Refining
Improve LPG treating via advanced amine-solvent recovery technologies
Capacity and throughput improvement in a refinery LPG treating unit are made possible by implementing an amine recovery program.
A data-driven, experience-based approach to workforce optimization
There are alternatives for implementing successful and sustainable staffing changes. Staffing changes for the purpose of improving profitability should be viewed as an optimization process rather than a reduction process.
Automate environmental monitoring at petrochemical plants with LIMS
Environmental regulations can add to the cost of doing business in the petrochemical industry, so making compliance more efficient and less expensive is a bottom-line priority.
Better risk-management methods ensure project success
Management of project risk is a challenge under normal times, and this crucial activity is exasperated in complex projects as a result of the shale gas revolution.
HP Editorial Comment: Courage amid challenge and change
Editorial commentary
HP Reliability: Trends from the 2015 AFPM Maintenance and Reliability Conference
Over the decades, there have been good and not-so-good trends presented at this event, and the 2015 maintenance and reliability conference was no exception.
HP Global: Investment in Egypt’s downstream on the rise
Egypt is adopting a mix of investment strategies in refinery upgrades and construction of new capacity to meet the nation’s target for more high-quality light and middle distillate products and a reduction of transportation fuel imports.
HP Viewpoint: Advice for the downstream: Keep the faith
Charles Drevna is a distinguished senior fellow of the Institue for Energy Research and the former president of AFPM. He was president of the trade association, formerly known as NPRA, from 2007 until May 2015.
HP News
Recent news events in the global HPI.
HP Industry Metrics
Up-to-dateata tables and figures illustrate the state of the worldwide HPI, including cracking spreads, margins and utilization rates.
- INEOS receives €300-million grant to rejuvenate and decarbonize its Lavera plant 2/19
- Kazakhstan to build a new $10-B, 10-MMtpy refinery 2/18
- U.S. EPA expected to send 2026 biofuel blending quotas to White House this week 2/18
- Kent awarded pre-FEED contract for Eq.flight, an advanced power-to-liquids SAF project 2/18
- ABB launches integrated carbon capture measurement solution to accelerate industrial decarbonization 2/18
- CONSER awarded technology licensing/PDP contract for DMS and BDO plant in China 2/18
