Refining
Troubleshoot flooding problems in a crude distillation column
Crude oil is separated into more valuable products, such as naphtha, kerosene, light diesel, heavy diesel and atmospheric residue, in crude distillation units (CDUs).
Industry Metrics
Global refining margins showed mixed results.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database is tracking nearly 1,400 projects around the world.
Business Trends: Are chemical companies ready for the future of work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant, short-term disruption to the chemical industry, potentially leading to long-term impacts.
Editorial Comment: The tools advancing the HPI into the digital age
The HPI has been going through a digital transformation, increasingly adopting digital technologies to improve existing processes and structures to improve performance.
Innovations
H2scan has released its latest product in the HY-OPTIMA™ line of sensors.
Safety: Do companies have the right tools to make proactive safety decisions?
A process safety management/operational risk management survey conducted by Sphera in 2020 polled respondents on the following items.
Improving asset utilization by closing the corrosion window
Driving profitable refinery operations often requires owner-operators to balance production flexibility and product optimization with asset availability and equipment reliability.
Risk: Escaping the “cyclone market” in downstream energy
To say that the downstream energy sector is facing a time of unprecedented challenge would be the understatement of the decade.
Stop oxidation and scale growth with high-emissivity coating
Oxidation of external tube surfaces is responsible for metal loss at around 0.25 mm/yr, which limits tube life.
- China's Wanhua Chemical starts operation at new east China cracker 4/4
- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
