Webcasts

Sponsored by: Lummus Technology

As industries continue to push for net zero emissions, companies and decision-makers seek to employ economically feasible processes and technologies to meet regulations and targets. But what if you could kill two birds with one stone? 

Hydrogen rich fuel can be obtained from a simplified steam methane reformer (SMR) using sulfur-free methane obtained from the ethylene plant. In this novel scheme, feed pretreatment is not required. After passing through the SMR, a low-pressure shift reactor converts CO to CO₂. Water is removed by condensation and CO₂ is removed by an appropriate technology. This almost CO₂-free stream rich in hydrogen is used as a fuel instead of conventional methane fuel. For many plants, there is no need to change the burners in the cracking heater. 

This webcast will cover:

• The integration of hydrogen with the ethylene heater and its impact on CO₂ reduction
• How to reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 60% without reducing SHP steam production levels
• Insights and plans for implementing in existing and new heater designs

Sponsored by: Emerson 

In a world shaped by globalization, rapid technological evolution, shifting consumer expectations, and stringent regulatory demands, automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. This webinar dives deep into how modern automation technologies are redefining operational strategies, helping businesses reduce costs, enhance productivity, and stay ahead of the competition.

Join us on April 29, 2025, in partnership with Hydrocarbon Processing, for an interactive exploration of how automation can become a cornerstone of operational excellence. Discover actionable insights into:

• Reducing operating costs while maximizing facility performance and utilization.
• Enhancing equipment reliability and availability while cutting maintenance expenses.
• Strengthening workplace safety through advanced automation solutions.
• Realizing ROI from sustainability initiatives while driving long-term value.

Through a holistic approach spanning production, reliability, safety, and sustainability, this webinar provides the strategies and tools needed to unlock your organization's full potential. Gain practical answers, real-world examples, and a roadmap to leverage automation as a catalyst for lasting success.

Sponsored by: Honeywell 

As refiners and petrochemical producers move towards a more decarbonized value chain, while balancing the needs of remaining competitive and ensuring workforce competency, operators must develop new digital muscle by using an Intelligent Operations Framework through:

• Harnessing ubiquitous sensors, digital twin, and virtual technologies
• Embedding process knowledge into automation
• Humanizing artificial intelligence for future-ready operations

With decades of experience in process control and automation and being in lockstep with leading process technology licensors, Honeywell technology delivers industry leading returns to our partners by:

• Embedding proprietary knowledge in automation systems – de-risking and accelerating project schedules
• Leveraging cyber secure edge, cloud and virtual technologies – delivering safe, scalable and leaner designs
• Using analytics, AI and ML technologies – enabling a sustainable and future ready operations

Join Honeywell on how you can decarbonize with Honeywell’s Intelligent Operations Framework, fusing sensors, digital twins, and AI-driven automation to continue your journey towards a sustainable, future-ready digital refinery or petrochemical plant.

Sponsored by: Honeywell UOP

In the hydrocarbon processing industry, waste heat is often an untapped resource—yet it holds the key to reducing costs, improving efficiency, and staying ahead of the competition. This webinar introduces our cutting-edge chemical heat transformer technology, which converts waste heat into valuable industrial heat with exceptional efficiency.

But technology alone isn’t enough. A game-changer in this space is the strategic alliance between Honeywell UOP & Qpinch, designed to streamline implementation and maximize benefits for your operations. We’ll explain what this alliance means, how it simplifies adoption, and why it sets a new standard for efficiency projects.

We’ll also showcase real-world use cases and explore flexible business models, including CAPEX investments and service-based options. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink waste heat utilization, gain a competitive edge, and leverage strategic partnerships for long-term success.

Sponsored by: AspenTech

Frequent shifts in market dynamics and operational constraints make refinery decision-making increasingly complex. Traditional methods for refinery cost analysis and margin modeling struggle to keep pace, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. 
 
Join our industry experts to discover how S&P Global Commodity Insights—in collaboration with AspenTech and AWS—has developed a groundbreaking, cloud-powered refining solution to optimize operations and maximize profitability. Learn how you can use this same solution to:

• Analyze margin impact, maximize throughput and avoid costly shutdowns 
• Access refinery insights easily through a cloud-based interface 
• Prepare, execute and update program models in real time for faster decision-making 

A Q&A session will follow, so please bring your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders.

Sponsored by: AspenTech

Mandated to aggressively reduce emissions, today’s refining and chemical companies must also find new ways to improve energy efficiency and—in turn—margins. The sooner owner/operators uncover opportunities for improvement, the faster they can advance operational excellence goals.

Join experts from AspenTech^® and Samsung E&A as they share innovative digital tools and services that help companies quickly identify cost-saving, emission-reducing measures. Learn how this new partnership enables you to:

• Explore low-CAPEX energy projects around areas such as heat integration
• Make incremental or larger gains in energy efficiency—and profitability
• Take a strategic approach in accelerating energy optimization across assets

You’ll hear case studies of how companies are using these same tools and methodologies to achieve significant, measurable results. If you’re responsible for energy efficiency, emissions reduction and technical services within your organization, you won’t want to miss this webinar.

Sponsored by: Lummus Technology 

The pervasiveness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and how to deal with their contaminating effects, treatment and destruction has been an active societal discussion in recent years, especially given how it affects one of our most valuable resources—water.

PFAS contamination shows up in our drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, remedial activities, landfill leachates, sludge disposal, agriculture and more. End users, regulators and technology suppliers are racing to solve this problem, developing solutions for PFAS collection and removal, as well as treatment, specifically in offsite disposal and destruction, as well as localized, onsite destruction.

This webcast will cover:

• A comparison of advantages and disadvantages of destroying PFAS waste offsite versus onsite
• An economic comparison of the associated PFAS waste disposal techniques
• Lummus’ Zimpro Electro Oxidation technology and its ability to handle long- and short-chain PFAS with an overall mass balance of fluoride in the process

Sponsored by: dataPARC

In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, downstream oil & gas producers have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production rates, more consistent quality, and reduced costs through data-driven strategies.

Standing between many businesses and this promise of process optimization are questions surrounding the right tools to harness this data effectively.

 Join us as we discuss:

• A framework for understanding and categorizing the current industrial analytics landscape
• The roles new AI and machine learning applications play in optimizing processes
• Methods for migrating from legacy systems
• A firsthand look at the solutions dataPARC can offer in this evolving space