Engineering & Design
Unlock dewaxing performance with a selective dewaxing catalyst in fossil and renewable fuels service
To address various challenges, the authors’ company has developed a selective dewaxing catalyst suitable for fossil feeds, co-processing and 100% renewable services. This article details this novel technology.
Boosting butylenes production from an FCCU through an HBC catalyst technology
Based on the generation and conversion mechanism of butylenes during the FCC process, this article details the design, development and commercial trials of the latest high-butylenes selectivity catalysts (HBC) series catalysts boosting butylenes without compromising gasoline yield. Its potential to increase butylenes has been confirmed through laboratory evaluation and commercial trial results.
Making green refineries greener through innovative H₂S recycling
This article details a process that ensures efficient gas treatment, compliance with environmental standards, and the optimal use of chemicals and resources.
RFCCU revamp to improve main fractionator gascon column performance and minimize propylene losses to refinery offgas
This article will discuss the critical parameters that could potentially affect the performance of a residue fluid catalytic cracking plant’s main fractionator and gas concentration (gascon) section columns. It will also elaborate on how the systematic troubleshooting methodology helped to solve the problems and improve column performance.
Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes
By aligning the right skills and employing best practices for knowledge transfer and project risk assessment, a project development team can anticipate common issues, find fatal flaws quickly and generate vital insights as early as possible, leading to a successful project.
China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemicals to invest > $16 B to incorporate petrochemicals production at Yantai refinery
China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemical plans to invest $117.86 billion yuan ($16.42 billion) to produce chemicals at its refinery complex in Yantai, according to a government notice detailing the provisional plan.
HAMR Energy announces plans for Australia’s first major methanol-to-jet fuel facility
HAMR Energy announced plans to develop a $700-MM to $800-MM sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, after completing a successful feasibility study.
Johnson Matthey’s tech enables successful start-up of the world’s largest single-train methanol plant
Johnson Matthey announced that the three methanol production trains of Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, were successfully commissioned in November 2024, February 2025 and March 2025, respectively.
UTEP researchers boost microalgae biofuel yields with nanotechnology
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (U.S.) have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward.
NASA tests new liquid hydrogen fuel tank for crewed Artemis missions
As teams get ready for the first crewed Artemis mission, which will take a crew of four around the Moon and back in 10 days, engineers with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program tested the new liquid hydrogen sphere, which holds one of the cryogenic propellants used to power the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, at Launch Complex 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- Westlake Polyethylene achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Sulphur, Louisiana (U.S.) site 11/7
- Transition Industries, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical sign PSA for ultra-low carbon methanol 11/7
- Malaysia's used cooking oil exports to face pressure in 2026 on domestic SAF production 11/7
- U.S. EPA approves 14 small refinery biofuel waivers 11/7
- China's October crude oil imports rise 8.2% year-on-year, refinery utilization rates highest of year 11/7
- U.S. urges Europe to stick to oil and gas, not renewables 11/7
