Equipment malfunction or an unplanned shutdown of a SRU can have a significant effect on a production company’s profitability, along with an equally serious impact on personnel safety and the environment.
Jiang, Q.,
Sha, H.,
Song, H., SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing;
Cui, S.,
Zhou, J.,
Cao, D., SINOPEC Refining Department;
Chen, H., SINOPEC Science & Technology Department;
Wang, S.,
Zhang, Y.,
Yang, L., SINOPEC Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co. Ltd.;
Wang, T.,
Kong, F.,
Wang, S., SINOPEC Catalyst Co. Ltd.
Sulfur oxides removal has been a global trend in the refining and petrochemical industry.
Gentilucci, A.,
Spagnuolo, L., Dow Europe GmbH;
Hughes, A.,
Ruitenbeek, M.,
Vanstaen, A., Dow Benelux BV
Industry faces significant challenges relating to the transition toward cleaner energy and more sustainable feedstocks.
France's refined products sector is under strain as a result of strike action over pay and unplanned maintenance which have led to more than 40% of its refining capacity being taken offline.
Spanish energy giant Repsol is investing 100 MM euros to reduce emissions at its 186,000 bpd Tarragona refinery in Spain, which begins two months of maintenance at the end of the week.
Venezuela's second largest refinery has suspended gasoline production following an internal electrical failure, four sources with knowledge of the situation said.
Tecam announced that it has been awarded three new projects for the removal of gases emissions derived from the venting processes generated at very relevant and technically leader industrial sectors in central Europe.
This final installment of the History of the HPI series details major events in the refining and petrochemicals industry over the past 20 yr, including stricter regulations/initiatives to curb carbon emissions, a safer and more environmentally friendly way to produce and handle chemicals, significant capital investments to boost production capacity and digital transformation.
Biomass from the fast-growing red seaweed is suitable as a raw material for a variety of applications, for example in animal feed and crop protection products, as a gelling ingredient in the food industry or as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Jason Urso (JU), Chief Technology Officer, Honeywell Process Solutions, to discuss the current state of the process automation industry, how new technologies are enhancing efficiency and safety, and what the future holds for automation.