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The article offers information related to the development trends for the paper chemical industry in China from 2011-2015. It says that the the paper industry is expected to grow that will bring demand growth to paper chemicals. It states that specialty chemicals for non-timber and regenerated cellulose fibers will grow due to the shortage of paper fiber resources. It also mentions that the industry will focus on eco-friendly technologies and cleaner production process.

The article reports on the importance of the polyacrylamide (PAM), a water soluble polymers to the paper chemicals industry in China. It states that PAM are used by paper producers as dry strength agents, retention agents and fiber dispersion agents. It infers that PAM is a strong demand in waste paper recycling and paper-making wastewater treatment in terms of strengthening of environmental protection.

The article reports on the completion of the construction of BASF SE production facility for water treatment and paper chemicals in Nanjing, China. It notes that the company started producing chemicals for water treatment and paper manufacturing following the facility's completion. It states that the facility strengthens BASF position in water treatment and paper industry. It also mentions that the facility allows BASF to establish a competitive supply for the water treatment industry.

The article reports that Akzo Nobel NV's pulp and paper chemicals business, Eka Chemicals AB, has opened a new site in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, south-eastern China. The facility represents the latest milestone in Akzo's growth strategy for the rapidly expanding Chinese paper industry. Goteberg, Sweden-based Eka Chemicals is a global leader in bleaching technology and paper chemistry.

This section offers news briefs related to the chemical industry. Paper chemical and pigment producers have announced a round of price increases, citing rising energy and raw material costs that have been climbing during the past six months of 2007. Albemarle plans to start up a new flame retardant plant at Nanjing, China in the second quarter of 2008. Dow Wolff Cellulosics will close a hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) plant at Aratu, Brazil during the first quarter of 2008.

A calendar of events involving various organization in the chemical industry in China from May to June 2007 is presented. The 7th China International Coating Printing Ink Adhesive Exhibition on May 11 to 13. An event called API China will be held on May 15 to 17. The 3rd China Guangdong International Electroplating Industry, Corrosion Resistant Exhibition 2007 will be on June 21 to 23.

The article outlines the Gansu Eleventh Five-year Program (2006-2010) in China. The program consists of several projects relative to the petroleum and chemical industry. The projects include ethylene and in-depth processing projects, energy and chemical comprehensive development projects, and oil, gas, and coal exploration and development projects.

The article reports on the commencement of production of the new 500,000 ton per annum synthetic ammonia unit of Yunnan Yunwei Group Co. Ltd. in China. The company also subordinates to Yunnan Coal Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd. , commenced production . Yunnan Dawei Ammonia is a branch of Yunwei Group, which will operate the largest scale ammonium unit in the country.

The article provides updates related to industrial accidents happened in various chemical companies in China. Phosgene leakage happened in the TDI Plant with a capacity of Shanghai BASF Polyurethane Co. Ltd. located at Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. The workshop of Hubei Xianlong Chemical Co. Ltd. caught fire in Xiantao, Hubei Sheng.

The article provides updates related to the increase in production with data from China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association. It has been indicated that production continued to grow rapidly in May 2007. Statistical information about the organic chemicals prices and total industrial production are given.