Process Optimization

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Buenemann, A., Seeq Corp.

Uncertainty in global hydrocarbon markets has led to the tightening of belts on capital expenditures while new capacity comes online, driving prices lower and pinching profit margins.

How digitalization is turning data into value in the heart of the refinery: FCC catalysts

Gim, S., Chen, A., BASF

Digitalization has impacted the world of refining for the past several decades.

Editorial Comment: Adopting digital technologies is not new to the HPI

Nichols, Lee, Hydrocarbon Processing Staff

Incorporating digital technologies into refining and petrochemical operations is not new to the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).

KP Engineering acquired by The Shaw Group

This strategic acquisition will further enable Shaw to deliver complete engineering, procurement, and fabrication (EPF) project solutions to a variety of industries around the world.

Baker Hughes unveils new digital solutions for more intelligent operations and cleaner energy

Baker Hughes announced at its annual meeting in Florence, Italy, the introduction of multiple new digital solutions and investments to advance more intelligent and energy-efficient operations.

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions and OLI Systems to team up for digital transformation projects

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions announced a collaboration with OLI Systems, a leader in water chemistry-based process simulation and electrolyte thermodynamics, to optimize operating performance in the refining and petrochemical industries.

Baltic states bought twice as much Russian LPG last year

Russian exporters more than doubled sales of liquefied petroleum gas to the Baltic states in 2022, some of which was sold on to Ukraine, according to data from three trading and freight-handling sources covering the region.

Digital Feature: Relief valve sizing for two-phase flow

This article will present the sizing technique for two-phase flow through relief valves and orifices. The procedure is simple but rigorous and generally applicable.

Emerson selected to automate largest ethane cracker in Middle East

Emerson will provide automation technologies, software and analytics for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex in Qatar as part of a consortium with Viasat Energy Services, a division of global communications company Viasat.

Technip Energies unveils sail away of bp Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FPSO

The FPSO will serve GTA Phase 1 site on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal. The floating facility measures 270 meters in length, 54 meters in width and 31.5 meters in depth.