Refining
Boxscore Construction Analysis: The state of the global downstream construction sector
In May, Lee Nichols, Editor and Associate Publisher of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> and <i>Gas Processing</i>, presented a detailed, year-to-date trend analysis and review on new and active downstream construction projects around the world.
People
Dr. Béla Kelemen has been named President of the European Petroleum Refiners Association for the next 2-yr term.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database is tracking nearly 350 downstream projects with capital expenditures (CAPEX) of $1 B or greater.
Industry Metrics
High refinery runs contributed to high inventories, pressuring US product markets despite healthy summer driving season demand.
Industry Perspectives: The global reach of Hydrocarbon Processing
Since the beginning of this year, Hydrocarbon Processing has published more than 200 articles and columns. These publications include technical and trends-based articles on the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) within the magazine, online, in show dailies, etc.
Supply Chain: Rail’s speed of change is all about efficiency
Railroads have long played a major role in safely and efficiently moving freight from origin to destination. However, for more than a decade, they have faced declines and slow growth in coal and other bulk commodities transported by carload service.
Global: Russian oil majors eye Western expansion
Amid declining profits in the domestic market, Russia’s national oil company and leading oil producer, Rosneft, is considering expanding in the European Union (EU) and US refining markets.
Reliability: Identify top ways to weather weak market conditions
New Jersey-based Carmagen Engineering Inc., a member of Mistras Group Inc., is a highly respected consulting engineering and project management firm comprising experienced subject matter experts (SMEs).
Editorial Comment: Is the industry ready for IMO 2020?
In mid-July, hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) professionals from around the world met in Houston, Texas for Hydrocarbon Processing’s International Petrochemical and Refining Conference (IRPC).
Online Exclusive: Sunset Boulevard for delayed coking?
The following is an overview of Giacomo Rispoli’s presentation “Eni slurry technology: Achieving the goal of residue conversion.” Mr. Rispoli, Executive Vice President of Eni, presented this material at Hydrocarbon Processing’s International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC), which was held in Vienna, Austria, from June 6-8, 2017.
- U.S. fuel ethanol exports rise on strong international demand and low U.S. prices 11/6
- LanzaTech and Eramet plan integrated CCUS project in Norway 11/6
- DG Fuels to launch SAF plant in Minnesota (U.S.), converting biomass into high-value fuel 11/6
- Marathon Petroleum's 3Q profit beats, boosts share buybacks by $5 B 11/6
- U.S. crude stocks, gasoline and distillate inventories rise 11/6
- Fire at Tupras oil refinery in Turkey wounds 12 11/5
