Webcasts

Sponsored by: Lummus Technology

Electrification of heating is a proven solution in other industries, enabling substantial emission reduction and improved operational flexibility. Electrification of process heating in the oil and gas industry has been slower in adoption, due to challenges such as high temperature requirements, complex heat control and cost sensitivity.

Join Lummus Technology for a webcast that will explore electric process heating options, its features and benefits, and real-world use. The discussion will highlight Lummus’ SRT-e^TM electric cracking heater and how it can address these challenges by combining indirect electrical (radiative) heating from other industrial applications with existing SRT technology. The session will also discuss the growing adoption of dynamic electricity pricing, where fluctuations reflect real-time energy availability and grid demand.

This webcast will cover:

• Advances in partial electrification, including converting a hydrocarbon-fired refinery heater into a hybrid heater using both fuel and electricity
• Adding flexibility for heaters to switch from fuel-fired to electricity, to take advantage of dynamic electricity pricing
• An update on Lummus’ SRT-e electric ethylene cracking heater, including the commissioning of a commercial demonstration unit

In June 2026, Hydrocarbon Processing and Gulf Energy Information will partner with ACHEMA to present the premiere chemical event in North America: “ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA” — an international gathering spotlighting the companies and technologies reshaping the petrochemical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

The ChemE 2026 experience will convene leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the globe, offering a dynamic platform for collaboration, insight, and commercial opportunity.

Join us for an exclusive webcast that will include:

• Industry Trends Overview by Lee Nichols, VP of Content at Gulf Energy Information, providing key insights into the market forces and innovations driving sector transformation.
• A panel discussion with:

•      Dr. Björn Mathes, CEO, DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH
•      Andreas Konert, Head of Business Development and Sales, DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH
•      Lee Nichols, VP of Content, Gulf Energy Information (Hydrocarbon Processing)

This conversation will offer a behind-the-scenes look at what attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors can expect from ChemE 2026 — from programming and exhibition highlights to the broader vision of building a truly global stage for chemical industry advancement.

Sponsored by: AspenTech

Explore a new dynamic modeling approach that offers flexible online optimization and caters to a wide range of applications, including broad production envelopes, high-value reactors and small-scale column applications. With the new enhancements in Aspen GDOT^™ V15, refineries and olefins plants can select the optimal scope for their needs, achieving optimum molecule recovery, improving energy utilization and accelerating value delivery with minimum resource expenditure.

Learn how to achieve quicker and simpler energy optimization using Aspen Unified GDOT Builder, which now enables:

• Small scope distillation applications that maximize product recovery and energy efficiency with existent and new column templates blocks
• Enhanced process reaction modeling with improved control over reactor conversion, recovery and recycles with less customization
• Faster energy integration optimization in crude distillation units with heat integration templates

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can transform your approach to molecule recovery and energy integration. Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead in the dynamic world of process optimization.

Sponsored by: Chevron Lummus Global

With today’s economic challenges impacting our industry, it is imperative that refiners evaluate their existing assets and look for innovative, low-capital solutions to identify gross margin improvement opportunities. There are several significant revamp methodologies that fit refinery operators who are considering capacity expansions, product quality improvements and flexibility enhancements for their facilities.

In this webcast, Chevron Lummus Global will examine several use-cases that highlight substantial gross margin value capture via hydroprocessing units using catalyst volumes that are repurposed to produce higher margin products in both conventional fossil fuel and renewable fuel applications.

The case studies will include:

• Converting a hydrocracking unit to renewable fuel application for SAF production
• Increasing the fresh-feed capacity of a two-stage recycle full conversion hydrocracker by modifying the second stage to process a combination of fresh feed and first-stage unconverted oil
• Converting a residuum desulfurization unit (RDS) into an integrated RDS and hydrocracking system

Sponsored by: AspenTech 

As operational demands increase and margins tighten, it’s no longer enough to rely on traditional predictive maintenance practices. To stay competitive, companies must embrace a more integrated, proactive approach to Asset Performance Management (APM)—one that combines AI/ML, safety-first maintenance practices, and smarter investment planning to transform asset management.

Join Kiran Darmasseelane, Principal Analyst at Verdantix, and experts from Emerson and AspenTech^® for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolution of APM beyond predictive maintenance. Discover how to:

• Reduce risk and improve reliability with embedded FMEA-driven decision workflows
• Improve safety and environmental compliance within maintenance strategies
• Accelerate AI agent training to resolve issues faster and with greater confidence
• Align OPEX and CAPEX planning with long-term asset strategy for greater value

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight and hear how industry leaders are unlocking greater long-term value from their assets.

Sponsored by: Honeywell UOP

The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is growing rapidly due to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift to sustainable energy sources. Honeywell offers tailored solutions for producing (e)SAF from non-fossil waste like biomass, municipal solid waste (MSW), biogas, CO₂, and H₂ using Honeywell’s FT Unicracking^TM technology. Honeywell’s FT Unicracking technology can enable production of low carbon, carbon neutral, and even carbon negative (e)SAF depending on the feedstock used and plant configuration which supports compliance with government mandates like the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative and potential qualification for incentives like 45z under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Join our webinar to learn how Honeywell FT Unicracking Technology portfolio helps bringing technology and execution advantage to make (e)SAF production more cost-effective, bankable and easy to implement for project developers and advanced refiners investing in the energy transition by producing (e)SAF or renewable diesel.

Sponsored by: Lummus Technology

As industries continue to push for net zero emissions, companies and decision-makers seek to employ economically feasible processes and technologies to meet regulations and targets. But what if you could kill two birds with one stone? 

Hydrogen rich fuel can be obtained from a simplified steam methane reformer (SMR) using sulfur-free methane obtained from the ethylene plant. In this novel scheme, feed pretreatment is not required. After passing through the SMR, a low-pressure shift reactor converts CO to CO₂. Water is removed by condensation and CO₂ is removed by an appropriate technology. This almost CO₂-free stream rich in hydrogen is used as a fuel instead of conventional methane fuel. For many plants, there is no need to change the burners in the cracking heater. 

This webcast will cover:

• The integration of hydrogen with the ethylene heater and its impact on CO₂ reduction
• How to reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 60% without reducing SHP steam production levels
• Insights and plans for implementing in existing and new heater designs

Sponsored by: Emerson 

In a world shaped by globalization, rapid technological evolution, shifting consumer expectations, and stringent regulatory demands, automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. This webinar dives deep into how modern automation technologies are redefining operational strategies, helping businesses reduce costs, enhance productivity, and stay ahead of the competition.

Join us on April 29, 2025, in partnership with Hydrocarbon Processing, for an interactive exploration of how automation can become a cornerstone of operational excellence. Discover actionable insights into:

• Reducing operating costs while maximizing facility performance and utilization.
• Enhancing equipment reliability and availability while cutting maintenance expenses.
• Strengthening workplace safety through advanced automation solutions.
• Realizing ROI from sustainability initiatives while driving long-term value.

Through a holistic approach spanning production, reliability, safety, and sustainability, this webinar provides the strategies and tools needed to unlock your organization's full potential. Gain practical answers, real-world examples, and a roadmap to leverage automation as a catalyst for lasting success.