Navarrete, R.
Ralph Navarrete is the Product Line Manager for Downstream Process Chemicals for the chemicals division of Baker Hughes, a GE company, in Sugar Land, Texas. He is responsible for the long-term strategic growth of the product line, with a focus on the development, launch and sales of new, innovative solutions for the refining and petrochemical industries. He has co-authored several publications. Prior to his career with legacy Baker Hughes, Mr. Navarrete worked as a process engineer for Amerada Hess. He holds a BEChE degree from the University of Delaware and an MBA degree from Villanova University.
Operations: Maximizing the opportunity of discounted crudes
As the oil and gas industry adjusts to a business environment in which crude oil prices will likely remain lower for longer, refiners continue looking for ways to maximize their profitability.
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