BASF

New TDI plant officially inaugurated at Ludwigshafen / German dignitaries praise chemicals and plastics group's technology, commitment to industry

SHALE GAS

Germany's new fracking rules pass cabinet / Experts question commercial viability of shale gas in Europe

SHALE GAS

German environment agency remains sceptical on fracking / Latest expert opinion recommends tight restrictions / Draft legislation expected in autumn

SHALE GAS

German government working on draft fracking bill / Proposed law would include ban on toxic chemicals, prohibition on drilling near water reserves / Several federal states opposed

PLASTICS AND ENERGY

German plastics producers keep renewables surcharge exemption / Compromise with EU