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Chiyoda, AVEVA forge strategic partnership to power plantOS with AVEVA CONNECT

Chiyoda announced that an AVEVA Partner Ecosystem Member Agreement has been completed with AVEVA, marking a significant milestone in advancing its digital O&M platform, plantOS.

Large-scale advanced pyrolysis technology development: A proven route to chemical recycling and steam cracker integration

Lummus Technology: Chakraborty, S.

This article highlights the key advancements in developing the author’s company’s advanced pyrolysis technology, focusing on improvements in scale-up, heating efficiency, process optimization and product recovery. 

Improve sour water stripper unit performance via feed sour water preconditioning

Nexo Solutions: Engel, D.  |  S. Engel  |  S. Williams  |  C. Ridge

Sour water stripper (SWS) units in refinery operations are often exposed to several challenges, such as corrosion, low efficiency, decreased capacity, solids fouling and equipment plugging. This article explores some of those challenges.

Case study: Reduce failure in critical motor applications

Indorama: S. Kumar

This article provides a case study on methods how premature failure in new motors can be substantially reduced, thereby improving their longevity and reinforcing their operational durability in industrial environments. 

Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry

Graycor: Gallagher, B.

This article provides 10 key areas in which AI can improve project delivery during project planning. 

Optimize plant design in the hydrocarbon processing industry with advanced CAD tools

Microsol Resources: T. Schwarzweller

This article will explore the evolution of computer-aided design technology, its advantages and uses throughout the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Innovations

These are the latest innovations that are optimizing refining and petrochemicals operations.

hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking

hte and JGC have collaborated on innovative technologies for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The goal of this contract research project conducted at hte’s laboratories was to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking.

TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland

Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland OY have established a joint company LUOTO ENERGIA OY that will develop a large-scale project in Finland. The project aims to produce electric natural gas, a green synthetic gas generated from renewable hydrogen and CO2.

Gulf Energy Information and CompareNetworks announce strategic media partnership to elevate pharma and lab content at ChemE Show 2026

Gulf Energy Information, a global leader in B2B media, data, and events for the process industries, announced a strategic media partnership with CompareNetworks, a premier media and technology company serving the life science, applied science, engineering sectors.