Petrochemicals

Strategies to resolve process variability via regulatory process control

This article discusses strategies to address process instability for effective process control. 

Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins

Straight talk on fire risk assessments

For refineries, chemical plants, oil and gas pipelines and oil/gas exploration, fire and explosion hazards are omnipresent. Process hazard analysis (PHA) and fire risk assessments (FRAs) play a vital role in managing fire risk at an acceptable level. While there are various causes for fires and explosions, robust FRAs based on pragmatism and optimum allocation of resources could help minimize fire/explosion mishaps. 

Thai SCG Chemicals unit seeks Vietnam tariffs as operations at new complex remain suspended

Vietnam's Long Son Petrochemicals, a unit of Thailand's SCG Chemicals, is lobbying Vietnam to impose tariffs on imported polyethylene and polypropylene, as operations at its new $5.4 billion petrochemical complex remain suspended due to low margins.

Sipchem, LyondellBasell collaborate on feasibility for a world-scale mixed-feed cracker in Saudi Arabia

Sipchem and LyondellBasell have been awarded a feedstock allocation from the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia supporting a joint feasibility study for a world-scale mixed feed cracker complex combined with a diversified derivative portfolio.

Engineers find greener path to making key industrial chemical

Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce ethylene oxide, according to a new study.

VDMA valves association market analysis: Industry standstill looms after a strong 2024

The industrial valves industry performed better than expected in 2024 despite adverse conditions. Overall, nominal sales growth of 6% was achieved. While European business declined by 1%, international sales climbed by 11%.

Opinion: bp’s green failure offers Big Oil a lesson in moderation

bp has returned to its oil and gas roots in a spectacular about-turn following its trailblazing attempt five years ago to become a renewables giant. The takeaway for Big Oil is that the energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint.

Online Exclusive: Innovations in hydrocarbon processing technologies and lifecycle solutions

Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) interviewed Kevin Dunphy (KD), Vice President and General Manager at Emerson. The interview covered advancements in hydrocarbon processing technologies, such as innovations in Coriolis flow metering and radar level measurement. Kevin explained how these technologies, alongside Emerson's new non-intrusive flow measurement solutions, are improving safety and efficiency in the industry. He also explained how Emerson supports its customers with lifecycle solutions, ensuring long-term value beyond initial costs.

The European chemical industry is becoming extinct: An open letter from INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The chemical industry in Europe has been hugely important to the success of the European economy over the last century. With revenues of around one trillion euros, it is similar in size to the automotive sector. But chemicals in Europe is facing extinction. Government policies have resulted in enormously high energy prices and crippling carbon tax bills.