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HP Associations: An inside look at the NPRA Q&A in Orlando
An inside look at the NPRA Q&A in Orlando The NPRA Q&A and Technology Forum invaded Orlando, Florida, for three days in early October. The gatherin..
New Developments
System for real-time inspection of combustion processes The portable FireSight diagnostic system is said to be the easiest and most economical means to achieve real-time color-video monitoring and d..
HP Construction: North America
Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SES) has an agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co. to provide SES the option to execute up to 15 methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) technology licenses a..
HP Construction: Europe
Invensys Process Systems (IPS) has a contract to upgrade control and automation systems at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and regasification plant at the Barcelona terminal in Spain. Un..
HP Construction: Middle East
Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Co. (Takreer) has selected UOP LLC to supply technology and engineering services for an expansion at its Ruwais refinery in the UAE. The refinery will produce propylene, ..
HP Construction: Asia-Pacific
Australian Energy Company Ltd. (AEC) has acquired a license for two Siemens Energy 500-MW coal gasifiers. The two gasifiers are destined for a fertilizer plant in Latrobe Valley, Australia, where they..
Free Literature
Automation solutions for refineries Four new full-color brochures for the refining industry detail specific Metso Automation Solutions for crude distillation, catalytic reformin..
HP In Brief: HPIn Brief
'No' to low-carbon fuels mandate Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. has filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to prevent i..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Asian petrochemicals propel growing demand for naphtha
The petrochemical sector in Asia is undergoing fundamental change. According to a recent analysis from FACTS Inc., three key forces are impacting the industry's outlook: Massive expansion of Asian..
HP Impact: HPImpact: 'Hard truths' still relevant for assessing energy industry
Last year, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) issued a comprehensive report, Facing the Hard Truths about Energy (see "HPImpact," September 2007, p. 27). Recently, key participants in the study ex..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Get 'back to basics,' advises refining industry analyst
The Golden Age has come and gone, and refining margins have fallen from their peaks, according to Blake Eskew, vice president at Purvin & Gertz, who presented a keynote address to NPRA's recent Q&A an..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Cost increases, delays threaten security of global gas markets
The past 18 months have been tumultuous for natural gas markets. Gas prices were high and volatile in all regional markets, with demand continuously growing and a dramatic increase of liquefied natu..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Updated valve primer aims to facilitate design for novice engineers
ISA reports the release of Control Valve Primer, A User's Guide, 4th Edition by Hans D. Baumann. The guide's fourth edition is claimed to be updated and significantly enlarged by adding sections on ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: China emerges as powerhouse in plastic additives industry
Demand from China has helped drive growth in the plastic additives industry, pushing the industry to 12.2 million metric tons in 2007. The industry as a whole was valued at $32 billion, according to..