Whitepapers

Europe’s petrochemical industry faces structural pressures: stagnant demand, cost disadvantages and rising decarbonization demands due to the EU Green Deal. Heavy reliance on naphtha has reduced competitiveness, while geopolitical issues expose energy vulnerabilities. Yet, integration and co-product utilization remain strengths. Evonik Oxeno’s C4-Verbund network exemplifies this resilience, turning by-products into value, securing supply chains and enhancing the robustness of value chains. Future European competitiveness hinges on cost-reduction, feedstock innovation, carbon-smart investments and collaboration across value chains.

Oil & gas is executing a high-wire act: keeping energy reliable and affordable while decarbonizing and operating with fewer resources. This AVEVA paper reveals how industry leaders are winning with trusted real-time data, advanced simulation, and AI—standardized across assets, edge, and cloud. It offers practical strategies and proven outcomes to help executives and operators drive measurable impact today for a sustainable tomorrow.

In today’s competitive environment taking the right decisions has never been so critical for the oil & gas industry. The aim of this white paper is to illustrate how machine learning, advanced statistics, robust data processing methodologies helps to improve the data quality to make the right choice. Several examples based on commercial unit operation illustrate how this tools are put in practice in daily life.

With fluctuating crude qualities and continued price volatility in 2025, refineries are under increasing pressure to make informed, high-impact crude selection decisions. This white paper presents a fit-for-purpose evaluation process that integrates techno-economic assessments, gap analyses, and scalable workflows to support strategic crude purchasing. By adopting this approach, refineries can proactively manage risk, maximize unit performance, and achieve sustained margin improvements of $2-4 per barrel.

This white paper addresses the challenges oil and gas producers face in reducing fugitive emissions and minimizing operational costs. It explores how advanced low-power electric valve solutions provide a zero-emission alternative to traditional pneumatic dump valves. By eliminating vented emissions, these solutions reduce energy waste and simplify maintenance, minimizing the need for frequent inspections and repairs. Additionally, the paper highlights how the valves' minimal power consumption enables reliable performance in remote sites with limited access to grid power, allowing producers to operate efficiently using small solar arrays. By adopting these innovative solutions, operators can reduce costs, enhance reliability, and improve environmental performance.

The whitepaper by Gerard McKeogh discusses various technologies for measuring moisture in natural gas, highlighting their importance for processing, storage, and transportation. It reviews commonly used instruments like chilled mirrors, impedance sensors, quartz microbalance, and tunable diode lasers, comparing their pros and cons. Accurate moisture measurement ensures gas quality, reduces maintenance costs, and prevents safety issues.

The syngas industry, vital for producing ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, faces efficiency and profitability challenges from extreme operating environments. High temperatures, pressures, and corrosive materials accelerate equipment deterioration in critical components like steam methane reformers and CO2 absorption towers. With increasing decarbonization regulations, producers must improve energy efficiency and reliability while reducing environmental impact. The best practices outlined in this paper can help reduce energy consumption by 10-15%, extend equipment lifespan, and prevent costly unplanned shutdowns.

Explore the top 10 questions shaping the global oil markets and mobility in 2025. From the rise of electric vehicles to shifts in OPEC+ supply and the geopolitical impact on crude flows, this report tackles key issues like the future of US sanctions on Iran, the growth of alternative refining products, and the outlook for North American oil production. Download now for expert analysis and strategic insights to navigate the complexities ahead.