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Refining

India's IOC buys 7 MMbbl of U.S., Middle East crude after Russian oil pause

IOC's large spot crude purchase comes after the arbitrage window for U.S. crude to Asia opened and as Indian state refiners paused buying of Russian crude oil on narrowing discounts.

Unlock dewaxing performance with a selective dewaxing catalyst in fossil and renewable fuels service

Topsoe: R. Jesina  |  X. E. R. Maldonado  |  M. Khalil  |  J. Tilton  |  M. Saad

To address various challenges, the authors’ company has developed a selective dewaxing catalyst suitable for fossil feeds, co-processing and 100% renewable services. This article details this novel technology.

How leading refineries achieve operational excellence

Emerson: K. Casey

Although cost cutting provides short-term financial benefits, it does not improve anything operationally in a plant. The reality is that most companies have already pushed such programs to their practical limits. So, what is left? The alternative approach is improving performance through operational excellence. This article will unpack this approach with examples of how producers have benefitted from it.

Making green refineries greener through innovative H₂S recycling

Fluor Daniel India: Chaudhuri, D.  |  A. Dasgupta

This article details a process that ensures efficient gas treatment, compliance with environmental standards, and the optimal use of chemicals and resources. 

RFCCU revamp to improve main fractionator gascon column performance and minimize propylene losses to refinery offgas

ADNOC Refining: V. Rajaretnam  |  V. S. Thamizhan  |  A. M. Al-Suwaidi
Sulzer Italy SrL: G. Mosca
Sulzer India Pvt. Ltd.: U. Bhagwat
Sulzer Chemtech Middle East W.L.L.: Kale, V.

This article will discuss the critical parameters that could potentially affect the performance of a residue fluid catalytic cracking plant’s main fractionator and gas concentration (gascon) section columns. It will also elaborate on how the systematic troubleshooting methodology helped to solve the problems and improve column performance. 

Case study: Why did the tube sheet of the waste heat boiler deform?

SK Energy: Lee, S.
Korea Engineering Consulting: Y. Ha

This article analyzes the causes of a 19-mm protrusion of the tube sheet and the tube joint leaks that occurred within a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) waste heat boiler (WHB).

Can double disc isolation valve technology shorten FCCU turnarounds?

IMI: E. Baum

Double disc isolation valve technology could hold the key to optimizing dangerous fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) maintenance and repair processes at refineries. This article explores the key considerations behind refinery turnarounds and how they can be made safer and more efficient. 

Transition pieces for dissimilar material pipes in high-temperature applications: Solutions for the process industry

Transition pieces, designed to bridge the gap between such dissimilar materials, are crucial to ensure system integrity and performance in these demanding environments. In this article, the authors explore a few transition piece usage situations and attempt to elucidate the challenges and approaches adopted. 

HF Sinclair (U.S.) beats profit estimates as refining margins soar

Top U.S. refiners are posting improved results in 2Q, rebounding from 1Q losses as stronger-than-expected diesel margins lift earnings.

Canada's Cenovus says U.S. refinery outlook improving, cuts 2025 production forecast

The Calgary, Alberta-based company has struggled recently with underperformance from its U.S. refineries.

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