Refining
Develop competence in the process industry with a digitalized operator learning path
Industrial digitalization is changing the standards for operator training in the global process industry.
What are the financial savings from a refinery cybersecurity program?
Recently, the authors developed a first-pass financial estimate of the savings resulting from the implementation of a cybersecurity program for a 100-Mbpd refinery.
Digitalization for the refinery and plant of the future
Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI) companies are using digitalization in concert with improved processes and skills to squeeze more productivity from existing assets.
Digital: Looking to boost safety? Reliable operations are the key
Equipment failures are the thorn in every industrial plant’s side.
Viewpoint: Toward a world of cleaner fuels
Fuel is a necessary requirement of global economic development.
Viewpoint: Electric vehicles vs. the perfect battery
It is no surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) are getting a lot more attention, now that carmakers have announced plans to increase production of them.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 101: Preventing crankshaft failures in large reciprocating engines
The gas processing and pipeline industries use many integral gas engine reciprocating compressors with crankshafts more than 20 ft long.
Africa: Challenges facing harmonized fuel standards in East Africa
East Africa developed coordinated fuel standards as early as January 2015.
Refining: German refining industry on the verge of consolidation and production cuts
Germany produces very little domestic oil and natural gas, and relies on imports to meet 95% of its oil consumption.
Automation Strategies: Open process automation moves to the proof-of-concept stage
Open process automation was once again a hot topic at the 2018 ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida earlier this year.

- Lummus Technology completes acquisition of NAPCON from Neste, expanding digital and AI capabilities 6/2
- IATA expects sustainable aviation fuel production to double in 2025 6/2
- RIC Energy and Siemens to jointly develop renewable H2, green ammonia and eFuels 6/2
- Trump administration (U.S.) axes $3.7-B in green energy projects 6/2
- European chemical industry pessimistic for 2025, recovery not until 2026 says new report 6/2
- U.S. ethanol output eases off record pace as summer travels heat up 6/2