Engineering & Design
Optimizing NGL treatment for sulfur and methanol reduction at Pembina NGL Corporation’s Redwater fractionation plant—Part 2
This article provides an in-depth case study on how Pembina NGL optimized NGL treatment at its Redwater fractionation plant in Alberta, Canada.
Repsol surpasses 1,000 service stations with 100% renewable Nexa Diesel
The multi-energy company's goal is to end the year with 1,500 service stations offering this fuel in the Iberian Peninsula.
Methanex announces the successful restart of 1.8-MMtpy Geismar 3 plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
Methanex Corporation announced that its 1.8-MMtpy methanol plant, Geismar 3 (G3), in Geismar, Louisiana (U.S.) has successfully restarted and begun producing methanol following an unplanned outage in late February.
Manage reliability and asset management performance by implementing a reliable operations committee program
This article examines how the author's company instituted a reliable operations committee program at its refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The main goal of the program is to oversee the implementation and performance of maintenance and reliability programs to ensure a culture of optimum reliability and endorse new initiatives and programs that enhance maintenance performance in the facility.
Improve plant maintenance programs by keeping CUI in check
If not adequately addressed, corrosion under insulation (CUI) has dangerous and costly consequences, including a greater risk of heat losses, increased energy usage, unplanned downtime, leaks and spills.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins—Part 2
Part 1 of this article appeared in the February issue. Part 2 here will explore the role of FCC and hydrocracking in crude-to-chemicals and the challenge of cracked feeds, among other topics.
Heat exchanger modifications during hydrocracking and lube oil basestock units’ revamp at BPCL’s Mumbai refinery
This article provides insights into several possibilities for modifying heat exchangers that will help refinery owners/operators and consultants to plan similar revamp activities.
Driving operational excellence: Integrate digital solutions for a smarter supply chain
Siloed systems lead to isolated data and inefficiencies in decision-making due to a lack of visibility. To address these challenges, the authors' company built a strategic digital command and control center. The goal was to resolve daily operational issues by integrating various systems into a unified data ecosystem, enabling real-time, integrated decision-making and driving operational excellence.
Phase-gate process for optimal turnaround performance: Long-range turnaround planning
The volume of turnaround (TAR) work in a limited physical space and within a compressed timeframe presents challenges for securing the required qualified workforce and ensuring quality control and health, safety and environment. For these reasons, excellent TAR planning is critical for successful outcomes.

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