January 2022

The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions will decrease through 2050 in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries (OECD), which includes the U.S.¹

In a post-pandemic economy, global governments and industry participants are increasingly committing to meeting climate action targets.

From ethanol and renewable diesel to biofuels and gas-to-liquids, the world is moving toward low-carbon energy sources to mitigate climate change and boost energy security.

What is IMO 2020?

The need to reduce emissions has never been greater.

Designs for the process configuration and operation of the unit are fundamental aspects in the production of renewable diesel.

The marine shipping industry, which accounts for 80% of global trade and 3% of annual global carbon emissions,¹ must adhere to stringent International Maritime Organization (IMO) goals of reducing total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% below 2008 levels by 2050.²

In recent years, growing concern about increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2<sub/>) levels has put mounting pressure on governments and on processing industries to curb carbon emissions.

Over the next 10 mos, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will provide a detailed history of the origins and evolution of the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).

The following is a mixture of technical articles, columns and headlines published in the 1920s by <i>The Refiner and Natural Gasoline Manufacturer</i>, the forerunner to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>.

Carl von Linde was a German scientist and engineer who pioneered new technologies in refrigeration and the invention of air separation and gas liquefaction processes.

Diesel with a portion of biologically sourced carbon is being produced at an increasing number of conventional crude oil refineries.

Fired heaters are facing scrutiny because they contribute to the global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x).

Transfer-line exchangers (TLEs) are specific shell-and-tube heat exchangers installed out of hydrocarbons steam cracking furnaces for olefins production.

Shell-and-tube heat exchangers use multiple girth flange joints based on their Tubular Exchangers Manufacturers Association (TEMA) type to assemble shell and tube sides.

It is my esteemed honor to announce that <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> is entering its centennial year of publishing.

Good managers manage people who solve problems.

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing (HP)</i> sat down with Stan Knez (SK), Chief Technology Officer, Technip Energies, to get his insights on decarbonization, digital and process technologies and sustainability within the processing industries.

Mechanical systems, especially rotary equipment, are designed to support easy maintenance jobs with less complexity and low chances of incorrect installation.

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> would like to congratulate Catherine Watkins, Vice President Downstream and Publisher, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, <i>Gas Processing & LNG</i> and <i>H2Tech</i>, for being honored as one of the top women in media for 2021.

Eni plans to launch its 3.4-MMtpy FLNG vessel offshore Mozambique this year. The Coral Sul FLNG vessel is being built by Samsung Heavy Industries.

Endress+Hauser has released its new Cerabar and Deltabar pressure and differential pressure instruments (FIG. 1),

Haldor Topsoe appoints Elena Scaltritti as new Chief Commercial Officer