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Editorial Comment: HP announces 2021 Top Projects award nominees

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

For the past several years, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has recognized the top refining and petrochemical projects of the year.

Asphaltene removal technology produces novel cement waterproofing additive

Well Resources Inc.: Chung, W.
National Chia-Yi University: Lee, M.-T.
Shin Chuang Technology Co. Ltd.: Chen, C.-Y.  |  Chen, F.-P.  |  Lin, T.-B.

Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.

Business Trends: Patents provide a unique insight into oil and gas blockchain opportunities

Withers and Rogers LLP: Stephey, G.  |  Horler, P.  |  Chauhan, R.

Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have gained widespread media attention in recent years, with much of the spotlight falling on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 1,100 projects around the world, totaling more than $1.8 T in active capital project investments.

Construction

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Ulsan PP Co., a JV between PolyMirae Co. Ltd. (a partnership between LyondellBasell and DL Chemical) and SK Advanced, commissioned its 400,000-tpy polypropylene (PP) facility in June.

Online treatment of a slide valve fault in an FCCU

PetroChina Jinzhou Petrochemical Co.: Ruibo, G.
China University of Petroleum: Wei, P.  |  Yansheng, L.

The regeneration slide valve is a key piece of equipment that controls the ratio of catalyst to oil and reaction temperature in FCC units (FCCUs).

Industry Perspectives

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> presented its mid-year market update to a global audience.

Execution features of modularization projects

CTCI Corp.: Chuang, R.  |  Fan, A.

Due to growing global environmental awareness in recent decades, the petrochemical industries have been seeking more cost-effective construction solutions.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 1,100 projects around the world.

Reliability: Thinking outside of the box

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In late 1989, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District asked the author to present a three-day equipment maintenance course at one of its large effluent treatment facilities.