Hoffman, G.
Gerald O. Hoffman II is the Global Desalting Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Baker Hughes. His expertise in desalting, refining and midstream provides broad-based experience in separations technology. His past roles include various sales and sales management positions. He also worked in technical management for more than 15 years prior to becoming a desalting SME. Mr. Hoffman has 36 years of industry experience, and holds two patents in the solids removal area. He received his BS degree from the University of Louisiana in 1981 and an MBA from the University of Houston in 1985.
Expand crude diet flexibility through comprehensive oil management
One of the primary means for refiners to boost profitability is to improve crude diet flexibility. Many refiners are challenged with increasing their margins while the quality of the global crude oil supply declines.
Manage the impacts of high-solids crude oil more effectively
Solids in crude oils present refiners with many challenges. Processing higher-solids-content crude oils increases the need for the management of such solids even more. The Canadian Association of Petr..
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