http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Independent linear programming analysis is key to refinery strategic planning in an increasingly dynamic marketplace http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2026/april-2026/process-optimization/independent-linear-programming-analysis-is-key-to-refinery-strategic-planning-in-an-increasingly-dynamic-marketplace/ Emerson and Aramco deploy AI solution aimed at higher refinery yield volume and efficiencies http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/emerson-and-aramco-deploy-ai-solution-aimed-at-higher-refinery-yield-volume-and-efficiencies/ The collaboration commenced with the integration of Emerson’s Aspen Hybrid Models™ into Aramco’s existing refinery planning framework, resulting in the creation of one of the world’s largest multi-site, multi-period optimization models. Emerson accelerates edge ecosystem for real-time enterprise operations intelligence http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/emerson-accelerates-edge-ecosystem-for-real-time-enterprise-operations-intelligence/ IMI signs global framework extension with Solvay for the provision of IIoT sensors http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/imi-signs-global-framework-extension-with-solvay-for-the-provision-of-iiot-sensors/ Digital Exclusive: How oil and gas operators can strengthen OT security in 2026 http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/digital-exclusive-how-oil-and-gas-operators-can-strengthen-ot-security-in-2026/ Thomas Patterson, Vice President of Product Management at VikingCloud, discusses the cybersecurity challenges that arise from the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). With Schneider Electric and Microsoft, h2e POWER deploys India’s first fully autonomous solid oxide electrolyzer system http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/with-schneider-electric-and-microsoft-h2e-power-deploys-india-s-first-fully-autonomous-solid-oxide-electrolyzer-system/ In collaboration with h2e POWER, an Indian green hydrogen pioneer, the two companies have deployed India’s first fully autonomous solid oxide electrolyzer system, empowering operators to shift their focus from routine monitoring to more strategic, high-impact work. Emerson delivers next step in enterprise automation support with enhanced AI capability http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/emerson-delivers-next-step-in-enterprise-automation-support-with-enhanced-ai-capability/ Enhancements to the Guardian Digital Platform bring Emerson’s automation software and solutions into a unified, customizable, lifecycle-driven platform to deliver insights, stronger collaboration, and measurable operational improvement. ASRock Industrial and CSI Validate O-PAS™ Systems Management Architecture with the iEP-7020E and AiSMA http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/asrock-industrial-and-csi-validate-o-pas-systems-management-architecture-with-the-iep-7020e-and-aisma/ ABB bolsters flow measurement portfolio with Ethernet-APL connectivity http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/abb-bolsters-flow-measurement-portfolio-with-ethernet-apl-connectivity/ ABB open to pursuing more than one multi-billion-dollar acquisition this year http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/03/abb-open-to-pursuing-more-than-one-multi-billion-dollar-acquisition-this-year/