A successful case of resid-to-propylene maximization using premium catalyst technology

Ahmed Al-Marjibi is a Process Engineer at OQ Downstream Refining and Petrochemical and has 5 yr of experience in refining with experience in RFCC. He joined OQ in 2017 and has been involved in revamps and troubleshooting throughout his career. Al-Marjibi is a graduate of the University of Delaware and holds a BS degree in chemical engineering

Francisco Fernandez is a Senior Process Engineer at OQ. He holds a BSc degree in chemical engineering and has more than 15 yr of experience in different process units, including FCCUs, DCUs, CDUs/VDUs, and others. Throughout his career, he has occupied several positions in process engineering, operations and projects. He joined OQ in 2017 and presently oversees the operation of the RFCCU at the Sohar Refinery.

Saleh Daryabari is a Senior Process Engineer at OQ. He holds an MS degree in chemical engineering and has 15 yr of experience in process engineering, commissioning, revamp and troubleshooting of RFCCUs and hydroprocessing. His expertise includes RFCC, hydrocracking and residue hydrotreating catalyst evaluation and selection by pilot plant study.

Ghadeer Hussain Mohamed Redha is a Process Engineer at OQ Downstream Refining and Petrochemical. She is a graduate from the German University of Technology and holds a BE degree in process engineering. Redha has 5 yr of experience in refining as a process engineer with experience in RFCC and delayed coker units. She joined OQ in 2017 and has been involved in revamps, troubleshooting and two turnarounds throughout her career.

Frankllin Gonzalez is the Process Engineering Team Leader for OQ Sohar Refinery. He holds an MS degree in chemical engineering and graduated from IFP School. Gonzalez has more than 15 yr of experience in refining spent at the Cardon Refinery PDVSA and Sohar Refinery, where his roles have included Hydrotreating Process Engineer, FCC/RFCC Process Engineer and operation head positions. He has operations and engineering experience in FCCU/RFCCU, distillation and hydrotreating. Gonzalez joined OQ in 2017 and has been involved in many revamps, commissioning and troubleshooting throughout his career.

Talal Al Rawahi is the Process Engineering Head for OQ Downstream Refining and Petrochemical. He is a Fellow of the Sultan Qaboos University and holds a BSc degree in chemical and process engineering. Al Rawahi has more than 12 yr of experience in refining, spent predominately at OQ where his roles have included polymer plant operator, RFCC Process Engineer and process engineering head positions. He has operations and engineering experience in RFCC, distillation, alkylation, hydrotreating, reforming, isomerization, steam cracking, polymers and utilities. He joined OQ in 2010 and has been involved in many revamps, commissioning and troubleshooting throughout his career.

Morgan Allen is Senior Principal Technologist for GRACE Refining Technologies, Middle East, a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers FIChemE, and holds a BSc degree in chemical engineering. Allen has more than 30 yr of experience in refining, spent predominately at the Murco Refinery in Milford Haven where his roles included Cracking and Olefins Manager and Senior Process Engineer positions. He has operations and engineering experience in FCC, vacuum distillation, HF alkylation, hydrotreating, reforming, isomerization, distillation, utilities and oil movements. He has been involved in many FCC revamps, commissioning and troubleshooting throughout his career. Allen joined Grace in 2017 after completing an assignment with Amec Foster Wheeler as Commissioning Manager in Kuwait.

Graeme Macaulay is a Technical Service and Sales Manager for GRACE Refining Technologies, Middle East. He has more than 11 yr of refining experience in various roles, predominantly technical support and optimization of FCCUs, hydroprocessing and refinery-wide energy efficiency at Grangemouth Refinery in Scotland. Based in Dubai, UAE, MacAulay provides technical support and account management services to refiners in the region. He holds an MS degree in chemical engineering from Strathclyde University in Glasgow and is a chartered member of the IChemE.

Lamma Khodeir is the Market Segment Manager for Grace Refining Technologies. She joined Grace as an R&D researcher leading new FCC product developments before moving into her current position. Dr. Khodeir earned a diploma degree in chemistry and a PhD in technical chemistry from the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany.

Rafael González Sánchez is the Regional Marketing Manager, Asia-Pacific and India, for Grace. A chemical engineer, he has more than 17 yr of multidisciplinary experience in catalyst design and development, technical services, account management and marketing. Dr. González joined Grace as a research and development researcher, leading new FCC catalyst and ZSM-5 additive developments. He then became a Regional Technical Sales Manager prior to joining the marketing team. Dr. González is a co-author of several publications in the FCC industry field. He earned a PhD in engineering and advanced technologies from Universitat de Barcelona, and an Executive MBA degree from the EAE Business School in Barcelona.