Management
Critical concepts in fieldbus system design differ from a conventional DCS
Here are some key topics calling for a conceptual change from the traditional DCS
HP Control: Process control practice renewal—consequences
In my April 2010 editorial, I initiated and justified a call for renewal of process control and IT practice in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) with a review of the basics. In August 2010, I ..
HP Integration Strategies: 3D-design tools help EPCs and owner-operators alike
The wide diversity of energy market requirements, potential power sources and enabling technologies drives strong demand for design/build/operate solutions for projects in the hydrocarbon processing i..
HP Reliability: Finding answers to library and training dilemmas
We don’t mind receiving and answering an occasional question. Questions allow us to assess the state of knowledge in industry. Sometimes, though, these questions indicate that the questioners hav..
BP hires AMEC for onshore EPMS
AMEC has entered into a global agreement with BP International Ltd. to provide engineering and project management services (EPMS) for BP's onshore facilities developments around the world.
HP Water Management: Utility water boot camp for process engineers—Part 2
In Part 2, we will address the slowly developing problems in utility water systems. Too often, water-plant problems evolve slowly. Plant personnel fail to detect the non-conformances and failures occu..
Consider high-impact constructability issues for refineries
Upfront investment has a positive effect on project execution
HP Integration Strategies: Sustainability program management with EAM
Moving to a sustainable manufacturing model requires significant changes throughout the enterprise. Some HPI companies use a top-down approach in which senior managers set targets to which engineers a..
Managing projects in a global environment
What does it take to facilitate projects in several time zones away?
Preem AB selects Allegro solution
Allegro Development Corp., a provider of energy trading and risk management (ETRM) systems, announced that Preem AB will implement the Allegro 8 platform to manage its oil supply, trading, refining, logistics, sales and marketing operations. Allegro’s single, integrated solution will give Preem visibility and control around their extensive crude oil refining and trading business.
- 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
- Update: India's fuel demand hits 10-month high in March 4/7
