UK SHALE GAS

First transatlantic ethane shipments underway / Leaked UK government paper fans flames of opposition to shale / Scottish First Minister under fire over unclear stance on moratorium

UK

Are the energy prices for chlorine production in Runcorn falling? / Potential exemption from climate tax

VICTREX

Expansion of UK “Aptiv” PEEK-based films plant

UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY

Latest BPF poll finds sector optimistic about 2014 / 73% of respondents expect UK sales levels to rise / Half anticipate increase in profitability / Energy supply and recruitment of skilled staff remain problematic

UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY

Leading associations call on government to reduce tax on energy-efficient building products and shale gas exploration / Propose higher landfill tariffs and warn about rising energy costs

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

UK government creates new office to drive shale gas exploitation / End of exploration ban in sight?

PEOPLE

Three new additions to Styron's executive leadership team