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HPIn Europe: Shortage of middle distillates continues despite investment

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2004
European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.
Refining

Total SA's announced plans for heavy investment at its Normandy, France, refinery to significantly increase middle distillates production is sure to bring a smile to some faces in Europe. This latest ..

HPIn Europe: Analysts reappraise oil company ratings

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2004
European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.
Refining

The situation in the European energy industry continues to show some fluidity, with several companies having their financial ratings reappraised. The news comes as Shell faces international concern ov..

Avoid retrofit pitfalls through improved FEED

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Parsons International Ltd.: Eskaros, M.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Incomplete front-end engineering efforts can be costly oversights and contribute to project overruns and missed goals

Case history: Fawley FCCU olefins project

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd.: Payne, J. B.
HP Editorial Staff: Roberts, M. T.
ExxonMobil Engineering Europe Ltd.: Thomas, C. N.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Careful planning enabled the delivery, construction and installation of a replacement 860-ton reactor within a 64-day turnaround

Review fundamentals when retrofitting for ULSD

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Mustang Engineering Inc.: Johnson, J. W.  |  Palmer, R. E.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

The success of revamps is driven by accurate front-end process design. Performing feasibility studies controls cost estimates and ensures meeting goals for upgrades

Case history: Desulfurization of FCC naphtha

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Statoil ASA Research and Technology: Grande, K.  |  Moljord, K.  |  Rosvoll, J. S.  |  Skjolsivk, P. A.
Statoil Mongstad Refinery: Johansen, S.  |  Kuhnle, S.  |  Sorum, P. A.
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.: Roundtree, E. M.  |  Sapre, A. V.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

This refiner used pilot-plant testing of actual refinery FCC streams to find the best technology for blending 10-ppm gasoline

Apply new strategies for your clean fuels programs

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Valero Energy Corp.: Braeutigam, J. R.
Clean Fuels Clearinghouse: McMartin, C.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Credits and allotments for early compliance with low-sulfur fuels can be effective business tools

Apply online analyzers to monitor 'sulfur-free' fuel

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
East Greenbush: Beumer, B.  |  Radley, I.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

New x-ray fluorescence methods enable real-time detection of low sulfur concentration in hydrocarbons

HPIn Europe: MOL moves ahead despite Central European uncertainty

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.
Refining

At a time when some oil companies in Central and Eastern Europe are not quite sure what is happening, one company is advancing its plans to become a large player in this increasingly important area. T..

Plan for success with your clean fuels program

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Producing low-sulfur transportation fuels involves more than selecting process options. Here are other vital key issues to consider