SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwired - Feb 28, 2014) - 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.
Industrial Market Outlook in Review: North American Refinery Turnarounds Expected to Drop in 2014
Refinery turnaround activity is expected to decline substantially this year in North America, as many refiners seek to push out turnarounds to 2015 and beyond. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=240846&refer=mw.
Ohio Leads Great Lakes Region in Industrial Project Development with $33.8 Billion
Industrial firms are planning more than $129 billion worth of industrial projects in the U.S. Great Lakes region. Ohio leads the region, with 504 projects totaling $33.8 billion. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=240841&refer=mw.
Westlake Chemical Benefits from Strong Prices in 2013, Expects Up to $525 Million Capex in 2014
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported record net income for fourth-quarter and full-year 2013, as sales volumes and prices improved for most of the company's major products. Industrial Info is tracking $795 million in active projects involving Westlake. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=240813&refer=mw.
Brazil Plans to Invest $108 Billion to Add 63,518 Megawatts by 2022
Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the "2022 Energy Expansion Decennial Plan," which includes a $107.94 billion investment that aims to increase the country's installed power generation capacity by 63,518 megawatts. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=240834&refer=mw.
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