Process Optimization
Siemens closes Brightly acquisition, elevating software offering for building operations
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software, a U.S.-based SaaS provider of asset and maintenance management solutions.
Corpus Christi Polymers awards Worley contracts for facilities producing plastics
Corpus Christi Polymers has awarded Worley construction management and general services contracts. The scope of the construction management contract includes Corpus Christi’s new PET and PTA facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.
GTC Vorro and RATE announce collaboration
GTC Vorro and RATE will offer process technology solutions to customers along with full-service sulfur removal. The two companies will combine their sulfur technology and engineering services, providing innovative services.
INEOS and SINOPEC sign three petrochemical deals worth $7 B
INEOS and SINOPEC signed three back-to-back deals worth a combined value of $7 B. These landmark agreements are expected to generate a combined turnover of around $10 B from 7 MMt of capacity.
LyondellBasell helps close the loop on polypropylene by joining NEXTLOOPP initiative
LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastic and chemical companies in the world, has recently joined the initiative that brings more than 40 major industry players together.
Siemens Energy takes next step to protect critical infrastructure
This expanded relationship includes listing Siemens Energy’s MDR in a digital catalog that makes it easy for customers to find, compare, and immediately start using the software and services that run on AWS.
Online Exclusive Technical Q&A: AI’s use in chemical plant operations
Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) sat down with Dr. Hiroaki Kanokogi (HK), General Manager, Yokogawa to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used in the hydrocarbon processing industry.
Online Exclusive: Accelerating the transition to renewable fuels
Since the transportation industry accounts for roughly 30% of all GHGs in the U.S., new kinds of renewable fuels made from organic sources (such as plant oils or animal waste) are expected to play a leading role in the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.
Developing and utilizing a novel, toughened epoxy adhesive
When identifying solutions that can offer assurance and longevity, the maintenance and reliability of asset repairs can be challenging.
History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR
Several major impactful events took place in the global oil and gas and petrochemical industries in the 1980s.
- Essar launches hydrogen power plant at Stanlow refinery (U.K.) 7/16
- Trelleborg partners with Airbus on hydrogen-powered air travel 7/16
- Neste, Mitsubishi Corporation agree on strategic partnership to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics 7/16
- Vale, Komatsu and Cummins announce collaboration to develop dual-fuel large trucks, powered by ethanol and diesel 7/16
- Mexico–U.S. energy trade value fell in 2023 on lower fuel prices 7/16
- Belarus' Mozyr oil refinery restoring operations after outage due to storm 7/16
- Digital Exclusive: SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Technologies—Utilize process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield
- Digital Exclusive-Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
- Hydrogen-rich content gasoline: A new concept for paraffinic gasoline reformulation
- Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries
