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HP Viewpoint: Transformation of downstream automation and information systems

Honeywell Process Solutions: Whitsura, F.

One of the more interesting aspects about working in the energy sector, as I have done for the last 36 years, is that this industry is always changing—technically, economically and even political..

HP Industry Perspectives: Is the glass half full or half empty?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

This year is nearly half over; however, the energy industry is more optimistic about the market and economy according to Ernst & Young’s (EY’s) recent 10th biannual Oil and Gas Capital Confi..

HP Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

The total liquid supply growth by non-OPEC countries continues to rise and is estimated to reach 54 million bpd (MMbpd) in 2014. Increasing crude oil supplies from North America are contributing to sh..

China: The next shale gas boom

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

The shale gas boom has largely been associated with North America. The luck of this region regarding shale gas is the result of 20 years of hard R&D efforts by Texas oilman George P. Mitchell and the ..

US energy production means new jobs. Are we ready?

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM): Hockstad, M.

At the beginning of this now-not-so-new millennium, the US was faced with great tragedy, a loss of security and uncertainty in the future. Today, the nation has rebounded, thanks to a robust energy se..

Skills shortages in a booming market: The big oil and gas challenge

The strains on labor capacity in oil and gas construction markets worldwide are becoming increasingly well known. These strains continue to affect forecasted project costs, and several large capital p..

Celanese to build vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions unit in Southeast Asia

“This proposed expansion will support our global and regional growth strategy to expand our reach into the markets of Southeast Asia,” said Mark Murray, GM of the Celanese emulsion polymers business.

Jacobs to design Indonesia chlorine dioxide plant

Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is designing and engineering the plant, supplying key equipment and materials including Jacobs’ proprietary Chemetics equipment, and providing technical services for plant erection, operator training, commissioning and testing.

Indonesia enlists Axens to study refinery upgrade

Pertamina has launched an investment plan for its existing refineries. The target is to rapidly match the growing domestic demand and to satisfy more stringent specifications for clean fuels.

China’s Lijin Petrochemical picks UOP technology for isobutylene project

China’s Lijin Petrochemical will use UOP's C4 Oleflex process to produce isobutylene, an ingredient for fuels and synthetic rubber. This is UOP’s 15th Oleflex project in China in the past three years.