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Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the winners for its second annual awards.

Technical considerations for the Heydar Aliyev refinery revamp

SOCAR Turkey Enerji: Alkhasli, E.
Fluor Energy and Chemicals: Baerends, M.  |  Baars, F.
SOCAR: Khidirov, B.
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences: Asgar-zadeh, S.

The following case study describes the early development phases of SOCAR’s ongoing major revamp project at the Heydar Aliyev Refinery (HAR) in Baku, Azerbaijan, and its interface with the associated Azerikimya (AZK) steam cracking complex near Sumgait. References are made to the related SOCAR polymer project in Sumgayit, as well.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>’s Construction Boxscore Database, nearly 150 new projects have been announced in the downstream processing industries this year.

Industry Perspectives: The latest advancements in refining/petrochemical technologies on display

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

From September 25–26, Hydrocarbon Processing will bring its International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) back to the US.

Viewpoint: The need for change—Why the industry is looking at crude-to-chemicals

ExxonMobil: Birdsall, C.

As the world’s population increases and living standards continue to improve, the demand for energy and chemicals is stronger than ever before.

Editorial Comment: Celebrating the latest advancements in HPI technology

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

At the end of this month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will honor the latest technological advances in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) at an awards gala.

Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the finalists for its second annual awards.

Improving certainty in uncertain times by building an IIoT-ready plant

Emerson Automation Solutions: Shamsi, M.

Historical statistics indicate that 25% of projects have budget overruns and a further 50% have schedule slippage.

Construction

Bentley Systems: Karp, R.

Toyo Engineering (Toyo) was awarded a contract to deliver a large-scale steam cracker complex in Malaysia.

Editorial Comment

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In early June, Hydrocarbon Processing and Eni—an Italian multinational oil and gas company—hosted the annual International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) in Milan, Italy.