Engineering & Design

A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases

The authors’ company has developed a gas expansion-based liquefaction processa using a proprietary machine called a compander. This article describes the newly developed process, including ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components. 

Distillation of a mixture containing CO2, CH4 and H2—Part 2

This article describes a method for the simultaneous separation of a mixture containing hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), which may result from certain shifted synthesis gas (syngas) mixtures.

Hydrogen cyanide in coal tar gas treatment

Sensible diesel hydrotreating catalyst selection: An independent catalyst testing approach

This article presents a case study that illustrates how independent catalyst testing was utilized to identify the most effective diesel hydrotreating catalyst. 

Design efficient and scalable liquefaction plants for a low-carbon future

The safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable delivery of LNG to consumer markets requires investment in new and expanded infrastructure. Embedding digital technology and insights allows key stakeholders to understand the challenges of such an endeavor, along with pathways to more efficient projects and operations.

Mabanaft to convert tanks at the Port of Hamburg to methanol storage

Mabanaft plans to convert four of its tanks at the Blumensand tank terminal in the Port of Hamburg over the next two years to methanol and facilitate the import of low-carbon methanol to northern Germany.

Nizhnekamskneftekhim receives first ton of ethylene at new EP-600 plant in Russia

PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, part of SIBUR petrochemical holding, has received the first ton of the monomer as part of commissioning work at the new EP-600 ethylene plant, and plans to bring it to design capacity by the end of 2025.

Lummus partners with Versalis (Eni) on licensing phenolics technologies

Lummus Technology and Versalis, Eni's chemical company, announced a strategic partnership to license all of Versalis' technologies in the phenolics value chain.

First-ever ammonia and propane co-loaded vessel completes voyage from U.S. to Europe

Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the U.S. to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks.

Digital Exclusive: Managing reliability and asset management performance in the Yanbu refinery through the implementation of a reliable operations committee program

One of the most important aspects in having successful reliability and asset management performance is to establish a tracking mechanism to monitor, control and manage key performance indicator (KPI) performance, which is the focus of this article.