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Editorial Comment: As petrochemicals demand increases globally, novel processes, systems and technologies continue to evolve
Over the next 25 yr, global petrochemicals demand is forecast to increase exponentially, rising from approximately 450 MMtpy in 2025 to > 500 MMtpy in 2035 and upwards to nearly 600 MMtpy by 2050.
Executive Viewpoint: FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions
Welcome to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> new Executive Series. In this enhanced video platform, the editors speak with the operators and technology leaders and suppliers that are optimizing the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Global Project Data: Spotlight on petrochemicals
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,100 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Yokogawa launches OpreX Robot Management Core
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the development and release of OpreX Robot Management Core, a software application in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family and will go on sale on March 22, 2024.
Digital Feature: A novel process to help refinery operations comply with the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard
This article, exclusive to Hydrocarbon Processing, details a novel refinery processing technology that enables refineries to produce fuels that adhere to the U.S. RFS.
Digitalization in refineries: A strategic roadmap for operational excellence—Part 1
The refinery industry is one of the biggest industries worldwide. According to Statista, the global oil refinery capacity tipped 100 MMbpd in 2022. This capacity reflects nearly a twofold increase since 1970.
Plastic pyrolysis oils as feedstock for steam crackers: Opportunities and challenges—Part 2
Plastic waste is a worldwide challenge. To reduce its carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) footprint, the plastics industry is striving to increase circularity by using plastic pyrolysis oils (pyoils) from waste plastics as steam cracker feedstock.
API launches Standards Subscription Service
The American Petroleum Institute is pleased to announce the latest addition to the API Webstore - the new Standards Subscription Service which offers Webstore customers unlimited, 24/7 access to API’s comprehensive suite of safety standards and technical documents for use across their organization.
Plastic pyrolysis oils as feedstock for steam crackers: Opportunities and challenges—Part 1
Plastic waste is a global challenge. Today, only a minimal amount of plastic waste is recycled, mostly mechanically.
Riding the wave of transition to a sustainable chemical industry
The chemical industry has shown resilience in addressing economic turbulence and supply chain disruptions after the COVID 19 pandemic.
- KBR to provide technology for mega-scale ammonia plant in Angola 11/25
- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
- China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries 11/25
- McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards 11/25
- DNV certifies first CO2 storage site in Middle East for ADNOC CCS project 11/25
