Gas Processing/LNG
Industry Perspectives
In 1H 2022, new capital projects have declined 19% vs. 1H 2021.
Industry Perspectives: Hydrocarbon Processing’s Mid-Year Update webcast to be held in late June
Over the past several years, the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has been engaged in a whirlwind of peaks and valleys.
History of the HPI: The 1970s: Crises, clean air, plastic bottles and the DCS
The 1970s were marked by several historical events that affected not only the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) but nations around the world.
Sustainable refinery of the future: Versatile, efficient and smart
Greenhouse gas emissions occur alongside an inflection point for global refined product consumption. Since the 1850s—when the first oil refineries were constructed—the world has changed dramatically as refined product demand has continued inexorably upward.
HP Flashback: Excerpts from the 1960s: Petrochemicals rise in prominence and new know-how in refining processes
Petrochemicals rise in prominence and new know-how in refining processes
History of the HPI: The 1960s: Synthetic oils, zeolite catalysts, LLDPE, OPEC and and creation of the PLC
During the 1960s, the global refining and petrochemical industries witnessed new processes and products that enhanced the daily lives of millions of people around the world.
Overview of decarbonization pathways for the oil and gas and petrochemical industries—Part 1
This two-part article will cover the seven pathways to decarbonizing the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.
Air-cooled heat exchanger operation under emergency cooling service
One of the challenges in the operation of air cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) is to decide whether or not to operate under natural convection.
Industry Perspectives: 1Q project announcements this year down vs. 1Q 2021
New capital project announcements are down 27% in 1Q 2022 vs. 1Q 2021.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 1,100 projects around the world, totaling more than $1.8 T in active capital project investments.
- Phillips 66 greenlights new gas plant and fractionator projects, advancing integrated wellhead-to-market strategy 5/18
- OXEA and Air Liquide renew syngas and hydrogen supply agreement for Oberhausen site 5/18
- U.S. oil refiners finally profit from biofuels due to mandates, high fuel prices 5/18
- China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise 5/18
- Vietnam receives first cargo of Congo Djeno crude for Nghi Son refinery 5/18
- Mexico's Pemex says brief fire at Olmeca refinery controlled, operations normal 5/18
