical processing, emphasizing the criticality of safe and reliable operation...
    Podcast -- Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge
    Unlike unclear goals like "understand distillation," effective objectives specify demonstrable skills.
    The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling
    Embrace new ways of safety communication because if we keep doing the same thing, we will keep getting the same results.

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    Amanda Joshi
    April 15, 2025
    Rising demand from mobility, telecom and construction sectors is driving new capacity for polyolefin- and elastomer-based sheathing materials.
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    Orange metal storage tanks with sulfuric acid and its formula on tank
    Amanda Joshi
    April 14, 2025
    The acquisition of Cornerstone Chemical Company assets in Louisiana will add capacity to Ecovyst’s Gulf Coast sulfuric acid network.
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    Hand holding light bulb with icons for green energy sources and renewables
    Amanda Joshi
    April 14, 2025
    Clariant’s new catalyst cuts steam consumption in styrene production, while Arkema’s bio-based additives reduce the carbon footprint in coatings and adhesives without altering...
    Alliance for Chemical Distribution personnel announcement
    Jonathan Katz
    April 11, 2025
    Appointment coincides with group’s recent pushback against tariffs.

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    What’s Going On? Water Scarcity, Tariff Hopes and Controversial Cleanup at Bhopal
    Traci Purdum
    March 21, 2025
    Fellow Endeavor Business Media editors cover topics germane to Chemical Processing, and a CP source sounds off on incinerating Bhopal’s toxic waste.
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    The joint venture site of LyondellBasell and Covestro in Maasvlakte, Netherlands.
    Amanda Joshi
    March 19, 2025
    Global overcapacities, a strong increase in imports from Asia and the high costs of European production factored into plant closing..
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    Business Side Chemical Processing
    Amanda Joshi
    March 19, 2025
    Here’s a roundup of key executive moves at major companies in the chemical and energy industries.
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    Amanda Joshi
    March 17, 2025
    The electrolyzer has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at BASF’s main plant by up to 72,000 metric tons per year.