Cetane
Consider new technologies to raise diesel yield in bottom-of-barrel products
The debate continues over adding a new delayed coker vs. a residue hydrocracker upstream of an existing delayed coker.
HP Viewpoint: Age of turbulence: Charting the refining course toward a profitable future
High-performing enterprises draw on external expertise during all project phases, from scouting and front-end engineering and development through to operations.
Redefining reforming catalyst performance: High selectivity and stability
Highly developed CCR catalysts are more robust to ensure extended service over 7–9 years.
Improve diesel quality through advanced hydroprocessing
New upgrading technologies help meet fuel quality specifications
Meeting diesel specifications at sustained production
New approach rethinks operations of crude and vacuum distillation units to recover more distillate
Slurry-phase hydrocracking—possible solution to refining margins
Opportunity crudes require more hydrogen addition to upgrade orphan product streams into higher-value ‘clean’ products
What are the future fungible transportation fuels?
Alternatives hold promises to decrease dependence on crude oil, but they also uncover other challenges in distribution and engine use
Designing atmospheric crude distillation for bitumen service
Oil sands add complexity to separation units and require a new approach
- Renewable fuels project in Canada begins production 4/19
- Jet fuel demand growth lags as air traffic exceeds pre-pandemic level 4/19
- Jet2.com to use SAF at London Stansted Airport 4/19
- Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas target reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel 4/19
- Cepsa and Evos join up for green methanol storage in Spain and the Netherlands 4/19
- Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protect refineries 4/19