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Joseph Ford appointed Conval Engineering Manager
Are resources and capacity the same?
If you are involved in the delivery of capital projects, there is a good chance that you may have heard, or even used, expressions such as, “We have a resource-loaded schedule,” “We are behind schedule, so let’s add more resources,” or “We need to increase our capacity.”
Automation technology supports growing demand for green diesel
The search to find alternatives to petroleum-based transportation fuels is nothing new.
INEOS completes the acquisition of the Eastman Texas City site
INEOS has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Eastman Texas City site, the 600,000-tpy acetic acid plant and all associated third party activities, from Eastman Chemical Company.
Petrobras CEO replacement being discussed by Brazilian officials
Officials in the Brazilian government have been discussing a possible replacement of the CEO of state-run oil company Petrobras, as they are unhappy with the firm's direction.
Fire at Marathon's Martinez refinery in California (U.S.) injuries one
A fire was reported at Marathon Petroleum Corp's Martinez refinery in California in which one person was injured and 20 facility workers evacuated.
Digital Feature: Achieve Water Authority Compliance with Automated Wastewater Treatment for Industrial Facilities with Cooling Towers
U.S. industrial facilities with cooling towers must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local wastewater requirements for effluent, including those under the Clean Water Act. Failing to do so can result in severe fines that quickly escalate.
Digital Feature: The Impact of AI on Industry
Hydrocarbon Processing had the opportunity to speak with Hiroshi Tanoguchi, Vice President and Head of the Yokogawa Products Headquarters, Yokogawa Electric Corp., about the company’s autonomous control artificial intelligence, how this was applied in a project with ENEOS Materials, and how safety is ensured in plant operations.
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Axine Water Technologies expands leadership team
Maximizing the advantages of electric actuator diagnostics
Driven by stringent greenhouse gas emissions regulations and technical improvements, electric valve actuators are becoming increasingly common in applications throughout the process industry.
- Russia's Ryazan oil refinery restores crude processing to 60% of pre-attack level 3/28
- Global refinery capacity totaling 3.6 MM bpd at high-risk of closure 3/28
- More than 20% of global oil refining capacity at risk, analysis finds 3/28
- SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals advances major ethylene project with Lummus technologies and services 3/28
- Singapore fuel oil stockpiles slip to two-week low 3/28
- Sri Lanka minister says Sinopec to start work on refinery by June 3/28