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Kent joins FEED delivery team for Project Union East Coast (UK)

Kent announced its support to the front-end engineering design (FEED) delivery team for Project Union East Coast, a landmark initiative by National Gas to create a core-hydrogen network across Great Britain.

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.

Dangote appoints ex-Shell executive to lead refinery amid expansion drive

Nigeria’s Dangote Group has appointed David Bird, a former Shell executive and ex-CEO of 0Q8 refinery in Oman, as chief executive of its refinery and petrochemical division, as it accelerates its pan-African growth strategy.

Indonesia, Taikun Petrochemical affirm commitment for $5.95 billion project

Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Taikun Petrochemical to affirm a commitment to invest $5.95 B to build a petrochemical production facility in North Kalimantan, the economic ministry said.

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. 

Making green refineries greener through innovative H₂S recycling

Fluor Daniel India: Chaudhuri, D.  |  A. Dasgupta

This article details a process that ensures efficient gas treatment, compliance with environmental standards, and the optimal use of chemicals and resources. 

RFCCU revamp to improve main fractionator gascon column performance and minimize propylene losses to refinery offgas

ADNOC Refining: V. Rajaretnam  |  V. S. Thamizhan  |  A. M. Al-Suwaidi
Sulzer Italy SrL: G. Mosca
Sulzer India Pvt. Ltd.: U. Bhagwat
Sulzer Chemtech Middle East W.L.L.: Kale, V.

This article will discuss the critical parameters that could potentially affect the performance of a residue fluid catalytic cracking plant’s main fractionator and gas concentration (gascon) section columns. It will also elaborate on how the systematic troubleshooting methodology helped to solve the problems and improve column performance. 

Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes

Burns & McDonnell: O'Mara, T.  |  Ploetz, C.

By aligning the right skills and employing best practices for knowledge transfer and project risk assessment, a project development team can anticipate common issues, find fatal flaws quickly and generate vital insights as early as possible, leading to a successful project. 

China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemicals to invest > $16 B to incorporate petrochemicals production at Yantai refinery

China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemical plans to invest $117.86 billion yuan ($16.42 billion) to produce chemicals at its refinery complex in Yantai, according to a government notice detailing the provisional plan.