Management
Viewpoint: The NOC-on-effect—Transforming the face of the refining industry
A new era of game-changing competition is about to take over and transform the refining industry as we know it.
AI: How AI and machine learning benefit refineries and petrochemical plants
Embedding machines with artificial intelligence (AI) allows them to learn from their past experiences.
Optimization: Improve LP model accuracy
Using quadratic equations rather than a linear relationship in a linear programming (LP) model increases the model’s accuracy and reduces money left on the table.
Reliability: How to deal with time thieves and knowledge parrots
We recently corresponded with an engineer-manager who divides his time between managing a highly productive group of product developers and a growing number of callers that are interested in the innovative solutions his company offers.
Onsite
Steve Elliott, Senior Director of Marketing, Schneider Electric, explained how Triconex safety solutions can help to actively manage the profitability of process operations at Triconex’s User Group event.
Business Trends: The case for teaching competence—Part 2
Readers who have had the misfortune of being drawn into debates over the precise definitions of words or terms might agree that much time can be lost in unproductive squabbling.
USB threat vector trends and implications for industrial operators
These are interesting times for universal serial bus (USB) security.
Improving resource efficiency of industrial processes with TOP-REF methodology—Part 1
The processing industry consumes significant amounts of resources, such as materials and energy, to produce valuable goods for society.
Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers
The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.
People
Peter Vanacker has assumed the role of President and CEO of Neste Corp., succeeding Matti Lievonen, who will retire.
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- LyondellBasell expands core PP business with 35% stake in NATPET from Alujain in Saudi Arabia 5/31
- Lummus, Ferroman partner to digitalize and decarbonize petrochemical furnace operations 5/31
- Lukoil expects to restart damaged NORSI oil refinery units in June 5/31
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, fuel inventories climb as refining picks up 5/31
- U.S. refiners boosting fuel output past 90% of capacity for summer driving season 5/31
