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HP Viewpoint: Refiners have a new learning curve with shale oil

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2013
Baker Hughes: Marfone, P. A.
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We’ve all heard the news reports: “Shale resource developments have the potential to make the US energy independent for the first time since 1952.” The long-term impact of shale resourc..

HP Engineering Case Histories: Case 71: Statistical visual data can be useful in troubleshooting—Part 2

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2013
Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.
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In “Case 71: Statistical visual data can be useful in troubleshooting—Part 1,” the editorial focused on how taking data and analyzing it could determine the cause for high reject rates...

HP Industry Perspectives: EU leans forward on clean-fuel strategies

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2013
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany
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In late January 2013, the European Commission (EC) announced ambitious measures to ensure the buildup and standardization of alternative fueling stations across Europe. Much of the earlier EC policy i..

HP Impact: Chevron hit with hefty penalties for Richmond refinery fire

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2013
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy
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The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) issued 25 citations against Chevron USA, with proposed penalties totaling nearly $1 million, for state safety st..

HP Innovations: Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2013
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne
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Coating system gets European patentHempel’s Ultra-High Solids and Speed (UHSS), a two-coat protective paint system certified for C5-M and C4 corrosive environments, has been granted a patent from..

New residue-upgrading complex achieves Euro 5 specifications

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2013
Criterion Catalysts and Technologies: de Haan, D.
Shell Global Solutions International BV: Street, M.
Grupa LOTOS Gdańsk refinery: Orzeszko, G.
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In late 2010, Grupa LOTOS SA completed construction of a major residue-upgrading project at its refinery in Gdańsk, Poland. Its 10+ Program was designed to unlock a step change in the facility’s long-term profitability. After two years of operating, this project has had a profound effect on the refinery’s economics.

HP Integration Strategies: US biodiesel industry regains momentum

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2013
ARC Advisory Group: Miller, Paul
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According to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) trade organization, the US biodiesel industry produced more than one billion gallons (B gal) of biodiesel fuel in 2011, surpassing the 800 million gallo..

HP Viewpoint: Interview with UOP

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2013
UOP, A Honeywell Co.: Gautam, R.
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Hydrocarbon Processing had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Rajeev Gautam, president and CEO of UOP, A Honeywell Co., and discuss several high-level factors impacting the global hydrocarbon processing..

HP Automation Safety: It’s all about the safety PLC—not!

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2013
exida LLC: Goble, W.
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Focus on the big safety improvements and the real problems. This fundamental concept applies to many tasks in addition to functional safety.

HP Innovations: Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2013
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne
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UK firm patents mid-scale LNG technologyGasconsult Ltd. has announced the award of a patent for its new ZR-LNG liquefaction process. ZR-LNG has best-in-class energy efficiency for mid-scale liquefied ..