Petrochemical Quotes

We're using the same type of science that's created medicine to solve one portion of the nation's energy problem -- that 20 percent of imported oil goes into the petrochemical business. - Paul Jacobson

We're the dominant union in the petrochemical industry, and we're not at all saying, 'Put them out of business.' We're saying we want to keep a strong economy within America's control. We're saying, 'If China runs around and buys up most of the world's resources, what will we do? If the world starts demanding hybrids and Japan dominates that market, what will we do?' - Leo Gerard

We're looking at the possibility of selling the petrochemicals division. The liquidity issue is behind us, but there are businesses that we shouldn't be in long-term. - Juergen Dormann

We were delighted with the outcome of this important event, which took place at a critical moment for global petrochemicals supply and demand. The Middle East will become pivotal in global chemicals trade and the location of many exciting new projects, sponsored by regional governments as well as the private sector. - John Pearson

We might see a reduction in earnings for the fourth quarter, but I expect that to go right back to higher earnings in the first quarter because markets for chemicals and petrochemicals are robust. - Ken Stern

We don't expect any nasty surprises. The petrochemical margin was significantly better. - Andreas Heine

This is such a tight market for all petrochemical and refined products that they needed to do this. Every day of discontinued or reduced production is a day of lost profit or lost profit opportunity. - David Dismukes

The real unknown for generators and for the petrochemical and cement industries is the allocation method that will be used for carbon allowances in phase two from 2008 onwards, the critical period for meeting the Kyoto targets. - Mark Klein

The petrochemicals sector looks set to remain squarely in focus as trading in 2006 gets under way. - Matt Buckland