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Process Optimization

Consortium selected by NEDO to develop SCC probability evaluation tools for fuel ammonia storage tank and transportation equipment

ClassNK announced that a consortium was selected by NEDO to promote the development of stress corrosion cracking probability evaluation tools for fuel ammonia storage tank and transportation equipment.

Clariant advances plastics stabilizer technology with expanded production and new applications

Clariant increases production capacity for Nylostab™ S-EED stabilizer with second production line in Cangzhou, China

Digital Exclusive: How companders can support industrial decarbonization

This article presents three scenarios that illuminate how a compander can take a central role in increasing operational efficiency and recovering waste energy.

CountryMark refinery (U.S.) to use Topsoe technology for renewable diesel production

Topsoe has been selected as the renewable diesel technology partner for CountryMark’s Mount Vernon, Indiana (U.S.) refinery.

Indorama Ventures reaches 150 billion PET recycling milestone, reaffirming its commitment to a circular economy

With more than 20 recycling facilities across 11 countries, supported by strong business partnerships and optimized operations, Indorama Ventures collectively recycles 789 bottles every second — transforming used PET into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) resins and other circular materials.

Fluenta completes flare technology installation at Louisiana amine plant (U.S.)

Fluenta has successfully completed the first installation of its Bias-90 FlarePhase configuration at the Pelican Amine Treating Plant in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

Drop-in solutions and digital catalyst insights to enhance the profitability and sustainability of syngas plants

Clariant: S. Gebert  |  N. Ringer  |  A. Kariagin  |  C. Berchthold

This article details the advancements in the authors’ company’s plus catalyst series of syngas catalysts that improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability in ammonia, methanol and hydrogen production.

Unlock dewaxing performance with a selective dewaxing catalyst in fossil and renewable fuels service

Topsoe: R. Jesina  |  X. E. R. Maldonado  |  M. Khalil  |  J. Tilton  |  M. Saad

To address various challenges, the authors’ company has developed a selective dewaxing catalyst suitable for fossil feeds, co-processing and 100% renewable services. This article details this novel technology.

Boosting butylenes production from an FCCU through an HBC catalyst technology

Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Co., Ltd.: Y. Liu  |  S. Yu  |  J. Yan  |  S. Guo

Based on the generation and conversion mechanism of butylenes during the FCC process, this article details the design, development and commercial trials of the latest high-butylenes selectivity catalysts (HBC) series catalysts boosting butylenes without compromising gasoline yield. Its potential to increase butylenes has been confirmed through laboratory evaluation and commercial trial results. 

How leading refineries achieve operational excellence

Emerson: K. Casey

Although cost cutting provides short-term financial benefits, it does not improve anything operationally in a plant. The reality is that most companies have already pushed such programs to their practical limits. So, what is left? The alternative approach is improving performance through operational excellence. This article will unpack this approach with examples of how producers have benefitted from it.