Top Industrial Market News Stories for Fifth Week of October 2013, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwired - Nov 1, 2013) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Here are Industrial Info's most-read stories from the past week. Browse other breaking industrial news stories at www.industrialinfo.com.
IGCC Plants: So Far, Perils and Problems Exceed Potential and Promise
Dozens of North American integrated gasification combined-cycle projects worth nearly $100 billion have been cancelled or placed on hold in recent years, the victims of huge capital costs, abundant natural gas, and low gas prices. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=239120&refer=mw.
Experts: In Rush to Produce, Don't Overlook Emerging Oil & Gas Plays
At an Oil & Gas conference in Denver, speakers said that focus on boosting production from established fields and formations when crude oil prices are high could cause the Oil & Gas Industry to miss out on emerging markets. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=239041&refer=mw.
Beijing to Shut Down All Coal-Fired Power Plants by 2017
The Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission announced recently that the city has developed a clean air action plan, under which it will shut down all coal-fired power plants by 2017. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=239100&refer=mw.
Valero Watches Margins Tumble in Third-Quarter 2013, Expects $3 Billion Capital Expenditures in 2014
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) saw a sharp drop in income in third-quarter 2013 after lower refining throughput margins were reported in all four of the company's geographic refining segments. Industrial Info is tracking more than $3.1 billion in active projects involving Valero. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=239122&refer=mw.
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