Asia/Pacific
Industry Perspectives
As mentioned in the editorial comment of the October issue of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the nominees for the 2018 Top Project awards are out.
Refining—The evolving base oil industry: The Group 1 shift
In April, ExxonMobil launched its 2018 Basestocks Industry Pulse Report. Supported by survey responses from 300 base oil decision makers around the world, the report reveals their own perspectives into the key market trends and industry drivers in the base oils business.
Bringing Industry 4.0 to the terminal
The oil and gas industry is no stranger to the power of Industry 4.0 solutions that aggregate sensor and planning/forecasting data into a single shared view, as well as deliver valuable analytics and real-time alerting capabilities.
Revamp results for CCR catalytic reforming unit with atmospheric regenerator
The reformate market is changing.
Global Project Data
According to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>’s Construction Boxscore Database, more than 320 new projects have been announced in the downstream processing industry over the past year.
Viewpoint: Reducing the sulfur shadow— Who pays the price?
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) 2020 regulation has been described as the most disruptive change to impact the oil industry in the past 30 yr.
Editorial Comment: HP Top Projects awards are back!
It’s that time again! <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has announced the nominees for its annual Top Project awards.
Amine pumps upgraded for improved operations and reliability
A gas processing plant in Malaysia eliminated a source of expensive failures in its acid gas removal unit (AGRU).
Integrating fire and gas safety with process control systems: Why, what and how
If a fire, smoke or gas leak is detected in a hydrocarbon processing facility, prescriptive actions must be taken by the fire and gas (F&G) safety system, as well as by the process control system (PCS), to mitigate and control the hazard.
Business Trends: Understanding the viewpoints that shape the ever-evolving base oil landscape
In April, ExxonMobil launched its <i>2018 Basestocks Industry Pulse Report.</i>
- AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in Pipavav, India 6/20
- Chevron seeks buyers for 50% stake in Singapore refinery 6/20
- Asian refiners seek more Mideast oil after spot premiums jump on Israel-Iran conflict 6/20
- Mexican authorities discover clandestine mini-refinery in crackdown of illegal hydrocarbon trade 6/20
- Italy's Eni eyes new unit to manage oil refineries 6/20
- Inatech's Techoil implemented by Flint Hills Resources for a modern, integrated future 6/20
