Tank farms are often found on the premises of large refineries and petrochemical plants, or nearby.
In late June, Hydrocarbon Processing announced the finalists for its third annual awards.
Heavy industries like refining, petrochemicals and mining face concerns about the availability of freshwater, as these are affected by local water scarcities and stringent water discharge regulations.
From refining to chemical production processes, heaters play an essential role in hydrocarbon processing applications.
Process industries across the globe grapple with producing dozens or even hundreds of different products.
Much has been written in recent years about the need for refineries to embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
The energy transition is gathering momentum as pressure from society leads policy makers and investors to demand faster and deeper cuts to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from all industrial sectors.
Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, oil and gas facilities have joined financial, government, hospitality and other companies as tempting targets for cybercriminals.