Nichols, Lee
HP Flashback: Excerpts from 2000–2022: Decarbonization, digital transformation, integration and reliability
The following is a mixture of technical articles, columns and headlines published in the 2000s by <em>Hydrocarbon Processing.</em> This collection of excerpts provides a look into the major technological advancements and topics/trends in the hydrocarbon processing industry during that timeframe.
History of the HPI: The 2000s: Net-zero, environmental regulations, capacity acceleration and digital transformation
This final installment of the History of the HPI series details major events in the refining and petrochemicals industry over the past 20 yr, including stricter regulations/initiatives to curb carbon emissions, a safer and more environmentally friendly way to produce and handle chemicals, significant capital investments to boost production capacity and digital transformation.
Industry Perspectives: Innovative technologies for a sustainable future: IRPC returns as an in-person event
In late September, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will again host the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) as an in-person event—the technical symposium has been held virtually since early 2021.
Editorial Comment: Although more than 170 yr old, the modern refining industry continues to evolve
As detailed in <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> History of the HPI series, the modern oil refining industry traces its origin back nearly 170 yr. The industry has not only propelled much of the world to a higher standard of living, but has also created new products and technologies that have extended life expectancies, created modern societies and lifesaving equipment, and revolutionized the way people travel and communicate.
HP Flashback: Excerpts from the 1990s: Process optimization, fuel quality and environmental compliance
The future is best described in three phases: Drivers for change, current responses and projections.
History of the HPI: The 1990s: Clean fuels and emissions mitigation, M&A, GTL and the fieldbus wars
Much like several initiatives passed in the 1970s and 1980s, the 1990s were a decade heavily focused on environmental issues, with many new regulations being enacted to not only mitigate industrial and vehicle emissions but also to advance the production of clean fuels globally.
HP Flashback: Excerpts from the 1980s: Energy efficiency, advanced process controls, improved maintenance and a focus on the environment
Can a computer reduce your maintenance?
History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR
Several major impactful events took place in the global oil and gas and petrochemical industries in the 1980s.
Editorial Comment: No flow, no go: Stressing the importance of flow control technologies
One of the most critical aspects of plant operations is controlling the flow of liquids and gases throughout refining and petrochemical process units.
Industry Perspectives
In 1H 2022, new capital projects have declined 19% vs. 1H 2021.
- Sinopec's $4.5-B refinery in Sri Lanka to challenge India's fuel export market share 4/30
- Topsoe secures first SAF project in China 4/30
- Borouge increases Q1 net profit nearly 40% to $273 MM 4/30
- NEXTCHEM finalizes acquisitions of HyDEP and Dragoni to boost green H2 production tech 4/30
- Sponsored Digital Feature: Cut the carbon and boost sustainability 4/30
- Carbon Clean achieves fabrication milestone on FlagshipONE with the project’s first carbon capture unit module 4/30