Nichols, Lee
Editorial Comment: Advancing processes, products and technologies: The continued focus on process optimization
The focus on optimization is innate in the fundamental nature of the people working within the HPI.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 1,000 active projects around the world.
Editorial Comment
Throughout its history, the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has continued to evolve and innovate to meet global product demand, whether that is for liquid fuels or petrochemicals.
Editorial Comment: Juggling the increasing global demand for thermoplastics vs. reducing their environmental
If you were to review any forecast for global thermoplastics demand to 2050—high-density polyethylene (PE), low-density PE, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate, among others—chances are that you will see a steady rise in consumption.
Editorial Comment: Adopting digital technologies is not new to the HPI
Incorporating digital technologies into refining and petrochemical operations is not new to the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Editorial Comment: Hydrocarbon Processing introduces its new digital platform
For more than 100 yr, <em>Hydrocarbon Processing</em> has provided the global HPI with the latest advancements in processing technologies, maintenance, safety, engineering and construction, and know-how to improve and enhance refining and petrochemical plant operations.
Industry Perspectives: Despite reaching $180 B, new project announcements are down year-over-year
Over the past year, the Global Energy Infrastructure database has tracked more than $180 B in new project announcements.
Editorial Comment: The Top Projects winners of 2022 have been announced
Each year, <em>Hydrocarbon Processing</em> honors the top refining and petrochemical projects of the year.
Industry Perspectives
In late September, <ital>Hydrocarbon Processing</ital> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) in Houston, Texas (U.S.)—the first in-person IRPC in nearly 3 yr.
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