Webcasts

Sponsor: GlobalSpec

Over the past several years, the world has witnessed significant downstream capacity growth across all sectors of the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Although the sector faces major challenges, such as petrochemicals oversupply and increasingly stringent regulations, many countries continue to invest heavily in new capacity. Gulf Energy Information's Global Energy Infrastructure database is currently tracking more than 1,320 active projects, representing more than $2 trillion in capital investments. Where are these investments occurring, and what are driving producers’ decisions?

These crucial questions will be addressed in Hydrocarbon Processing’s HPI Outlook 2026 webcast, which examines what the year ahead holds for the global processing industries.

A range of global and regional trends, regulations and initiatives are shaping capital spending in refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing/LNG. These forces are driving new grassroots installations, expansions, and conversions, while also contributing to consolidation and rationalization across the value chain.

Join Lee Nichols, Sr. Vice President, Content/Editor-in-Chief of Hydrocarbon Processing, as he navigates the future of capital spending for 2026. This webcast will provide a comprehensive overview of the major economic, environmental, regulatory and industry trends that will influence investment decisions in the coming year.

Sponsor: Honeywell UOP 

As the aviation industry faces increasing pressures to lower its carbon intensity, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as the most viable near-term solution. Yet, the path to scalable SAF deployment faces challenges – which includes limited feedstock availability, complex project execution, and high capital costs, alongside elevated SAF prices. This webcast will delve into the innovative SAF technology alliance formed by Honeywell UOP, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and Samsung E&A to unlock the full potential of waste-to-SAF. We will examine how this alliance is addressing the most significant barriers to bankability by integrating and optimizing high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) solutions, and streamlined project execution, via standardization and modularization together with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) guarantee wrap and additional support designed to mitigate risks related to financing, project execution, feedstock supply, and product offtake. Focusing on the conversion of abundant, non-food waste biomass and municipal solid waste into SAF, this technology alliance presents a compelling solution to three global challenges: reducing the carbon intensity of aviation, addressing the waste crisis, and promoting energy independence.

Join us to learn:

• How to structure a bankable waste-to-SAF project from feedstock to fuel.
• How strategic alliances and integration across the value chain support the development scalable and replicable waste-to-SAF projects.
• The role of an EPC wrap and why it matters to investors and lenders.

Sponsor: Honeywell 

Explore the evolving chemicals landscape and the critical role of digital transformation in this exclusive webinar from Honeywell. Learn how industry leaders are responding to regulatory, energy, and supply chain pressures by prioritizing asset optimization and operational efficiency. Gain insights into Honeywell’s market outlook and discover why investing in autonomous operations, industrial AI, and advanced process control is essential for staying competitive. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

Sponsor: W.R. Grace

In this webcast, Grace will profile a case study of the propylene yield improvements attained by a refiner aiming to optimize catalytic solutions for HS-FCC™ unit design. Grace will discuss the holistic approach we took with the refiner to develop, test, and implement a customized catalyst solution that ultimately achieved a propylene yield improvement of over 1.5 wt%, along with improved propylene selectivity and lower catalyst losses.

Sponsor: AXENS

The HySWEET^™ technology relies on a hybrid solvent formulation using a mixture of amines and a physical compound to simultaneously remove acid gases and mercaptans. Additionally, this “all in one” solvent also simplifies the gas treatment chain, requires less energy and thus reduces the carbon intensity of the plant.

This technology has first been demonstrated and implemented in existing units of the Lacq plant since 2007. The latest formulation has been in operation in the SOBEGI industrial complex for 6 years.

Today Axens is the exclusive Licensor of this new technology and has granted several licenses in the Middle East and North America.  Recently the first Axens’ commercial units have been successfully started-up. 

This webinar presents the benefits of the HySWEET^™ technology application on sour gas fields, relying on start-up and operational results.

Sponsor: AspenTech

Advanced Process Control (APC) continues to evolve, and AspenTech’s nonlinear APC capabilities are redefining what’s possible. By harnessing Deep Learning AI, engineers can build robust nonlinear models from rich historical or simulated data (from first principles models, e.g., Aspen HYSYS^®) that go beyond the constraints of conventional linear programming. Aspen DMC3™ seamlessly integrates advanced Deep Learning with proven linear model identification techniques, delivering greater accuracy and control performance than either method alone.

Join this webinar to hear Jeffrey Li, Sr. APC Engineer, Phillips 66 and Lucas Reis, Product Management Director from AspenTech share how Deep Learning-based nonlinear optimization is helping leading operators achieve measurable improvements in production and product recovery, including:

• Demystifying how Deep Learning-based optimization works in practice
• Showcasing nonlinear APC in action with a technology demonstration
• Describing how Phillips 66 applied nonlinear APC in their NGL operations to boost throughput and product recovery

Whether you're assessing nonlinear strategies or scaling your APC investments, this webinar offers practical guidance on when and how to leverage nonlinear control and optimization for maximum impact.

Sponsor: AspenTech 

Refinery reactors are among the most complex and critical process units, directly impacting profitability. However, accurately predicting reactor yields and properties remains a major challenge due to constantly changing operating conditions and the complexity of reactor processes.

Discover how experts at the Saras refinery in Sarroch, Italy—home to the largest refinery in the Mediterranean basin—are overcoming FCC reactor challenges using AspenTech’s latest innovations in Industrial AI and Aspen HYSYS^® to:

• Achieve high-fidelity predictions of reactor yields and product properties
• Sustain model accuracy longer with embedded AI capabilities in Aspen HYSYS
• Empower non-expert users with actionable process simulation insights
• Improve planning accuracy and reduce plan-vs-actual gaps

You’ll also hear from AspenTech experts about the newest advancements in reactor simulation technology available in Aspen HYSYS V15.

A live Q&A session will follow—bring your questions!

Sponsor: AVEVA

The global energy transition is no longer a distant vision—it’s a present-day imperative. Yet, the path forward is anything but straightforward. As geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and infrastructure limitations challenge the pace of change, the oil and gas industry must find a way to decarbonize without compromising reliability or profitability. The transition to a low-carbon future is not a binary shift—it’s a complex, multi-decade journey that demands both realism and innovation. While renewables are scaling rapidly, fossil fuels remain essential to global energy security, industrial production, and economic stability. This webinar explores how the industry can embrace a pragmatic approach—one that leverages existing assets, integrates emerging technologies, and builds a bridge to a more sustainable future. Join us for a dynamic discussion with two industry leaders who will share actionable strategies and forward-looking insights on how to lead through this transformation with confidence.