Process Optimization
Technip Energies acquires Biosuccinium Technology from DSM for bio-sourced and fully biodegradable polymers production
Technip Energies announced the purchase of Biosuccinium technology from DSM, adding a technology solution to its growing Sustainable Chemicals portfolio.
Technip Energies and Agilyx announced the launch of the TruStyrenyx brand, an all-in-one solution for the chemical recycling of polystyrene
TruStyrenyx combines Agilyx’s pyrolysis process and Technip Energies purification technology, yielding a recycled styrene monomer with exceptional high purity.
Clean Fuel refinery expansion will reduce Thailand energy dependence
Thailoil's ongoing expansion and upgrading works at its Laemchabang plant will enable the state-owned oil company to increase its crude oil processing capacity from 275,000 bpd to an estimated 400,000 bpd upon completion in 2023.
OPC Foundation and FieldComm Group to develop an instrumentation device profile for OPC UA Field eXchange
The aim is to provide an interoperable interface between PLC / DCS and instrumentation devices, such as transmitters, instruments, and actuators. The solution shall support different industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, water & wastewater, and pulp & paper.
Terra Drone Corporation & NDT CCS performs visual inspection of Adnoc Refining's RFCC facilities
The pilot project this time was carried out to prove that drones can be used for internal visual inspections at RFCC facilities, especially in reactors, cyclones, and boilers.
L&T wins contract from Indian Oil Corporation
IOCL is implementing the Panipat Refinery Expansion (P-25) Project to enhance refining capacity from 15 MMtpy to 25 MMtpy to meet the growth in demand of petroleum products and to increase their profitability and competitiveness in the long run.
Online Exclusive: How chemical manufacturers can navigate inflation
2021 was a bounce back year for chemicals M&A after the challenges of COVID-19. Both deal value and volume returned to historical highs, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
JG Summit Olefins selects Aspen Technology to advance operations
Aspen Technology announced that JG Summit Olefins Corporation, is advancing its journey toward operational excellence by unlocking untapped value in production optimization.
Baker Hughes acquires Quest Integrity to deliver expanded asset inspection solutions for the energy and industrial sectors
Baker Hughes has announced an agreement to acquire Quest Integrity for technology-enabled asset inspection and reliability management solutions across the pipeline, refining, petrochemical and power generation sectors.
Viewpoint: The pathway towards autonomy: How process automation is building the future plant
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing </i> sat down with Jason Urso (JU), Chief Technology Officer, Honeywell Process Solutions, to discuss the current state of the process automation industry, how new technologies are enhancing efficiency and safety, and what the future holds for automation.
- Valero Energy Q4 profit beats estimates; shares surge 1/30
- Dow launches "Transform to Outperform" to raise the competitive industry benchmark for productivity and growth to enable improved returns 1/30
- Russian oil refineries' peak maintenance expected in January and September 1/30
- U.S. lifts some Venezuela sanctions to ease oil sales 1/30
- Keppel, Aster plan sustainable aviation fuel project in Singapore 1/30
- Boeing, Israel's Technion to develop sustainable aviation fuel, as sector grapples with 2050 goal 1/30
