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    Podcast -- Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge

    Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge

    Traci Purdum
    Unlike unclear goals like "understand distillation," effective objectives specify demonstrable skills.
    The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling

    The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling

    Traci Purdum
    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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    Why Engineers Without Advocates Stay Stuck

    Lauren Neal
    Technical expertise and operational efficiency are critical, but it’s who knows what you can do that propels your career.
    Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

    Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

    Traci Purdum
    Effective analysis should focus on specific behaviors, consider environmental factors and adapt to technological changes.

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    Mitsubishi Chemical to Close Two Plants in Japan

    Amanda Joshi
    April 1, 2025
    Company said securing profitability at these plants has become extremely difficult.
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    Green Chemistry Firm Lands on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List

    Amanda Joshi
    March 25, 2025
    P2 Science’s chemistry inventions for cleaner cosmetics placed the company second in manufacturing on the annual list of the world’s most innovative companies.
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    Materials Technology Institute Seeks Presenters

    Amanda Joshi
    March 24, 2025
    Organizers of technical symposium are looking for materials engineering presentations for chemical processing industry applications.
    What’s Going On? Water Scarcity, Tariff Hopes and Controversial Cleanup at Bhopal

    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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    Quiz: What’s Your Digital Transformation Status?

    Aug. 18, 2023
    Did you know that up to 70% of digital transformation projects fail? Take this quiz to see if your company has identified some of the key factors for digital success, and discover...
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    Integrated Solution for System Reliability

    Feb. 1, 2023
    The sheer volume of data available today makes identifying operating problems and compliance risks challenging for many industries and their workforces. With the right integrated...
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    Quiz: Implementing an Effective Mechanical Integrity Program

    Jan. 7, 2023
    Test your knowledge in this short quiz.
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    Training Your Staff About Energy Efficiency -- A Chemical Processing Special Report

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    Oct. 6, 2015
    From Process Engineers to Plant Managers, it is critical that everyone plays a role in implementing and adhering to energy efficient practices and exploring ways to improve energy...

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    Bayer Cut Spending, Employees in 2024 and Braces for Another Hard Year

    March 5, 2025
    Despite facing financial difficulties, Bayer's CEO Bill Anderson expresses optimism about leading the company out of its problems. Ongoing restructuring efforts are expected to...
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    LyondellBasell to Expand Propylene Capacity

    Amanda Joshi
    March 3, 2025
    The new metathesis unit will convert ethylene into propylene for use in the production of polypropylene and propylene oxide.
    Suspension of Venezuela’s Oil License Strike a Heavy Blow

    Chevron and Other International Companies Face License Revocation in Venezuela

    Feb. 28, 2025
    The Trump administration revokes oil licenses in Venezuela.
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    Air Products Cancels Three U.S.-Based Projects

    Amanda Joshi
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Planned hydrogen production facility among the projects the company will scrap.