Engineering & Design
Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers
The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.
Innovations
Designed for hazardous, wet or corrosive locations, such as oil refineries and chemical plants, the Appleton PlexPower motor starter provides electrical apparatus protection combined with the convenience and savings of off-the-shelf components.
Viewpoint: The opportunity for greater growth and value—Considerations for crude-to-chemicals projects
Industry players are focused on upgrading to higher-growth, higher-value chemical products.
Extended vapor cloud analysis methodology—Part 1
The Buncefield explosion was the worst post World War 2 fire/explosion incident.
Industry 4.0 in the oil and gas business
The operational cost structure of oil and gas companies is very capital- and labor-intensive.
It’s not double trouble—it’s digital twingenuity
Much ink has been spilled over the concept known as the “digital twin.”
Process design consideration for a deep-cut vacuum distillation unit—Part 2
Recently, many US refineries have been reconfigured to process heavy opportunistic sour crudes.
Capital projects are making a comeback, but are EPC firms ready?
After several years of cutting costs to align to the reality of fewer and smaller capital projects, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms are now forging ahead as the industry recovers.
Eight strategies to minimize capital expenditures for a better bottom line
The following are eight strategies to help reduce engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project costs, along with tips to maximize the value of both existing assets and new investments for refiners and producers.
Conceptualizing a mega-integrated refinery and petrochemical complex: A case study
<i>Integration</i> is the new keyword for sustainability and profit in today’s oil and gas market scenario.
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