http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/digital-exclusive-managing-reliability-and-asset-management-performance-in-the-yanbu-refinery-through-the-implementation-of-a-reliable-operations-committee-program/ One of the most important aspects in having successful reliability and asset management performance is to establish a tracking mechanism to monitor, control and manage key performance indicator (KPI) performance, which is the focus of this article. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/digital-exclusive-automation-and-digital-technologies-role-in-the-energy-transition-a-discussion-with-yokogawa/ Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, Vice President and Executive Officer of the Systems Business Division, Digital Solutions Headquarters, Yokogawa Electric Corporation to discuss the global energy transition, and how digital technologies and automation have and will play a major role in the evolution of the processing industries. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/biofuels-alternativerenewable-fuels/address-measurement-challenges-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/ Lipid-based conversion processes for sustainable aviation fuel are similar to fossil-based aviation fuel processes, but they have some critical differences. This article highlights the technical challenges associated with measuring and controlling biofuel-based aviation fuel processes, and provides suggestions to optimize conversion, while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/refining-and-petrochemical-integration/revolutionize-the-integrated-refining-and-petrochemical-industries-with-digital-twin-models/ Today’s refining and petrochemical complexes are increasingly adopting digital model technologies. One such tool, digital twins, has proven to be an excellent solution for the design and operational stages. With digital twin models, plants can achieve optimized business sustainability, improving environmental impacts, asset performance and financial criteria.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/enhance-the-performance-of-panel-operators-using-a-visualization-tool-in-an-lpg-plant/ Through a combination of case studies and practical insights, this article explores the benefits and challenges of implementing visualization tools in LPG plants. Moreover, it discusses strategies for optimizing operator training and workflow integration to maximize the effectiveness of these tools in improving operational performance, safety and overall plant productivity. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/12/saipem-and-aveva-sign-mou-to-develop-ai-solutions-for-engineering-in-energy-and-infrastructure-sector/ Saipem, a global leader in engineering services for the energy and infrastructure sectors, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop enhanced solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning to support the engineering design and construction of energy and infrastructure facilities. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/digital-feature-a-case-study-on-achieving-visibility-into-ot-cybersecurity-policy-compliance/ This case study details how a U.S.-based Fortune 50 petroleum refiner used PAS Cyber Integrity® to improve OT cybersecurity. By automating asset inventory and vulnerability assessments, the company reduced manual processes, enhanced visibility into cyber risks and improved safety-ultimately saving millions in program costs. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/november-2024/special-focus-process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/improving-ammonia-production-sustainability/ While approximately 70% of ammonia production is used to make fertilizers, it is also identified as the largest carbon dioxide (CO2)-emitting chemical industry process. This article examines several novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the ammonia production process. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/november-2024/hydrogen/measuring-hydrogen-tomorrow-s-innovative-fuel/ Because it can be stored, transported and burned without GHG emissions, hydrogen (H2) is emerging as a potential frontrunner as a clean fuel source. However, transporting H2 must be efficient and cost-effective, a task that requires careful consideration and innovative solutions. This article will examine requirements for effective H2 transportation and accurate measurement in its challenging environments.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/hexagon-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-enhance-industrial-operations/ Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has announced its collaboration with Microsoft, using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to host the recently launched HxGN SDx2 solution.