Environment & Safety

Sizing PRVs for homogeneous non-equilibrium saturated flashing liquids

Driving operational excellence: Integrate digital solutions for a smarter supply chain

Siloed systems lead to isolated data and inefficiencies in decision-making due to a lack of visibility. To address these challenges, the authors' company built a strategic digital command and control center. The goal was to resolve daily operational issues by integrating various systems into a unified data ecosystem, enabling real-time, integrated decision-making and driving operational excellence.

Phase-gate process for optimal turnaround performance: Long-range turnaround planning

The volume of turnaround (TAR) work in a limited physical space and within a compressed timeframe presents challenges for securing the required qualified workforce and ensuring quality control and health, safety and environment. For these reasons, excellent TAR planning is critical for successful outcomes. 

The role of coatings in the transition to renewable feedstocks

One often overlooked aspect of the shift to renewable feedstocks involves the critical role of coatings in protecting infrastructure. While advanced coatings have long supported the industry, new innovations must address the evolving demands of renewable feedstocks. These enhanced coatings will safeguard infrastructure from the more aggressive chemical environments introduced by renewable feedstocks, ensuring long-term durability and operational efficiency. 

Spanish oil refineries shut down after power blackout

Several Spanish oil refineries, including both plants run by Spain's second largest refinery operator Moeve, were shut down on Monday after a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal.

Neste divests its NAPCON technology to Lummus Technology

Neste has signed an agreement to sell its proprietary technology NAPCON to Lummus Technology. NAPCON covers solutions in the field of interactive operator training simulators and game-aided learning systems, real-time process optimization, AI based process predictors and real-time process information gathering, monitoring and analytics.

Azerbaijan's SOCAR resumes operations at Baku oil refinery

Azerbaijan's oil company SOCAR has resumed operations at an oil refinery in Baku after a 40-day shutdown caused by maintenance works after a fire.

Samsung E&A awarded contract for polylactic acid plant in the UAE

SAMSUNG E&A has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.

Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes

New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes. 

Update: South Bow proceeds with restart of Keystone Pipeline following North Dakota spill

Keystone pipeline operator South Bow is proceeding with a "carefully controlled restart" of the Keystone Pipeline on Monday, after Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) approved its repair and restart plans.