Management
Maximize return on capital projects
How to achieve all of your major capital investments objectives on budget and schedule
Consider new coatings for maintenance turnaround
Epoxy system provides speed of application as well as environmental benefits for large storage tanks
Viewpoint: Project engineering—myth and reality
Today, the term project engineer is used in a very wide spectrum in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) industry. Starting from an assistant to the project manager, engineering manager..
Optimize heat exchanger installations
This case study proves that a systematic approach for thermal design can identify substantial savings in projects
Implementing advanced process control on ammonia plants
Benefits exceeding the guarantee were realized through APC by simultaneously stabilizing and optimizing the plant in the presence of significant feed density variations that impact the entire plant operation
Critical concepts in fieldbus system design differ from a conventional DCS
Here are some key topics calling for a conceptual change from the traditional DCS
HP Control: Process control practice renewal—consequences
In my April 2010 editorial, I initiated and justified a call for renewal of process control and IT practice in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) with a review of the basics. In August 2010, I ..
HP Integration Strategies: 3D-design tools help EPCs and owner-operators alike
The wide diversity of energy market requirements, potential power sources and enabling technologies drives strong demand for design/build/operate solutions for projects in the hydrocarbon processing i..
HP Reliability: Finding answers to library and training dilemmas
We don’t mind receiving and answering an occasional question. Questions allow us to assess the state of knowledge in industry. Sometimes, though, these questions indicate that the questioners hav..
BP hires AMEC for onshore EPMS
AMEC has entered into a global agreement with BP International Ltd. to provide engineering and project management services (EPMS) for BP's onshore facilities developments around the world.
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Addis Energy secures $8.3 MM to scale its transformative approach to low-cost ammonia production 12/5
- World Fuel Services supplies cruise line with waste-based biofuels 12/5
- Chevron announced $18 B-$19-B CAPEX budget for 2026 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
