November 2017
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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.
The Authors
George Duggan is Director of Refinery and Petrochemical Technology for the chemicals division of Baker Hughes, a GE company, in Sugar Land, Texas. During his 35-yr career with legacy Baker Hughes, he has implemented process and technology improvements in a wide range of refinery applications. Mr. Duggan is a member of AFPM, AIChE and NACE, and has authored or co-authored several publications. He also holds patents for refinery additive programs and technology. Mr. Duggan holds a BSChE degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia.
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.
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