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BASF and Top American Universities to Research New Functional Materials

08.03.2013 - BASF has launched a research initiative called "North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials" through which it is collaborating with Harvard University, the...

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Pfizer Gets Celebrex Patent Extension

05.03.2013 - U.S. regulators granted Pfizer a reissued patent on its multibillion-dollar Celebrex pain drug that extends its marketing exclusivity until early December 2015, the company said on...

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U.S. Barnett Shale to Pump Natural Gas to 2050

28.02.2013 - The Barnett Shale formation in Texas will play a central role in the U.S. natural gas boom for a generation, according to a new in-depth report, the findings of which were released...

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U.S. Chemical Companies Eye Gains From U.S.-EU Trade Talks

16.02.2013 - U.S. chemical companies, already riding a wave of lower production costs because of the United States' natural gas boom, see additional gains from proposed U.S. trade deals with...

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Obama Medicare Rebate Plan Could Hurt Drug Companies

14.02.2013 - President Barack Obama's decision to spotlight drug rebates as a way to save money on Medicare is likely to be opposed by the pharmaceutical industry, which could potentially lose...

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US Senate Panel Mulls Future of Natural Gas Policy

12.02.2013 - Booming shale gas production is reshaping the energy outlook in the United States and Washington must re-examine how it regulates natural gas development and exports, lawmakers...

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U.S. Shale Gas Revolution Throws Down the Gauntlet to Europe

04.02.2013 - The United States is enjoying an energy bonanza thanks to shale gas, making it a magnet for industry, reducing import dependence and challenging Europe as it battles to dig itself...

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Kinder Morgan to Buy Pipeline Firm Copano for $3.22 Billion

30.01.2013 - Kinder Morgan Energy Partners will buy natural gas pipeline operator Copano Energy for $3.22 billion to tap into growing demand for infrastructure to transport vast supplies from...