INVISTA

Transfer of propylene, PP production from sister company Flint Hills

USA

Shale gas carousel turns faster / Giant field found in west Texas / President-elect Trump expected to promote fracking / Much of new plastics output earmarked for export

SI GROUP

Phenolic resins project planned in China / Potential for expansion to 70,000 t/y

INDIAN COMPOSITES MARKET

Growth rates of 25% predicted for next five years / Construction leads the way / Wind energy segment more than doubled in last three years / Global players joining in the action