http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/four-new-petroleum-liquids-pipelines-have-been-completed-in-the-us-since-2023/ Since 2023, pipeline companies have completed four new petroleum liquids pipeline projects in the U.S.—three crude oil pipeline projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) project—according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/flowserve-completes-acquisition-of-mogas-industries/ Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/enbridge-sanctions-pipelines-to-support-bps-new-deepwater-us-gulf-of-mexico-development/ Enbridge Inc. will build, own and operate crude oil and natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for the recently sanctioned Kaskida development, operated by bp Exploration & Production Co. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/09/sibur-to-build-ethylene-pipeline-from-nknkh-to-kazanorgsintez-at-25x-more-capacity-by-2026/ SIBUR is preparing to implement a project to reconstruct the pipeline that supplies ethylene from PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to PJSC Kazanorgsintez. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/08/trans-mountain-oil-pipeline-expansion-pushes-rivals-to-cut-rates-for-now/ Pipelines that historically carry Canadian crude to the U.S. are cutting rates and looking to ship different grades of crude oil due to rising competition from the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/august-2024/heat-transfer/validate-skin-temperature-in-refractory-lined-pipes-using-manual-calculation-vs-fea-analysis/ Accurately estimating skin temperature and understanding the impact of refractory lining on thermal performance are crucial aspects of piping system design, operation and maintenance. By recognizing the multifaceted role of refractory lining in enhancing operational efficiency, mitigating risks and extending the lifespan of industrial piping systems, industries can optimize their processes and ensure the reliability and safety of their infrastructure.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/august-2024/special-focus-plant-safety-and-environment/how-important-is-connected-pipework-to-psvs/ The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/08/update-slovakia-hungary-rebuff-eu-call-to-replace-lost-russian-oil-via-croatia/ Slovakia and Hungary on Friday rebuffed a European Commission (EU) suggestion that they could replace lost Russian oil supplies via an alternative route through Croatia, saying it was too costly. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/update-ukraine-pm-says-lukoil-sanctions-do-not-threaten-slovakias-energy-security/ Kyiv's sanctions prohibiting the transit of oil from Russian producer Lukoil do not pose a threat to Slovakia's energy security, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/july-2024/plant-design-engineering-construction-and-commissioning/photography-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-its-significance-and-best-practices/ Producing photographs of and within process plants requires special attention and discipline.