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Catalysts

Deliver high levels of SOx reduction with SOx-reduction additive

W. R. Grace: Baillie, C.  |  Cooper, C.

The global refining industry continues to move toward more restrictive environmental laws for sulfur oxide (SO<sub>x</sub>) emissions.

Industry Perspectives

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In mid-August, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> announced the finalists of the 2021 <i>HP</i> Awards, celebrating innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year and are making the HPI safer, more efficient and more profitable.

HPNA woes—A thing of the past

Honeywell UOP: Singh, S.  |  Clarke, I.
Tüpraş: Önder, E. R.

2020 can be viewed as one the most challenging periods in the history of the oil and gas sector.

Editorial Comment: Advancing ideas and best practices by learning from others

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

For 99 yr, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has provided hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) professionals around the world with the latest technologies, best practices, know-how and case studies.

Innovations

What are the latest advancements in HPI technologies? This month’s Innovations section details the tools and technologies that are optimizing plant operations.

Oil refinery/petrochemical integration in a CO2-constrained world—Part 2

Fluor: Baars, F.  |  Oruganti, S.  |  Kalia, P.

Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while the demand for motor fuels will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressures and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.

Prospects of petrochemical disruptive technology applications in Egypt Energy Hub Project

Pharos University: Ezzat, A. A.

One of the most important challenges facing the Egyptian economy is the growing demand for petrochemicals in different sectors, particularly plastic materials and composites.

Editorial Comment: IRPC Process: A sincere thanks to all

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC).

Reverse refining: A novel approach to the refining process

Heatoil Solutions LLC: Echenagucia, J. E.

The crude oil refining processing sequence is based on the separation of distillate products from heavier ones and concentrating the heavy molecules of the barrel for processing at the end of the refining run.

Analyze pressure loss during FCC standpipe catalyst transfer

PetroChina Karamay Petrochemical Co.: Wei, P.  |  Hongwei, Q.
China University of Petroleum: Yansheng, L.

The fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) is the primary conversion equipment for modern refineries to obtain clean transportation fuels, along with high-grade petrochemical feedstock.