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Circular Solutions for Crosslinked Polyethylene for the Wire & Cable and Infrastructure Sectors

wirecableJanuary 19, 2023May 3, 2023

January 19, 2023May 3, 2023

Austrian chemicals company Borealis recently shared about its capability to use its Borcycle™ C chemical recycling process, which transforms plastic waste streams into value-added products. The recycled PE can replace virgin PE in the manufacture of XLPE and PE-X for use in the Wire & Cable and Infrastructure industries, respectively.......

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Performance of Power Lines Boosted by Insulation Additives

wirecableAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

The conclusion of the study undertaken by Chalmers University suggests that HVDC cables having P3HT in their insulation could sustain much higher voltages than what is currently possible. August 31, 2021 A new cable-insulating material is designed to enable the relaying of electricity in a very efficient manner. The additive......

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NEMA Publishes New Standards for Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 V

wirecableDecember 10, 2015July 6, 2021

December 10, 2015July 6, 2021

Last published in 1999, this document is for users and producers of insulated cable October 19, 2015 The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA WC 71 ICEA S-96-659-2014 Nonshielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 V for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy. This standard applies to materials, constructions, and testing......

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Borouge: Growing Sustainably

wirecableApril 22, 2015July 9, 2021

April 22, 2015July 9, 2021

“We are in the industry because we believe this is an industry with a long term future. We are a private owned company owned by ADNOC, an Abu Dhabi National oil company, and Borealis which is an Austrian polyolefin company having long term commitments. We are not leaving any corners;......

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Oil Spill: Olefins Take The Blow

wirecableJanuary 13, 2015August 8, 2019

January 13, 2015August 8, 2019

Cable Insulation Compounds Maintains in GCC on Account of Demand *Issam Siddique No petrochemical company will be comfortable with the current business environment. With oil headed for the gutters, there is mounting pressure on the prices. Customers are looking for deep discounts citing the falling oil. Olefins and aromatics are......