Environment

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. 

The role of coatings in the transition to renewable feedstocks

One often overlooked aspect of the shift to renewable feedstocks involves the critical role of coatings in protecting infrastructure. While advanced coatings have long supported the industry, new innovations must address the evolving demands of renewable feedstocks. These enhanced coatings will safeguard infrastructure from the more aggressive chemical environments introduced by renewable feedstocks, ensuring long-term durability and operational efficiency. 

First European-built offshore CO2 carrier to be christened and launched on May 14

The completion of Europe’s first offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) carrier marks a pivotal milestone in the energy transition and the advancement of carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure within Europe.

OMV unveils Austria’s largest green H2 production plant

OMV has announced the successful startup of its 10-megawatts (MW) green hydrogen (H2) production plant, located at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, the largest of its kind in Austria.

INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Carbon tax and high energy costs are killing off manufacturing in Britain

Spanish oil refineries shut down after power blackout

Several Spanish oil refineries, including both plants run by Spain's second largest refinery operator Moeve, were shut down on Monday after a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal.

Grangemouth refinery (Scotland) ceases crude oil processing, transitions into import terminal

Scotland's only oil refinery ceased crude oil processing as of Tuesday, operator Petroineos said in a statement, as the site transitions to an import terminal.

South Dakota (U.S.) regulators deny Summit Carbon Solutions a CO2 pipeline permit

Regulators in South Dakota have denied Summit Carbon Solutions' permit application to run about 700 mi (1,126 km) of its carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline through the state, the second time the state has spurned the company hoping to build the world's largest carbon pipeline aiming to combat climate change.

Dow Chemical delays construction on multi-billion-dollar Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

After a reported Q1 loss, Dow Chemical plans to launch an action plan to further reduce spending and deliver $6 B in cash support. The plan includes delaying construction on the company's multi-billion-dollar Path2Zero project in Alberta, Canada.