Industry Perspectives: The global reach of Hydrocarbon Processing
Since the beginning of this year, Hydrocarbon Processing has published more than 200 articles and columns. These publications include technical and trends-based articles on the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) within the magazine, online, in show dailies, etc.
Business Trends: Ethylene production economics from optional feedstocks
Sorour, F. H., Gulf of Suez Petroleum Co.;
Abdelmonem, N. M., Cairo University;
Tewfik, SH. R., National Research Center (NRC);
Ashour, F. H.,
Gadalla, M.A., British University in Egypt
The petrochemicals industry is witnessing enormous growth worldwide. Ethylene is produced by cracking a range of hydrocarbons. Naphtha is the main raw material used in European and Japanese crackers, while the US utilizes ethane as its primary feedstock.
Industry Metrics
High refinery runs contributed to high inventories, pressuring US product markets despite healthy summer driving season demand.
Global Project Data
Hydrocarbon Processing’s Construction Boxscore Database is tracking nearly 350 downstream projects with capital expenditures (CAPEX) of $1 B or greater.
Innovations
Emerson Automation Solutions has introduced the Enardo ES-665 spring-loaded thief hatch (FIG. 1) for use on low-pressure storage tanks in oil and gas and other industries.
Onsite: IRPC Americas
In mid-July, Hydrocarbon Processing held its International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) in Houston, Texas.
People
Dr. Béla Kelemen has been named President of the European Petroleum Refiners Association for the next 2-yr term.