Environment
Largest ethane cracker: Borouge’s Ruwais manufacturing complex
The latest expansion project includes an ethane cracker (EU3), two PE and two PP plants, and a low-density PE (LDPE) unit.
Largest hydrocracker in China
Refiners are leveraging hydrocracking to respond to momentum in global dieselization, with crude prices forcing refiners to process distressed crudes and difficult feedstock.
HP Water Management: Avoid failures in water projects: Part 2
Last month, we discussed the need for project engineers to talk to process engineers about the water systems as a capital project takes shape. This month’s column discusses additional ways to bri..
HPI major events and trends, 1920s to present
1920s: THE FORMATION OF THE MODERN HPIDuring this period, a new industry was evolving focused on the refining of crude oil into fuels and other products. New demand for crude oil-based products, such ..
Improve feedstock selection for your refinery
This simplified approach facilitates screening of crude oil baskets for refiners.
HP Reliability: Pumps and the Bhopal connection
In the 2012 June issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, our readers will find a highly informative article that should remind equipment specialists of their professional and ethical responsibilities. These ..
HP Water Management: Avoid failures in water projects: Part 1
Your company is planning an expansion—building a new process unit or constructing an entire new plant. Regardless of the scope, the facility staff will specify project requirements, complete the ..
Update on valves used in hydrogen service
Recommended practices can better scrutinize performance issues such as design, packing and metallurgy to mitigate failures.
Improve seal designs for ‘dirty’ services
Amid regulatory legislation issues, a compliance strategy can drive solutions to optimize reliability of rotating equipment.
2012 petrochemical outlook: United States
The boom in oil and gas is creating both demand side (e.g., pipe mills, oilfield machinery) and supply-side (e.g., chemicals, fertilizers, direct iron reduction) opportunities.
- Dow, Ambipar partner to promote plastics recycling in South America 11/26
- Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production 11/26
- KBR to provide technology for mega-scale ammonia plant in Angola 11/25
- Indian refiners' October crude processing up over 3% y/y 11/25
- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
