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The role of clean combustion in achieving net zero: Emphasizing hydrogen’s promise

The world is increasingly turning its attention to alternative fuels in the quest for net-zero emissions, and hydrogen (H2) is at the forefront of this transformative shift. This article will discuss the benefits of H2, comparisons to alternative energies, sustainability and environmental implications, and H2’s potential. 

Retrofitting CO2 capture in a petroleum refinery

Bechtel India: Singh, R. B.

This article examines the application of solvent absorption-based post combustion capture for refinery/site-specific factors and quantifies the impact this will have on CCS CAPEX/OPEX. This analysis helps to determine the optimum approach for any individual refinery site.

Zero-liquid discharge: A stepping stone to water sustainability—Part 2

Fluor: Kumar, S.  |  Ekmekci, B.  |  Sonia G. S.  |  Ranwe, A.

This article will evaluate zero-liquid discharge technologies and the preliminary treatment, disposal or further treatment for a preliminary treated system.  

Refinery/petrochemical makeup water treatment: A general guide for technical personnel—Part 2

Buecker & Associates: Buecker, B.

A very important—and sometimes overlooked—unit operation within processing facilities is makeup water treatment for steam generators and other processes. Many cases have been documented in which makeup system upsets have led to boiler tube failures that partially or completely shut down unit processes. This article serves as a guide for those employees who may be on a steep learning curve when it comes to makeup system understanding.

Gulf Energy Information and Hydrocarbon Processing announce strategic partnership with Chempute Software

Gulf Energy Information, a leading B2B media and market intelligence provider in the international energy industry, and its flagship publication, Hydrocarbon Processing, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Chempute, a renowned provider of engineering software solutions.

Thermal decomposition of particulate mercury sulfides in petroleum—Part 1

Chevron Energy Technology Co.: Das, T.  |  Hatakeyama, E.  |  Hoelen, T. P.
Contributing Author: O'Rear, D.

Traces of particulate mercury sulfide (HgS) in stabilized crude oils transform to elemental mercury below 400°C in refinery distillation units. The authors evaluated this transformation and measured reaction rates and activation energies in crude oil and Hg-spiked mineral oil, using glass vessels at atmospheric pressure and a microunit at 1,000 psig.

Seven tips to achieve a smoother plant turnaround

Swagelok: Aughenbaugh, M.

This article provides seven best practices that should be kept in mind for successful plant turnaround management. 

LanzaTech signs MLA with SEKISUI to develop multiple commercial-scale waste-to-ethanol plants across Japan

LanzaTech Global has signed a Master License Agreement with SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO. to deploy, at commercial scale, a jointly developed platform that converts syngas derived from municipal solid waste and industrial solid waste into ethanol.

Cybersecurity: A discussion on the EU's NIS2 Directive with ABB's Global Cybersecurity Lead Tobias Nitzsche

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Tobias Nitzsche, Global Cyber Security Practice Lead, ABB, to discuss the European Union’s (EU’s) NIS2 Directive—the EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity—and how it will affect the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Gevo granted U.S. patent for its novel ethanol-to-olefins process technology

Gevo, Inc. announced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted to Gevo a patent for its ethanol-to-olefins process, focusing on bio-based renewable fuel and chemical production from alcohols.