The 1970s were marked by several historical events that affected not only the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) but nations around the world.
Molecular management, energy efficiency and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have become major focuses for petrochemical complexes, including aromatics plants.
ExxonMobil said it plans to grow shareholder value by delivering solutions that help meet the global need for energy and for lower greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change.
Chevron Corp Chief Executive Michael Wirth told shareholders the U.S. oil producer plans to focus on lowering the carbon intensity of its operations.
Greenhouse gas emissions occur alongside an inflection point for global refined product consumption. Since the 1850s—when the first oil refineries were constructed—the world has changed dramatically as refined product demand has continued inexorably upward.
Oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical companies face the difficult challenge of maximizing profitability while achieving aggressive decarbonization objectives set for 2030 and beyond.
This two-part article will cover the seven pathways to decarbonizing the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.
Investing in firms that champion environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues (TABLE 1) has been discussed for decades but is now moving to the forefront of corporate initiatives.
Pressure instrumentation is crucial for the functionality and safety of hydrocarbon processing facilities worldwide.
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Tekebayev, K.,
Goettler, L.,
Kiebert, J., Sulphur Experts;
Sheilan, M., Amine Experts
Diesel with a portion of biologically sourced carbon is being produced at an increasing number of conventional crude oil refineries.