http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/axion-energy-revolutionizes-operator-training-with-virtual-reality-technology/ AXION Energy has introduced the use of virtual reality headsets for training their operators at the Campana refinery. This initiative will create immersive spaces to resolve issues in real-time, including the selection and use of tools and enhancing the learning experience. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/trends-and-resources/people/ Carl Hyltin named Conval Vice President, Sales and Marketing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/aslan-energy-signs-mou-for-35-000-hectares-of-mexico-land-to-propel-green-h2-and-ammonia-production/ A significant step towards sustainable energy production and environmental preservation was taken by Aslan Energy Capital (Aslan Energy), which signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 35,000 hectares (~86,500 acres) of land in Sonora, Mexico. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/russia-tests-armored-plating-to-protect-energy-infrastructure-from-drones/ Russia's state-owned Rostec corporation said on Thursday it has successfully conducted trials of armored plating designed to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks, grenades and bullets. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/dupont-to-drive-ppe-innovation-sustainability-with-stronger-customer-collaborations/ DuPont says it will strengthen collaborations with existing and new customers to propel innovation and sustainability in personal protective equipment (PPE). http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/hurricane-beryl-knocks-out-power-as-it-churns-across-texas-slows-refinery-activities-impels-port-closures/ Hurricane Beryl lashed Texas with strong winds and heavy rain on Monday as it churned inland, forcing the closure of oil ports, cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving nearly 2 MM homes and businesses without power. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/samsung-ct-to-build-koreas-fist-ammonia-import-terminal-for-co-firing-power-generation/ The terminal will include facilities for storing, unloading, and transporting ammonia. A 30,000-ton storage tank will be used to compress and store ammonia for co-firing power generation. The terminal will also use a fuel blend comprised of at least 20% ammonia for co-firing with coal to reduce carbon emissions. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/fire-breaks-out-at-idemitsus-chiba-refinery/ A fire broke out at Idemitsu Kosan's Chiba refinery early Tuesday afternoon, a company spokesperson said, adding that no further details were available for now. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/mammoet-completes-heavy-haul-for-portugals-sines-industrial-complexs-alba-project/ The ALBA project will see significant expansion of the Sines Industrial Complex in Portugal. This large facility includes a linear polyethylene plant and a polypropylene plant.   http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/new-dnv-survey-highlights-oil-and-gas-sector-paradox/ The latest DNV survey, “The Paradox of Petroleum—How the oil and gas sector is transforming through uncertainty,” gathered insights from nearly 450 senior oil and gas professionals to examine rapidly evolving trends and the near-term outlook for the sector.