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Refining

The propylene production gap is an opportunity for integrated downstream players—Part 1

Petrobras: Da Silva, M. W.

Among the challenges in the global crude oil refining industry are the price volatility of raw materials and the pressure from society to reduce environmental impacts, as well as reduced margins.

Sample high-viscosity fluids safely in refinery settings

Swagelok: Dixon, M.

In a modern refinery setting, production processes are expected to be streamlined to maximize value from beginning to end.

Reaction control for hydrotreatment of bio-based oils in renewable diesel production

Emerson: Degnan, E

Over the past few years, the carbon footprint of the transportation industry has drawn attention as an area where much can be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Take the mystery out of running your LNG plant

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.: Roberts, M . J.  |  Schmidt, W. P.  |  Gripp, S.

Many natural gas liquefaction plants with production capacities ranging from 0.5 MMtpy to 8 MMtpy use mixed refrigerants to cool and liquefy the feed.

Maximizing the advantages of electric actuator diagnostics

Emerson: Gundaboina, B.  |  Kmitta, A.

Driven by stringent greenhouse gas emissions regulations and technical improvements, electric valve actuators are becoming increasingly common in applications throughout the process industry.

Editorial Comment: Celebrating the technologies and people in the global hydrocarbon processing industry

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

On October 11, Gulf Energy Information celebrated the inaugural Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.

Business Trends: Refinery transactions: A window of opportunity?

McKinsey & Co.: Fitzgibbon, T.  |  Shankar, A.  |  Vukomanoic, L.  |  Green, P.

In today's rapidly changing energy landscape, refinery transactions have become a focal point of investment discussions.

Digital Feature: The perfect match: How to evaluate chemical resistance and fluid compatibility of materials

Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an o-ring's optimal performance and mitigating premature failure.

Argentina fuel firms aim to normalize supply after disruptions

Argentina's oil refiners and producers aim to normalize supplies of motor fuels across the South American country, companies in the sector said on Tuesday, following recent disruptions to gasoline and diesel sales.

Lukoil's Romanian refinery shuts down for planned maintenance works

Romania's Petrotel Lukoil refinery, owned by Russia's Lukoil, will shut for one month from Wednesday for planned maintenance works.