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Aggreko awarded US patent for ‘catalyst cooling’ process in refining

The patented solution, developed by Aggreko Process Services (APS) team, focuses on last phase catalyst cooling and uses a combination of heat exchangers, chillers and pumps.

Afton Chemical to expand Singapore additives site

The second phase, which includes the construction of additional component production units, will more than double Afton’s investment in Jurong Island for a total of about S$400 million.

BASF to expand Thai mobile emissions catalysts

The company is planning to construct a new 35,000-square-meter facility to replace its existing plant in Rayong, providing increased operating space and upgraded manufacturing capabilities comparable to BASF’s other automotive catalysts manufacturing sites around the world.

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Russian blending facility utilizes advanced control technologyLUKOIL’s Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez gasoline blending facility in Kstovo, Russia, will integrate Honeywell software, which is designed ..

How to cost-effectively adapt to a tight oil world

UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company: Lindsay, D.  |  Griffiths, M.  |  Sabitov, A.  |  Sioui, D.  |  Glover, B.

The increase in domestic production of light tight oil (LTO) has resulted in rapid shifts to processing these crudes in North American (NA) refineries.

European refiner revamps delayed coker to meet Euro 5 specifications

Rompetrol Rafinare S.A.: Bolohan, C.  |  Manafu, L.
Bechtel Hydrocarbon Technology Solutions, Inc.: Ward, J. D.

This case study chronicles how the European refiner Rompetrol Rafinare SA upgraded its Petromidia refinery in Navodari, Romania, includingthe revamping the delayed coker unit (DCU) to address existing operating problems.

China’s ‘energy revolution’ strives for sustainable growth

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

China's energy demand, particularly for petroleum and other liquids, is rapidly increasing as its industrial and transportation infrastructures expand.

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Evonik acquires India-based Monarch Catalyst

The company employs approximately 300 employees and will be renamed to Evonik Catalysts India. All of Evonik’s future catalyst activities in India will be operated through the newly-acquired company.