Refiners worldwide are faced with an overwhelming set of challenges - processing "cleaner," i.e., lower-sulfur-content, fuels while remaining profitable. The EU, under the Auto Oil Prog..
Fig. 1. Hydrogen balance for an integrated refinery (resid hydroprocessing, GO hydrotreating and hydrocracking).6..
Last year, many members of the HPI were anxious over how the new millennium would impact this industry. During the late 1990s, many factors - crude oil prices, global recession (for som..
Fig. 1. Major polyolefins manufacturers. ..
The developed world celebrated the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, which began as a call to conscience; we - the public and industry - were reckless with Earth's natural resources - clea..
At the closing of this issue, HP's editorial staff had just returned from the 26th ACHEMA technical conference and exhibition (Frankfurt am Main, Germany, May 22-27, 2000). Our Mar..
The refining industry is facing even more challenges. Unfortunately, refiners lack the "magic bullets" that could resolve these issues, especially for "clean" fuels. In the U.S., propos..
Fig. 1. Vehicle and fuel improvement over recent years.4 ..
Gas processing is this month's special report. HP's Gas Processes 2000 lists tried-and-true gas preparation techniques. It also debuts several newcomers. Traditionally, the gas processi..
Petrochemicals are the focus for our March issue. Many petrochemical/ chemical products are traded as commodities; thus, any method to minimize manufacturing and energy costs or increase yields is alw..