Environment
The illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures
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.
Evaluating pressure recovery turbines as a clean energy solution
Petroleum refining is an energy intensive process. Although the level of energy efficiency, in general, is relatively higher in oil refining compared to the steel or cement sectors, there is still a scope for improvement.
Potential energy: Meeting demand as the H2 industry evolves
Hydrogen is a critical resource for many industries, especially as sustainability remains a high priority.
US court rejects EPA denials of 2022 small refinery biofuel waivers
A federal appeals court rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in 2022 to deny small oil refineries temporary waivers from the nation’s biofuels blending program, and sent the matter back to the agency for review.
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.
German government signs off on hydrogen import strategy
Germany's government adopted a strategy for the import of hydrogen to help secure sustainable energy supply as it embarks on creating fossil fuel alternatives for large parts of its industry.
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.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
