Gas Processing/LNG
Editorial Comment: HPI spending forecast to reach $491 B in 2021
Who could have known that the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) would have been hit with such market volatility entering the new decade?
Industry Perspectives: New project announcements suffer in 2020 due to pandemic
According to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database, more than 290 new projects have been announced in 2020.
Hydrocarbon Processing Top Project Awards 2020
The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database is tracking nearly 1,400 projects around the world.
Optimization study for vacuum offgas amine sweetening unit using simulation model
Technology is constantly developing, and the competition is intense.
Advances in compressor anti-surge valve design enhance reliability and performance
Centrifugal and axial compressors are some of the most critical components used within a process plant to handle gases.
Virtual analyzers: Shaping the future of product quality
Product quality directly drives price and where hydrocarbons can be delivered.
Editorial Comment: Optimizing operations by advancing process controls, instrumentation and automation technologies
When driving by or visiting a refinery or petrochemical plant, one cannot help but gaze at the expansive sea of metal towers.
Reboiler pinch: An approach to optimize flare system design during FEED
A process plant’s pressure relief and flare systems are critical safety elements.
FTO: An enabling emission control technology for petrochemical plant expansions
For the petrochemical industry, the U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC) has the locational advantage of proximity to cheap feedstock, and to an abundance of pipeline infrastructure and terminals for export markets.
- IRPC extends abstracts deadline following strong industry interest 4/7
- Update: IATA airlines chief warns aviation industry falling behind on net-zero 4/7
- Improved recycling of plastic from packaging waste 4/7
- India not to raise petrol, diesel retail prices despite tax hike 4/7
- China teapot oil refiners improve run rates but demand woes, sanctions weigh 4/7
- U.S. refiners' shares hit near 2-yr lows as Trump tariffs spur fuel demand fears 4/7
