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Innovative approach to accelerating the startup of a gasoline block and associated units at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery complex

This article elaborates on the startup of a refinery’s heavy naphtha reforming unit with an alternative approach to the initial unit design, including an evaluation of several startup techniques to ensure the adequacy and practicality of the selected option.

Executive Viewpoint: A lifecycle assessment on chemically recycling plastics: A conversation with Neste’s Maiju Helin

Neste Renewable Polymers and Chemicals: Helin, M.
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

HP spoke with Maiju Helin, Head of Sustainability and Regulatory Transformation Renewable Polymers and Chemicals, Neste, regarding Neste’s lifecycle assessment report on chemically recycling waste plastic.

Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea

At least four tankers transporting diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East and India to Europe are taking the longer route around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, ship tracking data show.

China's first 2024 refined fuel export quotas flat vs. year ago

China has issued its first refined fuel export quotas for 2024 totaling 19 MMt, a volume unchanged from last year's and largely in line with market expectations.

Asian refiners face diesel supply glut in 2024

Diesel supply in Asia is set to jump in 2024 fueled by new refineries in the Middle East and robust exports from China, and is likely to outpace the region's world-leading demand growth.

Singapore's middle distillates stocks little changed despite dip in net exports

Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles were little changed week-on-week, even as net exports of both gasoil/diesel and jet fuel/kerosene dipped for the first time in three weeks and two weeks, respectively.

Brazil's Petrobras mulls Mubadala refining partnership

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said it will analyze a proposal from Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala on creating a strategic refining and biorefining partnership in the northeastern state of Bahia.

Sulzer launches SULAC, a new technology for lactide production

Sulzer continues its commitment to biopolymers and circularity with its new process solution, SULAC. The licensed technology completes Sulzer’s portfolio of licensed technologies for the manufacture of polylactic acid, an eco-friendly bioplastic.

Process design considerations for green ammonia manufacturing

Black & Veatch: Goyal, S.

To fulfill the climate goals of limiting the rise in global temperatures, green hydrogen has emerged as an alternate unconventional fuel.

How to gain an advantage from the propylene production gap—Part 2

Petrobras: Da Silva, M. W.

This work will detail the available processing routes capable of maximizing propylene yield in refineries, allowing refiners to gain advantage from the propylene market.