http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Lukoil to launch gas chemical complex, gas processing unit in Stavropol in 2029 http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/lukoil-to-launch-gas-chemical-complex-gas-processing-unit-in-stavropol-in-2029/ PJSC Lukoil plans to commission a gas chemical complex (GCC) and a gas processing unit (GPU-2) at its Stavrolen facility, a 100% subsidiary of Lukoil in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol region, by 2029. Technip Energies, Shell Catalysts & Technologies move towards an exclusive global alliance for carbon capture http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/technip-energies-shell-catalysts-technologies-move-towards-an-exclusive-global-alliance-for-carbon-capture/ Technip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies have agreed to strengthen their relationship and will be moving towards global exclusivity for the delivery of amine-based post-combustion carbon capture based on Shell’s cutting-edge CANSOLV CO₂ capture system. Clariant upgrades its syngas catalyst portfolio to reduce emissions and improve economics http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/clariant-upgrades-its-syngas-catalyst-portfolio-to-reduce-emissions-and-improve-economics/ Clariant announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced to the market. The new catalysts were designed as drop-in solutions to improve plant economics and reduce carbon emissions. Indian Oil Corp says Gujarat refinery operations normal after benzene tank fire http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/indian-oil-corp-says-gujarat-refinery-operations-normal-after-benzene-tank-fire/ Indian Oil Corp.'s Gujarat refinery operations were unaffected after a benzene storage tank caught fire on Monday. Hydrogen hubs: Materializing Indian aspirations http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/october-2024/hydrogen/hydrogen-hubs-materializing-indian-aspirations/ Several countries and multinational corporates have adopted a strong commitment to the targeted achievement of net-zero emissions and have taken up green H2 and ammonia projects, including hubs for domestic distribution and export. This article will analyze how such H2 hubs can be planned, executed and operated.   ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/adnoc-aiq-developing-first-of-a-kind-agentic-ai-solution-for-global-energy-transformation/ ENERGYai will combine large language model technology with cutting-edge ‘agentic’ AI – AI ‘agents’ that are trained in specific tasks across ADNOC’s value chain. These specialized AI agents bring a new level of autonomy and precision to critical tasks, from seismic analysis to energy efficiency and real-time process monitoring. Utilize a process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/october-2024/digital-technologies/utilize-a-process-simulation-digital-twin-to-optimize-condensate-yield/ With the aim to maximize profit, and contribute to sustainability targets by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ADNOC Sour Gas has optimized condensate hydrotreater operation by adjusting Reid vapor pressure, which resulted in maximizing condensate yield. This article is a case study on using a process digital twin to optimize condensate yield. TotalEnergies studies Moroccan project to export green ammonia to Europe http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/totalenergies-studies-moroccan-project-to-export-green-ammonia-to-europe/ TotalEnergies will study plans for a renewable energy project to produce hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco for delivery to Europe, which is seeking to increase use of the fuels as part of its energy transition. Refiner Phillips 66 reports 3Q profit beat on midstream, chemicals strength http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/refiner-phillips-66-reports-3q-profit-beat-on-midstream-chemicals-strength/ Phillips 66 beat quarterly profit estimates on Tuesday as strength in its chemicals and midstream segments helped the refiner more than offset a slump in refining margins from lackluster fuel demand. Digital Feature: WASCO’s Energy Efficiency Roadmap: Leveraging software and AI for operational excellence http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/digital-feature-wasco-s-energy-efficiency-roadmap-leveraging-software-and-ai-for-operational-excellence/ This case study details how WASCO introduced an innovative Energy Efficiency Roadmap that uses proprietary simulation software and artificial intelligence to address the critical challenges of operational costs and carbon emissions in an liquified petroleum gas plant.