Webcasts

Sponsor: AspenTech

Advanced Process Control (APC) continues to evolve, and AspenTech’s nonlinear APC capabilities are redefining what’s possible. By harnessing Deep Learning AI, engineers can build robust nonlinear models from rich historical or simulated data (from first principles models, e.g., Aspen HYSYS^®) that go beyond the constraints of conventional linear programming. Aspen DMC3™ seamlessly integrates advanced Deep Learning with proven linear model identification techniques, delivering greater accuracy and control performance than either method alone.

Join this webinar to hear Jeffrey Li, Sr. APC Engineer, Phillips 66 and Lucas Reis, Product Management Director from AspenTech share how Deep Learning-based nonlinear optimization is helping leading operators achieve measurable improvements in production and product recovery, including:

• Demystifying how Deep Learning-based optimization works in practice
• Showcasing nonlinear APC in action with a technology demonstration
• Describing how Phillips 66 applied nonlinear APC in their NGL operations to boost throughput and product recovery

Whether you're assessing nonlinear strategies or scaling your APC investments, this webinar offers practical guidance on when and how to leverage nonlinear control and optimization for maximum impact.

Sponsor: AspenTech 

Refinery reactors are among the most complex and critical process units, directly impacting profitability. However, accurately predicting reactor yields and properties remains a major challenge due to constantly changing operating conditions and the complexity of reactor processes.

Discover how experts at the Saras refinery in Sarroch, Italy—home to the largest refinery in the Mediterranean basin—are overcoming FCC reactor challenges using AspenTech’s latest innovations in Industrial AI and Aspen HYSYS^® to:

• Achieve high-fidelity predictions of reactor yields and product properties
• Sustain model accuracy longer with embedded AI capabilities in Aspen HYSYS
• Empower non-expert users with actionable process simulation insights
• Improve planning accuracy and reduce plan-vs-actual gaps

You’ll also hear from AspenTech experts about the newest advancements in reactor simulation technology available in Aspen HYSYS V15.

A live Q&A session will follow—bring your questions!

Sponsor: AVEVA

The global energy transition is no longer a distant vision—it’s a present-day imperative. Yet, the path forward is anything but straightforward. As geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and infrastructure limitations challenge the pace of change, the oil and gas industry must find a way to decarbonize without compromising reliability or profitability. The transition to a low-carbon future is not a binary shift—it’s a complex, multi-decade journey that demands both realism and innovation. While renewables are scaling rapidly, fossil fuels remain essential to global energy security, industrial production, and economic stability. This webinar explores how the industry can embrace a pragmatic approach—one that leverages existing assets, integrates emerging technologies, and builds a bridge to a more sustainable future. Join us for a dynamic discussion with two industry leaders who will share actionable strategies and forward-looking insights on how to lead through this transformation with confidence.

Sponsor: AspenTech 

The process industry faces unique and complex transient operational challenges—especially during critical phases like start-up and shut-down. These conditions can introduce significant risks if not properly managed. Moreover, many engineers find it tedious and time-consuming to set up dynamic process simulation models to effectively study these scenarios.

Join this webinar to learn from AspenTech® experts how you can use Aspen HYSYS to easily convert common steady-state simulation models into dynamic simulation models to:

• Mitigate potential failures by predicting how a process will respond to upsets
• Optimize performance by evaluating control schemes under various process changes
• Save time and reduce errors with an intuitive workflow that simplifies the transition from steady-state to dynamic modeling 

Discover how dynamic process simulation can help you improve plant operations. A Q&A session will follow—so come prepared with your questions!

Sponsor: Lummus Technology

As the energy landscape evolves, both refiners and midstream operators face increasing pressure to extract greater value from every stream. Alkylate is a critical fuel blending component for meeting modern fuel performance and environmental standards. While butanes are often viewed as low-value byproducts, they hold significant potential when upgraded to alkylate. Join Lummus Technology experts as they discuss an integrated technology pathway that delivers operational enhancements and economic benefits for operators

This webcast will cover:

• CATOFIN dehydration technology to convert butanes into reactive olefins
• CDAlky alkylation to produce high quality alkylate
• Technology integration processes that maximize value

Sponsored by: AspenTech 

As cyberattacks on industrial systems rise, many organizations are exposed due to aging infrastructure and fragmented system integrations that leave wide attack surfaces. A modern, secure data strategy is critical to protecting operations and enabling future growth.

Join AspenTech Industrial Data Fabric experts to learn how a modern unified data fabric can help you:

• Minimize cybersecurity risk by eliminating point-to-point vulnerabilities
• Simplify compliance with centralized, secure data management
• Accelerate decision-making with seamless data access across the enterprise

Register now to learn how you can build a resilient foundation for secure, intelligent industrial operations.

Sponsored by: Emerson 

Join Hydrocarbon Processing Magazine and Emerson’s Gas Analysis and Engineered Solutions teams for a webinar exploring midstream innovations in carbon sequestration. As global efforts intensify to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration has emerged as a critical solution for capturing and storing atmospheric CO₂ to mitigate climate change. This session will spotlight Emerson’s role in enabling safe, accurate, and efficient measurement solutions throughout the sequestration process.

Emerson experts will discuss how technologies like the Rosemount^™ 470XA and the upcoming QX1000 gas analyzers support precise monitoring during CO_₂ capture, transport, and storage. These solutions help ensure regulatory compliance, enhance operational safety, and optimize performance in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how Emerson's instrumentation can be utilized for bulk CO₂ and impurity monitoring throughout the CCS process, supporting long-term climate goals. Whether you're involved in project design, operations, or environmental compliance, this webinar will provide actionable insights for navigating the evolving CCS landscape.

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