Refining
Consider integrating refining and petrochemical operations
Converting low-value gas oil streams via hydrocracking yields high-value olefins feedstocks
HPIn Europe: Politics of oil – Russian style
After a year in which the Elf scandalwas finally laid to bed in Paris, eyes are now firmly focused onRussia. Observers continue to try to make sense of what ishappening there with regard to Yukos. Whi..
'MIX' concept links refining operations with power and construction industries
An integrated approach enables establishing base-industries complex for medium-sized plants at lower CAPEX
HPIn Europe: The intelligent refinery – or is it?
A new slant appears to be emergingregarding the subject of computerization and information technology(IT) within refineries – the so-called “smart” refinery.Discussions at a recent Euro..
HPIn Europe: Privatization, acquisitions in the forefront
The next 12 months would appear to be extremely active ones if comments made at the recent Central and Eastern European Refining Conference are to be believed. During the course of the conference, whi..
New methodology enhances planning for refined products
A unique analytical tool collectively applies value information from various end-product and intermediate streams and identifies the best profit-making operation
HPIn Europe: Marine fuel set to tax refiners and ship owners
For some time now, the European Commission has been looking at the problem of emissions from ships - both inland and seagoing - as part of its concerns over emissions control and the ro..
Clean fuels programs – Asia-Pacific and Western Europe styles
Two refiners from different continents strive to meet the challenges of producing lower-sulfur fuels while endeavoring to protect the environment
Consider new FCC technologies to produce low-sulfur gasoline
Capital-free techniques such as catalyst and additive programs are viable options when meeting clean fuel specifications
Case history: Converting an MTBE unit to isooctane operation
Due to the ban of blending MTBE into RFG, this company revamped its operation to produce another gasoline component using technology never proven on world-scale levels
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- Singapore fuel oil stockpiles rise to two-week high 12/26
- Asia refinery 2025–2026 maintenance/outages 12/26
- Serbia's NIS gets U.S. approval to negotiate sale of Russian stake 12/26
- India's Reliance gets one-month US concession to buy Rosneft oil 12/24
