Process Optimization
New state-of-the-art in sulfur recovery?—Part 2: Environmental benefits
It is widely accepted that state-of-the-art sulfur recovery technologies utilize the modified Claus process as well as some extension technology on the tail gas.
Fast ion chromatography analysis for determining biofuel sugars
All industrial processes require reliable, accurate and timely methods for analyzing process chemistry.
2022 SAF production increases 200%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that SAF production will reach at least 300 MM liters in 2022—a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 MM liters.
API, AMEXHI and IOGP renew MoU to strengthen collaboration in Gulf of Mexico
The MoU establishes a stronger partnership and coordination among the three associations, including joint forums.
Nippon Cargo Airlines to use Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for their cargo flights reducing the emissions of cargo transport
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for several cargo flights in November and December this year.
Chevron Lummus Global announces award for one of the world's largest slurry hydrocracking units
Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) announced Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd. has selected EST, which CLG licenses, for a slurry residue hydrocracking unit in Shandong Province, China.
Lummus to provide digitalization services to Zhangzhou CHIMEI Chemical Company
Lummus Technology announced it has been awarded a contract by Zhangzhou CHIMEI Chemical Co. Ltd. for digitalization services at their petrochemical facility in Gulei, Fujian Province, China.
Highlights of API 685 3rd Edition, Sealless Pumps—Part 2
Part 2 of the article on API 685 has highlighted most of the “other changes of interest to the reader” and provides insights into the various other points of discussion the API 685 task force addressed, along with the rationale behind changes found in the July 2022 published 3rd Ed. of the standard.
STRABAG Umwelttechnik and Atlas Copco Energas agree on industrial and high-performance heat pumps
The two companies will work together to bundle their respective resources and expertise, with the goal of further improving customer focus in the vastly growing market for large-scale heat pumps.
Innovations in process and power generation: The Bentley finalists
At the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Conference and Going Digital Awards, Bentley Systems brought finalists from around the world to present their innovations in various forms of infrastructure.
- Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction 4/3
- Plug Power to supply 275-MW GenEco electrolyzer system for Hy2gen’s Courant decarbonized ammonium nitrate project 4/3
- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
- China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029 4/3
- Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, energy ministry says 4/3
- Nigeria's Seplat Energy hit by strike amid push for higher output 4/3
