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Optimize hydrogen plant efficiency with new MTS catalysts

Technip: Hartono, T.

To study the impact on plant efficiency of using MTS catalysts, a comparison case study was held between the HTS-based and MTS-based H2 designs currently in operation.

Gastech makes its East Asian debut

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Show preview for Gastech 2014.

HP Editorial Comment: What’s next for the energy industry?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

Year-end always leads to insightful predictions for the upcoming 12 months and possibly some longer-term insights. In writing this editorial at the end of December, HP reviewed several 2014 outlooks t..

HP Viewpoint: Methanol: The other transportation fuel

Methanol Institute: Dolan, G. A.

In the US Congress, the Open Fuel Standard Act was introduced to direct automakers to have half of all new cars by the 2017 model year capable of operating on something other than gasoline, with model..

HP News

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

US senator suggests lifting ban on oil exports    The Trans-Alaskan pipeline terminus in Valdez, Alaska. Photo courtesy of The Center for Land Use Interpretation. Senator Lisa Murk..

HP Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Innovations for February 2014.

Shell acquires Repsol’s global LNG portfolio

Royal Dutch Shell announced the completion of the acquisition of Repsol SA's LNG portfolio outside North America for a headline cash consideration of $4.1 B.

Consider new designs for offshore LNG regasification terminals

Foster Wheeler: Bulte, A.

The projected growth in global gas demand—specifically, where LNG imports are needed to meet demand—will require faster execution of LNG regasification terminals.

Choose the best refrigeration technology for small-scale LNG production

Linde Engineering: Kohler, T.  |  Bruentrup, M.
Linde Process Plants Inc.: Key, R. D.  |  Edvardsson, T.

A frequent question is which refrigeration technology is the best for small-scale LNG production. Here, a broad range of aspects and guidelines for which is best suited for what type of application is covered.

The ethane addiction: How long will the US advantage last?

T.A. Cook Consultants Inc.: Wanichko, J.

The US petrochemical price advantage gained from shale is well known, but the impact of that advantage on competition between the US and Europe is also important.