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Editorial Comment: Hydrocarbon Processing’s 2019 Top Project award nominees revealed

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

It’s that time again! <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has announced the nominees for its annual Top Project awards.

Diversifying the future: Incentives for worldwide adoption of renewable fuels and chemicals—Part 1

Bio-based, renewable fuels and chemicals can reduce the environmental footprint of maintaining global transportation and product demands, while also supplementing traditional fossil fuels in a global environment with increasing energy demand.

Use new oxidation technologies to achieve “near-zero” emissions of NOx and VOCs

Selas-Linde North America: Armstrong, P.  |  Predatsch, E.

HPInnovative solutions assist hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) facilities in meeting present and ever-changing air emissions regulations and strict operating permits.

Business Trends: Crude-to-chemicals—An opportunity or threat?

Wood Mackenzie: Gupta, S.  |  Xu, D.

For most oil refiners and chemical producers, the need to improve margins and remain competitive has never been greater.

Industry Perspectives—Two events: One to honor, one to learn

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In this issue, the finalists for <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’</i>s third annual <i>HP</i> Awards are detailed.

Asia: China eyes significant growth in petrochemicals

Contributing Writer: Gerden, E.

China aims to grow its domestic petrochemical production during the next 5 yr–7 yr, driven by the ongoing modernization of major production facilities and an increase in foreign investments.

Editorial Comment: Exchanging ideas through collaborative environments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

What is the best way to exchange ideas?

Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the finalists for its third annual awards.

Automatic gauging addresses tank farm challenges

Endress+Hauser: Mallon, D.

Tank farms are often found on the premises of large refineries and petrochemical plants, or nearby.

Modified shed decks tackle crude tower fouling problems

Valero Energy Corp.: Hanson, D.  |  Brown Burns, J.

Many tray designs have been complicated by the hunt for the “perfect distillation tray” design.