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Editorial Comment: Advancing maintenance ultimately leads to increased reliability
This year, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Throughout this year, the editors are publishing excerpts from past issues.
History of the HPI: The 1940s: Global conflict, FCC, 100 octane, synthetic rubber—Wartime necessitates advancing technologies
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its look at the history of the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Industry Pioneers: Polymer science, catalytic cracking, petrochemicals and EPC
Waldo Semon was an American chemist whose detour with assigned laboratory research at B. F. Goodrich led to the development of vinyl—the second best-selling plastic in the world.
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Hunter Buildings names Michael Draper as Chief Operating Officer
Construction pitfalls in SRU-fabricated equipment
In the hydrocarbon processing industry, sulfur recovery is a well-known process. However, this process uses a variety of equipment.
Industry Pioneers: Polymer science, catalytic cracking and chemical advances
The Austrian-born chemist, Hermann Francis Mark, is well-known for his contributions to the development of polymer science, which he devoted more than 60 yr of his life to.
History of the HPI: The 1930s: Catalytic cracking, polyethylene, synthetic fibers, resins and jet engines
The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has a rich history of discovery, challenges, breakthroughs, trial and error, collaboration and success. <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its reflection on the history of the HPI.
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Haldor Topsoe appoints Elena Scaltritti as new Chief Commercial Officer
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Thierry Pflimlin appointed new President, Marketing and Services, member of the Executive Committee of TotalEnergies
History of the HPI-Up to the 1930s: Whales, lamps, automobiles, plastics and war
Over the next 10 mos, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will provide a detailed history of the origins and evolution of the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
- Maire signs MoU to explore SAF production in Kazakhstan 6/24
- JERA signs time charter agreements with NYK and MOL for fuel ammonia carriers 6/23
- Coperion receives LNO from U.S. FDA for HDPE/PP recycling technology 6/23
- Sky Quarry announces Foreland refinery's entrance into the production phase 6/23
- AGPC awards Baker Hughes long-term service contract for Nigerian gas plant 6/23
- Velan announces closing of sale of controlling shareholder’s interest to Birch Hill for nearly C$204 MM 6/23
