Process Optimization
Emerson introduces GenAI-enabled automation for power and water industries
Emerson has announced the launch of the Ovation AI-enabled Virtual Advisor – the first generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) advisor integrated into an automation system specifically designed for the power and water industries.
Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production
Indian Oil Corp plans to shut the diesel desulfurizer unit at its 300,000-bpd Panipat refinery for an upgrade aimed at producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next year, Arvind Kumar, its head of refineries, said.
Nayara to use Univation Technologies' PE process for world-scale plant in India
Univation Technologies, LLC announced that Nayara Energy Ltd. has selected Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology for a world-scale production line in Vadinar, Gujarat, India.
Brazil's Petrobras to invest $4.8 B in integration between Reduc refinery and Boaventura complex
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras will invest 26 billion reais ($4.8 billion) in an integration between the Reduc refinery and the Boaventura energy complex in Rio de Janeiro state.
Digital Feature: The critical interdependency of relief valve analysis and flare system considerations during HAZOP
Hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies are a systematic and structured methodology used to identify potential hazards and operability issues in industrial processes. One of the key safeguards often considered in HAZOP studies is pressure relief valves and flare systems to mitigate overpressure scenarios.
Executive Viewpoint: Heavy industry, light footprint—Helping the HPI run leaner and cleaner with AI
AI has the potential to effect a real change. By harnessing vast amounts of operational data, AI can support process optimization, help to predict equipment failures and better facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. These capabilities can improve asset performance as well as operational sustainability.
Digital Feature: Flare system design—The importance of periodic evaluation of existing facilities
This article emphasizes the critical importance of routinely revalidating relief and flare system designs, much like the periodic review of process hazard analyses. A detailed case study is reviewed to illustrate the value of such revalidations.
Valmet to deliver Valmet DNA DCS to a bio-based process plant in Portugal
Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNA distributed control system to a bio-based process plant in Portugal. The order was placed by Valmet’s new Value Added Reseller (VAR) partner Tecnilab AV Portugal S.A.
Studi Tecnologie Progetti S.p.A. signs agreement to upgrade Attock refinery in Pakistan for $600 MM
Studi Tecnologie Progetti S.p.A. announced that it has signed a $600-MM contract with Attock Refinery Ltd. for the modernization of the Rawalpindi refinery in Pakistan.

- PyroGenesis announces completion of coke-oven gas valorization and H2 production project for Tata Steel 7/15
- New protein-based system enables plastic recycling with reusable enzymes 7/15
- CF Industries starts Donaldsonville (U.S.) Complex CO2 dehydration and compression unit, permanent CO2 sequestration 7/15
- Emerson introduces GenAI-enabled automation for power and water industries 7/15
- Trump's sanctions threat looms over Russian oil exports to China, India and Turkey 7/15
- China state refiners ramp up output on rising demand, stock rebuild 7/15