Refining
Is bottomless-barrel refining possible?
Future energy demand will involve innovative methods that can upgrade residual products
Fine-tuning coker operating conditions improves downstream process performance
Flexible design strategies increase refining profitability
Update: Additives improve green-diesel performance
Lessons learned from past winter season provide innovative solutions for ultra-low-sulfur diesel
Biodiesel: A feedstock quandary
Life cycle costs will affect feedstock selection for renewable fuels
HPIn Europe: On seeking energy 'security'
I have to admit that I have problems with the concept of "security of demand." If you build a large, efficient production plant, you'll probably be justified in calling for the market to be able fre..
HP Viewpoint: Truths about future energy supplies and the refining industry
<!-- Begin - Site: Hydrocarbon Processing Zone: HP SubscribePromo_100 --><!-- End - Site: Hydrocarbon Processing Zone: HP SubscribePromo_100 -->Oil and gas companies are facing increasing demands fo..
Fine-tune catalyst addition rates
Simple method dynamically optimizes E-catalyst activity in fluid catalytic crackers
HPIn Europe: A changing perspective blows in
I've been sitting through energy industry conferences for the past 10 years, but the one I attended last week was a bit different. At an SKF maintenance conference held in Gothenburg, Sweden, the equi..
HPIn Europe: Carbon efficiency is the buzz at Brussels
It's been a year now since I wrote about my slow awakening to climate change and more than 18 months since I predicted that the G8 statement at Gleneagles would "change everything." What an amazing ye..
HPIn Europe: Dutch pioneers chalk up pain and gain in IGCC
The dramatic rise of integrated gasification combined cycle technology (IGCC) is an industry within an industry that has found its time. In researching the subject, I spoke with Dutch power company, N..
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- Ghana's Tema oil refinery restarts after 9-yr shutdown 12/30
- INA nears completion of €700-MM Rijeka refinery upgrade project 12/29
- Topsoe’s advanced technology selected for a SAF and renewable diesel project in Uruguay 12/29
- DHL and CMA CGM accelerate decarbonization of ocean freight with joint biofuel initiative 12/29
- Prysmian and Versalis partner on new, innovative chemical recycling process 12/29
