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Process Optimization

Choosing the proper regulator configuration can reduce droop

Swagelok Company: Arumpanayil, S.

Many factors go into selecting the proper regulator for your system. One of those factors is sensitivity to changes in outlet pressure as downstream flow fluctuates, which is often characterized as “droop” as illustrated within a regulator’s flow curve.

U.S. Department of Energy announces $32 MM to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sector

The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $32 MM in funding toward the research and development of new monitoring, measurement, and mitigation technologies to help detect and reduce methane emissions across oil and natural gas producing regions.

Siemens closes Brightly acquisition, elevating software offering for building operations

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software, a U.S.-based SaaS provider of asset and maintenance management solutions.

Corpus Christi Polymers awards Worley contracts for facilities producing plastics

Corpus Christi Polymers has awarded Worley construction management and general services contracts. The scope of the construction management contract includes Corpus Christi’s new PET and PTA facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.

GTC Vorro and RATE announce collaboration

GTC Vorro and RATE will offer process technology solutions to customers along with full-service sulfur removal. The two companies will combine their sulfur technology and engineering services, providing innovative services.

INEOS and SINOPEC sign three petrochemical deals worth $7 B

INEOS and SINOPEC signed three back-to-back deals worth a combined value of $7 B. These landmark agreements are expected to generate a combined turnover of around $10 B from 7 MMt of capacity.

LyondellBasell helps close the loop on polypropylene by joining NEXTLOOPP initiative

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastic and chemical companies in the world, has recently joined the initiative that brings more than 40 major industry players together.

Siemens Energy takes next step to protect critical infrastructure

This expanded relationship includes listing Siemens Energy’s MDR in a digital catalog that makes it easy for customers to find, compare, and immediately start using the software and services that run on AWS.

Online Exclusive Technical Q&A: AI’s use in chemical plant operations

Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) sat down with Dr. Hiroaki Kanokogi (HK), General Manager, Yokogawa to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used in the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Online Exclusive: Accelerating the transition to renewable fuels

Since the transportation industry accounts for roughly 30% of all GHGs in the U.S., new kinds of renewable fuels made from organic sources (such as plant oils or animal waste) are expected to play a leading role in the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.