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EMGC ’15: Gas leaders examine roles of Egypt, Cyprus in future trade

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

An executive with BG Group discussed the future potential of Egypt's gas infrastructure, noting that BG Egypt is well positioned to offer options to Cyprus for facilitating gas exports.

CB&I wins technology, FEED work for new delayed coker at Serbia refinery

The project scope includes an extensive process planning study for the refinery, which will evaluate how to best integrate the delayed coker with the refinery's existing CB&I fluid catalytic cracking unit and Chevron Lummus Global hydrocracker.

AspenTech acquires Blowdown plant technology

Improving safety through the modeling and analysis of depressurization systems is a critical activity in the design and operation of every process plant.

BG sees rising volatility in 2015 for LNG markets

Although the industry expects five new liquefaction trains and one floating LNG production facility to start-up in 2015, BG officials noted that "these will be towards the end of the year".

Verisk Analytics buys energy, chemical analysis provider Wood Mackenzie

The deal advances Verisk’s strategy to expand internationally and positions the company in markets that relate closely to the company’s existing supply chain and climate risk initiatives.

Huntsman to cut pigments jobs, shutter plants

The initial phase of restructuring will include site closures, cost reduction initiatives and a move to centralized shared services, in addition to investment in customer focused R&D to secure future growth.

BASF to expand German specialty amine capacity

The company is investing a double-digit million euro amount in expanding current production facilities, which are planned to go on stream gradually by early 2017.

Improve the operation of fired heaters

S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd.: Malhotra, K.

Fired heaters or “process furnaces” are used extensively by the refining and petrochemical industries. These heat transfer units generate the much needed process energy through the combustio..

Optimize online monitoring of base oil

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.: Kim, H.
Bartec Benke GmbH: Fannin, G.

Latter-model vehicles and new automotive engine designs now require higher-quality lubrication oils, such as Groups II and III. Demand for Group II/III base oils is increasing. To capitalize on the gr..

Update on the catalytic cracking process and standpipes—Part 1

The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process is a well-established technology used by complex refineries. It is a key profit center, as the FCC unit (FCCU) has the flexibility to produce transportation ..