Refining
Editorial Comment: Past, present and future: Hydrocarbon Processing celebrates 100 yr of publishing
It is my esteemed honor to announce that <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> is entering its centennial year of publishing.
Safe and sustainable alkylation for the forward-looking refiner
In a post-pandemic economy, global governments and industry participants are increasingly committing to meeting climate action targets.
Shrinking the carbon footprint: A digital transformation roadmap for green fuel producers
From ethanol and renewable diesel to biofuels and gas-to-liquids, the world is moving toward low-carbon energy sources to mitigate climate change and boost energy security.
Corrosion: Maintaining profitability with opportunity crudes while mitigating naphthenic acid corrosion
Refiners are asked to produce products within ever tighter margins in a changing industry.
Process Controls, Instrumentation and Automation: Improved methods for trace element analysis of challenging petrochemical samples
There is no doubt that the purpose of refining crude oils into natural raw materials is crucial to produce a vast array of fuels and products used in our daily lives.
Reliability: Disregarding storage preservation has consequences
As a rule, equipment to be installed at a plant site initially arrives at an outdoor storage yard.
Industry Perspectives: Asia continues to dominate new project market share
According to Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database, new project announcements have decreased by approximately 6% year-over-year.
Business Trends: Executives’ focus on lean management leaves companies exposed to risk during crises
In the wake of an extraordinary year marred by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the author’s company released the results of its 2021 Operational Risk Management Survey<sup>1</sup> of executives, a barometer of the topics that dominate boardroom discussions around the world.
Editorial Comment: HPI spending forecast to reach nearly $490 B in 2022
Each year, the editors of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> provide the latest trends and spending forecast for the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Aging pressure relief valves: Are you managing history well?
The risks associated with the malfunction or blockage of pressure safety valves (PSVs) are significant, and operating facilities invest heavily in preventive maintenance (PM) programs to mitigate the risks and ensure that PSVs are functioning exactly as per design requirements.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
