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The illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures

Saudi Aramco: Al Muaisub, M.

This article highlights the challenges faced by plant engineers in accurately determining damage mechanisms, discussing three common illusions of accuracy including temperature limits, reliance on single references, and confirmation bias during failure investigations.

Decarbonizing steam crackers: Key technical challenges of transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen

SCG Chemicals Co. Ltd.: Wattanasoponvanij, S.  |  Tanthapanichakoon, W.  |  Lourvanij, K.
Chulalongkorn University: Soottitantawat, A.

In the petrochemical industry, olefin crackers utilize significant amounts of heat to crack hydrocarbons into essential chemicals, such as olefins and aromatics.

PETRONAS, Eni and Euglena reach FID to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Enilive S.p.A (a company directly controlled by Eni S.p.A.) and Euglena Co., Ltd. have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery which will be located within PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), Johor, Malaysia.

ExxonMobil signs carbon capture agreement with CF Industries in Mississippi (U.S,)

ExxonMobil has signed its fourth carbon capture and storage agreement with CF Industries. ExxonMobil will transport and permanently store up to 500,000 tpy of captured CO2 from CF Industries’ complex in Yazoo City, Mississippi. 

Italy's Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia

Italian energy contractor Saipem, which has traditionally focused on oil and gas contracts, sees business opportunities arising in low-carbon areas including green ammonia.

Digital Feature: Paraffin wax: A detailed look at its production process

In this article, ExxonMobil provides a walkthrough of paraffin wax production, highlighting the company's DILCHILL™ process.

AVEVA’s integrated EPC 4.0 solutions to drive digital twin for Meridian's new greenfield refinery

AVEVA announced a strategic partnership with Meridian Energy Group to develop a digital twin for the first full-conversion refinery built in the U.S. since 1976, and the first modern "greenfield" advanced technology refinery constructed in the U.S. ever.

Singapore shortlists two consortia for ammonia power and bunkering project

Singapore's Energy Market Authority and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have shortlisted two consortia for the next proposal evaluation round of an ammonia power and bunkering project on Jurong Island.

Clariant's OleMax 260 catalyst delivers strong performance for EQUATE Petrochemical Co.

Clariant announced one-year of successful operation of its novel OleMax 260 catalyst at EQUATE Petrochemical Company’s world-scale steam cracker in Kuwait.

DNV completes CCS guidance documents to streamline CO2 storage in the European Economic Area

DNV has successfully supported the European Commission’s update of four non-binding guidance documents on geological carbon storage under the Carbon Capture and Storage Directive. This update aims to streamline permitting procedures and support sustainable CO2 storage solutions in the European Economic Area.