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Refining

USB threat vector trends and implications for industrial operators

Honeywell: Knapp, E.

These are interesting times for universal serial bus (USB) security.

Lessons learned from a refinery revamp project

WorleyParsons: Khan, M. S.

Revamp projects are inherently challenging due to the numerous constraints imposed by existing equipment design and space limitations.

Analysis of semi-solid “shoe polish” material in a refinery TGTU

Nexo Solutions: Engel, D.

Amine units, and to a lesser extent tail gas treating units (TGTUs), experience occasional “shoe polish” sludge contamination.

Improving resource efficiency of industrial processes with TOP-REF methodology—Part 1

TU Dortmund University: Radatz, H.  |  Schembecker, G.
The CoSMo Company SAS: Raffray, G.  |  Sellis, D.
Fundación Tecnalia Research and Innovation: Boto, F.  |  Echeverria, Z.
Fundación CIRCE—Centro de Investigación de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos: Carrion, A.  |  Herce, C.  |  Oto, F.
University of Zaragoza: Gil, A.
DOW Chemical Co.: Arias, A.  |  Borrego, R.
Fertinagro Nutrientes S.L.: Romero, J.
Petróleos de Portugal: Jacinto, J. T.

The processing industry consumes significant amounts of resources, such as materials and energy, to produce valuable goods for society.

Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.

People

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Peter Vanacker has assumed the role of President and CEO of Neste Corp., succeeding Matti Lievonen, who will retire.

Business Trends: The case for teaching competence—Part 1

Shea Capability & Compliance Solutions: Brister, D.
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Readers who have had the misfortune of being drawn into debates over the precise definitions of words or terms might agree that much time can be lost in unproductive squabbling.

Industry Perspectives: IMO 2020—What is your say?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In 2020, new International Maritime Organization (IMO) marine fuel regulations will go into effect.

Digital: Seize the benefits of digitalization

Wood Mackenzie: Broadbent, M.

Digitalization has been making waves in the energy space, with upstream companies leading the trend with technology that improves efficiency, cuts costs and boosts margins.

Viewpoint: The opportunity for greater growth and value—Considerations for crude-to-chemicals projects

ExxonMobil: Moore, D.

Industry players are focused on upgrading to higher-growth, higher-value chemical products.