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Driving higher return with fuel-grade butanol at the refinery
Since the advent of the combustion engine, gasoline and automobile manufacturers have utilized additives as a means of improving overall fuel characteristics.
Editorial Comment: The impact and response of an industry during trying times
On behalf of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, we hope that you and your families and colleagues are healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.
From olefins to oxygenates: Fuel additives, solvents and more
Oxygenates are hydrocarbons containing oxygen atoms as part of their molecular structure.
OPEC, non-OPEC agree first global oil pact since 2001
VIENNA (Reuters) -- OPEC and non-OPEC producers on Saturday reached their first deal since 2001 to curtail oil output jointly and ease a global glut after more than two years of low prices that overstretched many budgets and spurred unrest in some countries.
HP Editorial Comment: Change is redefining the petrochemical industry
The petrochemical industry is embracing more “change” that is largely due to the recent drop in crude oil prices.
HP Viewpoint: Methanol takes on LNG for future marine fuels
As the lifecycle economics of using MeOH compared with other emission compliance options become more evident, we will see the tide rising on the use of MeOH as a marine engine fuel.
HP Editorial Comment: Accessing the value of methane and the North American petrochemical revolution
The North American (NA) petrochemical industry is experiencing a renaissance of new project announcements and manufacturing expansions. This wave of activity is supported by abundant, low-cost natural gas supplies. In particular, many ethylene projects are under various stages of development.
HP Project Management: Inside look at financing biorenewable projects
Financing biorenewables technology companies and their projects involves a unique set of challenges. The global emergence of biorenewable fuels, chemicals and polymers is driven by public policies, su..
HP Viewpoint: Methanex focuses on growth and expanding its operations across the globe
As the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets, Methanex Corp. continues to focus on growing and expanding its operations across the globe. The most recen..
Update on the catalytic cracking process and standpipes—Part 1
The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process is a well-established technology used by complex refineries. It is a key profit center, as the FCC unit (FCCU) has the flexibility to produce transportation ..
- India eyes ending import tax on U.S. ethane and LPG in trade talks 4/17
- KBR’s ammonia cracking technology selected by Hanwha for hydrogen project in Korea 4/17
- Mabanaft expands aviation fuel supply to airlines at Frankfurt Airport 4/17
- Top Turkish refiner Tupras resumes buying Russian Urals crude 4/16
- U.S. fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny 4/16
- Tata Steel and MCB save 186 tpy of CO2 with steel transport on biodiesel 4/16
