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Optimizing methanol plant operations through minimal capital investments

Methanex Corp.: Soto, J.

In the constant search for improvement, Methanex has developed a state-of-the-art project to improve plant operation at its methanol production facility in Punta Arenas, Chile (FIG. 1).

Editorial Comment: HPI spending forecast to reach $491 B in 2021

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Who could have known that the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) would have been hit with such market volatility entering the new decade?

Driving higher return with fuel-grade butanol at the refinery

Dow: Giles, J.

Since the advent of the combustion engine, gasoline and automobile manufacturers have utilized additives as a means of improving overall fuel characteristics.

Hydrocarbon Processing Top Project Awards 2020

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.

Using ASME Section VIII Division 2 Class 1 to your advantage

McDermott: Nawandar, S.

It is globally recognized that ASME codes are widely used international codes for the construction of mechanical equipment operating in power, refining, petrochemical and nuclear facilities.

Digital: Harnessing the power of digital platforms to improve plant performance and increase customer success

ExxonMobil: Ratcliff, K.

Digital online platforms offer significant potential benefits across the oil and gas value chain by employing advanced analytical tools and near-real-time access to technical expertise to improve day-to-day plant performance.

Industry Perspectives: Top Projects 2020—Voting is still open

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

As mentioned in the editorial comment of the October issue of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the nominees for the 2020 Top Project Awards are out.

Virtual analyzers: Shaping the future of product quality

Validere: Robinson, P.  |  O'Hara, T.

Product quality directly drives price and where hydrocarbons can be delivered.

Editorial Comment: Optimizing operations by advancing process controls, instrumentation and automation technologies

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

When driving by or visiting a refinery or petrochemical plant, one cannot help but gaze at the expansive sea of metal towers.

Fired heaters in the process industries: Optimizing operations and minimizing emissions

Yokogawa Corp. of America: Finnan, K.  |  Meyer, E.

The process industries, which include chemicals, metals and mining, oil and gas, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, and refining, are very energy intensive