http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing An innovative process for simultaneously producing high-purity benzene and U.S.-grade gasoline from FCC C<sub>6</sub> heartcut https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/process-optimization/an-innovative-process-for-simultaneously-producing-high-purity-benzene-and-us-grade-gasoline-from-fcc-csub6sub-heartcut/ Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) II regulations restrict the average benzene level in gasoline sold in the U.S. to 0.62 vol%. In India and in several other countries, benzene in gasoline is presently restricted to 1 vol%. Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) gasoline contributes to nearly 10%–20% of the gasoline pool in a typical refinery. Decarbonize the FCCU through maximizing low-carbon propylene https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/catalysts/decarbonize-the-fccu-through-maximizing-low-carbon-propylene/ As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation. Navigating the complex LNG value chain https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/lng/navigating-the-complex-lng-value-chain/ Throughout the last two decades, LNG technology improvements have built a global natural gas market. This globalization has led to an increase in demand, but also an increase in instability, as changing global events and the drive towards increased sustainability in energy sources have created market fluctuations from all directions. Editorial Comment: As petrochemicals demand increases globally, novel processes, systems and technologies continue to evolve https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/columns/editorial-comment-as-petrochemicals-demand-increases-globally-novel-processes-systems-and-technologies-continue-to-evolve/ Over the next 25 yr, global petrochemicals demand is forecast to increase exponentially, rising from approximately 450 MMtpy in 2025 to > 500 MMtpy in 2035 and upwards to nearly 600 MMtpy by 2050. Executive Viewpoint: FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/columns/executive-viewpoint-fcc-propylene-production-catalysts-technologies-and-new-solutions/ Welcome to Hydrocarbon Processing’s new Executive Series. In this enhanced video platform, the editors speak with the operators and technology leaders and suppliers that are optimizing the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Global Project Data: Spotlight on petrochemicals https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/trends-and-resources/global-project-data-spotlight-on-petrochemicals/ Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,100 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Yokogawa launches OpreX Robot Management Core https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/yokogawa-launches-oprex-robot-management-core/ Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the development and release of OpreX Robot Management Core, a software application in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family and will go on sale on March 22, 2024. Digital Feature: A novel process to help refinery operations comply with the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/02/digital-feature-a-novel-process-to-help-refinery-operations-comply-with-the-us-renewable-fuel-standard/ This article, exclusive to Hydrocarbon Processing, details a novel refinery processing technology that enables refineries to produce fuels that adhere to the U.S. RFS. Digitalization in refineries: A strategic roadmap for operational excellence—Part 1 https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/february-2024/special-focus-digital-technologies/digitalization-in-refineries-a-strategic-roadmap-for-operational-excellence-part-1/ The refinery industry is one of the biggest industries worldwide. According to Statista, the global oil refinery capacity tipped 100 MMbpd in 2022. This capacity reflects nearly a twofold increase since 1970. Plastic pyrolysis oils as feedstock for steam crackers: Opportunities and challenges—Part 2 https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/february-2024/petrochemical-technologies/plastic-pyrolysis-oils-as-feedstock-for-steam-crackers-opportunities-and-challenges-part-2/ Plastic waste is a worldwide challenge. To reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint, the plastics industry is striving to increase circularity by using plastic pyrolysis oils (pyoils) from waste plastics as steam cracker feedstock.