Catalysts
HPNA woes—A thing of the past
2020 can be viewed as one the most challenging periods in the history of the oil and gas sector.
Editorial Comment: Advancing ideas and best practices by learning from others
For 99 yr, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has provided hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) professionals around the world with the latest technologies, best practices, know-how and case studies.
Innovations
What are the latest advancements in HPI technologies? This month’s Innovations section details the tools and technologies that are optimizing plant operations.
Oil refinery/petrochemical integration in a CO2-constrained world—Part 2
Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while the demand for motor fuels will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressures and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Prospects of petrochemical disruptive technology applications in Egypt Energy Hub Project
One of the most important challenges facing the Egyptian economy is the growing demand for petrochemicals in different sectors, particularly plastic materials and composites.
Editorial Comment: IRPC Process: A sincere thanks to all
Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC).
Reverse refining: A novel approach to the refining process
The crude oil refining processing sequence is based on the separation of distillate products from heavier ones and concentrating the heavy molecules of the barrel for processing at the end of the refining run.
Analyze pressure loss during FCC standpipe catalyst transfer
The fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) is the primary conversion equipment for modern refineries to obtain clean transportation fuels, along with high-grade petrochemical feedstock.
Maximize refinery profitability with novel RFCC technologies
The Atyrau Oil Refinery (AOR), the oldest refinery in Kazakhstan, was built in 1945.
Ethylbenzene plant debottleneck with a high-activity transalkylation catalyst
Modern commercial ethylbenzene (EB) plants use liquid-phase alkylation processes with zeolite catalysts to achieve high product yields.
- SICK and Endress+Hauser join forces in process automation 1/7
- H2 Global Energy to develop a $6-B green ammonia project in Tunisia 1/7
- Cleanova adds to its industrial filtration portfolio with acquisition of Allied Filter Systems 1/7
- Exxon sues California AG, environmental groups over attacks on recycling efforts 1/7
- Port of Açu and Yamna announce land reservation agreement for green ammonia plant in Brazil 1/7
- Canada's Suncor says oil and gas production rose in 4Q 1/7
