Nichols, Lee
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.
Industry Perspectives: Hydrocarbon Processing’s Mid-Year Update webcast to be held in late June
Over the past several years, the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has been engaged in a whirlwind of peaks and valleys.
Editorial Comment
The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) is filled with unique and innovative people that stive to provide technologies, processes and services to better the industry in which they work.
- Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas target reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel 4/19
- Cepsa and Evos join up for green methanol storage in Spain and the Netherlands 4/19
- Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protect refineries 4/19
- Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan to retrofit five vessels to methanol propulsion 4/19
- U.S. EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend 4/19
- Elliott weighs Citgo bid as creditor group eyes Conoco for own offer 4/19
