http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usTue, 18 Jun 2013 03:09:55 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/New-York-Policy-and-Business-Leaders-Host-Forum-on-Shale-Gas.htmlPolicy Forum Also Highlights How Chemistry Innovations Make Energy Efficiency and Energy Recovery Innovations PossibleTue, 21 May 2013 10:41:53 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-President-Highlights-Shale-Gas-and-Manufacturing-at-Senate-Energy-Committee-Natural-Gas-Forum.htmlPlentiful supplies of natural gas from shale have created a decisive competitive advantage for America’s chemical manufacturers that is attracting billions in new investment to the United States, increasing exports of manufactured goods and creating jobs, American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley said today on Capitol Hill. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:18:25 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Report-Reveals-Economic-Benefits-of-Announced-Chemical-Industry-Investments.htmlU.S. On Track for $71.7 Billion in Investment, More Than 530,000 Permanent New JobsMon, 20 May 2013 10:29:05 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Senate-Energy-and-Natural-Resources-Committee-Advances-Bipartisan-Shaheen-Portman-Energy-Efficiency.htmlAmerican Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passage of the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency legislation (S. 761).Wed, 08 May 2013 14:19:57 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Sen-Murkowskis-Energy-Blueprint.htmlThe American Chemistry Council released the following statement in response to Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) release of an energy blueprint that calls for a dramatic boost in the production of energy resources and new energy efficiency initiatives.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:20:49 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-New-IHS-Data.htmlThe IHS study demonstrates the breadth and scope of the shale gas revolution and pinpoints the way unconventional supplies of domestically produced energy have ignited an unprecedented economic revival across America expected to last at least until 2035. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:22:07 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Manufacturing-Recovery-Loses-Steam-Shale-Gas-Key-to-Recovery.htmlDespite uncertain business and regulatory environment, low cost ethane expected to fuel rapid growth in chemical shipments.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:31:38 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/IEA-World-Energy-Outlook-Projects-Long-Term-Economic-Benefits-from-New-Supplies-of-Natural-Gas-in-US.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) lauded new projections today from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on energy trends through 2035 that herald a promising future for enhancing domestic energy security and boosting the competitiveness of America’s manufacturing sector.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:44:53 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Lauds-Findings-in-IHS-Study.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed a study by IHS Global Insight that foresees significant growth in domestically-produced supplies of natural gas and attractively-priced natural gas liquids essential to chemical manufacturers. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:11:34 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Joins-State-Business-Leaders-in-Highlighting-Potential-of-Ohios-Shale-Gas-Boom-to-Fuel-a-Manufa.htmlOhio can leverage its abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale to spark a manufacturing renaissance in the Buckeye State and across the country, American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley said today at a 21st Century Manufacturing Task Force hearing at a local DuPont facility.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:19:06 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/PwC-Study-Predicts-Potential-Boost-to-Chemical-Industry-and-American-Manufacturing-From-New-Supplies.htmlReport Says U.S. could become a “major, global, low-cost provider of energy and feedstocks to the chemicals industry.”Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Michigan-Political-and-Business-Leaders-Tout-Benefits-of-Shale-Gas-for-States-Manufacturing-Sector.htmlACC and the Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) today hosted a policy forum, “Michigan’s Energy Future,” at which more than a dozen state and industry leaders discussed how abundant, affordable natural gas supplies and energy innovation are driving a ‘manufacturing renaissance’ in Michigan. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:16:55 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Congress-Must-Pass-HR-6082-to-Meet-Rising-Energy-Demand.htmlThe American Chemistry Council issued the following statement in advance of a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 6082, a bill that would expand access to oil and natural gas supplies in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and replace a more limited plan developed by the Department of the Interior (DOI).Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:32:51 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Braskem-Acquisition-of-Part-of-Marcus-Hook-Refinery-Is-Welcome-News-for-Pennsylvania.html"Today’s announcement shows that America’s chemistry industry continues to be a leader in creating and preserving jobs,” said Cal Dooley, ACC President and CEO. “Braskem’s commitment to the Marcus Hook polypropylene plant and the North American petrochemical market reflects the significant new U.S. investment being made across our industry."Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:34:40 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-ExxonMobils-Pursuit-of-New-Chemical-Plant-Another-Sign-of-Industrys-US-Expansion.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by ExxonMobil Chemical Company concerning its application for a world-class petrochemical expansion at its integrated Baytown complex in Texas. The project would include a new ethane cracker and premium product facilities.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:31:05 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-BLMs-Proposed-Rules-for-Natural-Gas-Production-on-Public-Lands.html“We are reviewing BLM’s proposed rules, which will play a part in whether the nation capitalizes on a once-in-a-generation opportunity provided by shale gas,” said Cal Dooley, ACC President and CEO. Fri, 04 May 2012 14:23:44 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Joins-The-Hills-Ohio-Energy-Jobs-Summit-to-Highlight-the-Economic-Impact-of-Shale-Gas.htmlACC participated in today’s Ohio Energy Jobs Summit to highlight how abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale will create jobs, boost exports, and increase investment in Ohio.Wed, 02 May 2012 13:08:47 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Dewhurst-Joins-Chemical-Manufacturers-to-Tout-Economic-Benefits-of-Shale-Gas-to-Houston.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC), Texas Chemical Council (TCC), East Harris County Manufacturers Association, and the Greater Houston Partnership today hosted an expert panel of political and business leaders for a roundtable policy discussion on how abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale will create jobs, boost exports, and increase investment in Texas.Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:25 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Dow-Chemical-Investment-in-Gulf-Coast-Ethane-Cracker-Affirms-US-Manufacturing-Renaissance.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by The Dow Chemical Company concerning the location of its new U.S. ethylene production complex in Texas. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:17:53 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-White-House-Executive-Order-to-Coordinate-Administrations-Efforts-on-Shale-Gas.htmlACC issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of an executive order calling for coordination in federal agency efforts related to unconventional natural gas resources.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:39:43 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-to-Promote-Shale-Gas-as-Key-to-Renewing-Manufacturing-in-West-Virginia.htmlACC will testify at today’s Congressional field hearing in Fairmont, West Virginia, to discuss the role that shale gas plays in the renewed growth of American manufacturing, and the future transportation needs to support the continued expansion of natural gas production.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:59:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-and-Pennsylvania-Chemical-Industry-Council-Host-Forum-on-Benefits-of-Shale-Gas.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) today hosted a policy forum, “The Future is Now: Energy and Manufacturing in Pennsylvania” featuring two expert panels of industry, business and political leaders to discuss how Pennsylvania is poised for a manufacturing renaissance as the benefits of abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas ripple through the state’s economy, starting with the chemical industry.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:48:55 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Shell-Movement-Toward-New-Ethane-Facility-Is-Positive-Sign-for-US-Manufacturing.htmlWe are very encouraged by today’s news, which is yet another sign that a renaissance is underway in American chemistry,” said Cal Dooley, ACC President and CEO.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:11:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Launches-Energy-Advocacy-and-Awareness-Campaign.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the launch of a new energy advocacy and awareness campaign, From Chemistry to Energy. Cal Dooley, ACC President and CEO, was joined by members of Congress and business leaders at an event on Capitol Hill.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:49 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Report-Finds-New-Supplies-of-Natural-Gas-Could-Create-Thousands-of-Manufacturing-Jobs.htmlAbundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale could produce more than 19,000 permanent, high-paying chemical manufacturing jobs in Michigan, revitalizing the state’s industrial base, driving economic growth and boosting exports while generating tens of million of dollars in much-needed state revenue, according to a report issued by the American Chemistry Council. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:28:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Energy-and-Manufacturing-Key-to-Blueprint-for-Stronger-Economy.htmlThe American Chemistry Council welcomes the President’s focus on energy and manufacturing – key to any blueprint for a stronger economy. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:41:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-White-House-Report-Confirms-Importance-of-Shale-Gas-to-US-Manufacturing-Economic-Revival.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauded a White House report released this week that credits abundant and affordable supplies of domestic natural gas from shale for helping to revive the nation’s manufacturing sector and fuel America’s economic rebound.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:08:58 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/At-Governors-Energy-Summit-ACC-President-Heralds-Manufacturing-Renaissance-Driven-by-Shale-Gas.htmlNatural gas from the Marcellus Shale could help revitalize American manufacturing in West Virginia and bring new, high-paying jobs to the state, American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley said today at Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s summit, “West Virginia: Energy Powering Economic Development.” Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:29:43 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-President-Highlights-Game-Changing-Impact-Of-Natural-Gas-on-Louisiana-Manufacturing-Jobs.htmlAbundant and affordable supplies of shale gas could produce more than 35,000 permanent, high-paying manufacturing jobs in Louisiana, reinvigorating the state’s industrial base, boosting exports and sparking economic growth, according to an ACC report that ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley released today. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:40:01 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Says-Shale-Gas-Can-Grow-Ohio-Manufacturing-Jobs.htmlBountiful supplies of natural gas from shale could jumpstart economic growth in Ohio, invigorate its industrial base and create thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the state, American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley said today at the Ohio Governor’s 21st Century Energy and Economic Summit. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:28:02 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Statement-on-the-NPC-Report-on-Prudent-Development-of-Natural-Gas-and-Oil.htmlToday the National Petroleum Council, a federal advisory committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, released a report, “Prudent Development – Realizing the Potential of North America’s Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources.” Additional information is available at http://www.npc.org/. American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:59:33 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Statement-on-President-Obamas-Address-Before-Congress.htmlCal Dooley, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s address before a joint session of Congress.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:20:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/DOE-Report-Confirms-Benefits-of-Shale-Gas-Development.htmlThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee issued a draft report on hydraulic fracturing yesterday. The report notes that “Natural gas is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy” and that shale gas production “has brought lower prices, domestic jobs, and the prospect of enhanced national security due to the potential of substantial production growth.” Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:10:49 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Senate-Energy-Committee-Hearing-on-Future-of-Natural-Gas.htmlDow Chemical Company Testifies on Importance of Natural Gas to U.S. ManufacturersTue, 19 Jul 2011 12:49:28 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Reconsidered-EPA-Ozone-Standard-Could-Slow-Manufacturing-Recovery-Expansion.htmlEPA’s proposed ozone standard would be a roadblock to investment, expansion and new factories in nearly every county in the country, driving manufacturing overseas when our highest priority should be creating jobs here at home.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:36:03 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Economic-Outlook-for-US-Chemistry-Industry-Improving-ACCs-Year-End-Report-Reveals.htmlFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT