http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Navigating the complex LNG value chain http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/lng/navigating-the-complex-lng-value-chain/ Throughout the last two decades, LNG technology improvements have built a global natural gas market. This globalization has led to an increase in demand, but also an increase in instability, as changing global events and the drive towards increased sustainability in energy sources have created market fluctuations from all directions. Executive Viewpoint: FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/columns/executive-viewpoint-fcc-propylene-production-catalysts-technologies-and-new-solutions/ Welcome to Hydrocarbon Processing’s new Executive Series. In this enhanced video platform, the editors speak with the operators and technology leaders and suppliers that are optimizing the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Global energy giants commit to accelerated transition to low-carbon future http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/global-energy-giants-commit-to-accelerated-transition-to-low-carbon-future/ At CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, executives met to network and discuss strategies for scaling technologies of the future. In a panel moderated by Atul Arya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, the panelists discussed the large-scale deployment of various technologies over the next several decades, including renewables, carbon capture, utilization and storage, hydrogen and much more. ExxonMobil's Karen McKee named 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/exxonmobils-karen-mckee-named-2024-petrochemical-heritage-award-recipient/ The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers announced ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee—president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company—as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community. INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to cease production of ethanol from its Grangemouth site http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/ineos-op-uk-announced-a-proposal-to-cease-production-of-ethanol-from-its-grangemouth-site/ INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to close the Ethanol Plant at Grangemouth in Q1 2025 and will start consultations in Grangemouth with its employees and the Trade Union about this proposal. SAF costs must be lower, ExxonMobil VP says http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/saf-costs-must-be-lower-exxonmobil-vp-says/ Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of SAF said ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams. Samsung Engineering rebrands name to 'SAMSUNG E&A' http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/samsung-engineering-rebrands-name-to-samsung-ea/ The company name change to SAMSUNG E&A CO., LTD. was confirmed during the 57’s general shareholders' meeting on 21 March 2024, where the change of articles of incorporation were passed. Colombia cops seize 7.3-MM gallons of crude in raids on illegal refineries http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/colombia-cops-seize-73-mm-gallons-of-crude-in-raids-on-illegal-refineries/ Colombian police have seized more than seven million gallons of crude oil in raids on illegal refineries, in an operation targeting production of bootleg fuel in Norte de Santander province. Neste completes its organizational change process to improve long-term competitiveness http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/neste-completes-its-organizational-change-process-to-improve-long-term-competitiveness/ Neste announced that it will merge its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit as well as restructure its functions to better support business-driven ways of working. People http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/february-2024/trends-and-resources/people/ GTC Vorro Technology names Melissa Peterson as General Counsel