Environment
Advanced analytics solutions propel decarbonization and sustainability initiatives
Industrial process manufacturers and refiners are facing a storm of disruptive challenges. First and foremost, calls to mitigate climate change have taken a central position and must be prioritized, driving the decarbonization efforts of industrial and manufacturing processes.
Planning a practical path to net-zero
Many companies around the world and across the size spectrum have committed to aggressive carbon-neutral targets and are now looking to their production sites for practical plans on how to achieve these goals.
Maximum fill volume in propane, butane and LPG pressurized storage tanks
Large volumes of flammable hydrocarbons are stored inside different storage tanks in gas, oil and petrochemical plants. In addition to maximizing profitability, the optimum design of process units and storage facilities must consider safety concerns to avoid catastrophic accidents.
Editorial Comment: Digital transformation: The many pathways to operational and project excellence
Throughout the history of the modern refining and petrochemicals industries, asset owners, project developers, and equipment and service companies have devoted countless expenditures in the research and development of new technologies.
CITGO enters EV space with pilot program in Michigan (U.S.)
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with longtime Marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle charging pilot program designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Australia’s Ampol to upgrade Lytton refinery, posts 1.1% rise in annual profit
Australia’s Ampol Ltd said it intends to upgrade its Lytton refinery located in Queensland to align its gasoline production quality to comply with the latest standards for both regular and premium gasoline grades.
Topsoe ammonia technology to boost Approtium's hydrogen production in South Korea
Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to deliver its proven ammonia cracking technology, H2RETAKE, converting low-carbon ammonia, also referred to as blue ammonia, back into hydrogen.
Equinor says power supply restored at Mongstad refinery after fire
Equinor said the power supply at its Mongstad oil refinery in Norway was restored, after a fire in an electrical facility.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Aircastle announces investment commitment to SAF fund
Aircastle Limited announced that it has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures' Sustainable Flight Fund.
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