Saudi Aramco and its research and development (R&D) collaboration partner, JGC Catalysts and Chemicals—a leading catalyst developer and manufacturer in Japan— have been awarded the Japan Petroleum Institute (JPI) 2015 International Technology Exchange Award.
US crude oil stockpiles and distillate inventories increased more rapidly than expected last week, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Distillation is one of the most used separation operations in the chemical and petroleum industries.
Distillation is the most often used means to separate two or more components, exploiting the physical properties of different boiling points.
The last time we saw such marked activity in the methanol industry was back in the 1990s and early 2000s, when methanol production in North America plummeted by almost two-thirds.
A dividing-wall column (DWC) can provide significant savings in energy and capital cost compared to a conventional distillation column design.
Vapor distribution has often been neglected in fractionation columns. Although the importance of liquid distribution is well understood and has been a consideration in column design from the early sta..
The abundance of shale oils is an unexpected gift for US refiners. These new crude oils have different characteristics from conventional oils that will affect refining processes and the operation of p..
The outlook is optimistic for downstream companies. Independent refiners are positive on present and future demand for transportation fuels.
There are many situations and circumstances when it makes good sense to pursue energy efficiency for industrial processes. But when is the best time for such action?Better operating practicesIn existi..