Engineering & Design
Large-scale advanced pyrolysis technology development: A proven route to chemical recycling and steam cracker integration
This article highlights the key advancements in developing the author’s company’s advanced pyrolysis technology, focusing on improvements in scale-up, heating efficiency, process optimization and product recovery.
Improve sour water stripper unit performance via feed sour water preconditioning
Sour water stripper (SWS) units in refinery operations are often exposed to several challenges, such as corrosion, low efficiency, decreased capacity, solids fouling and equipment plugging. This article explores some of those challenges.
Case study: Reduce failure in critical motor applications
This article provides a case study on methods how premature failure in new motors can be substantially reduced, thereby improving their longevity and reinforcing their operational durability in industrial environments.
Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry
This article provides 10 key areas in which AI can improve project delivery during project planning.
Optimize plant design in the hydrocarbon processing industry with advanced CAD tools
This article will explore the evolution of computer-aided design technology, its advantages and uses throughout the hydrocarbon processing industry.
Innovations
These are the latest innovations that are optimizing refining and petrochemicals operations.
hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking
hte and JGC have collaborated on innovative technologies for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The goal of this contract research project conducted at hte’s laboratories was to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking.
TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland
Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland OY have established a joint company LUOTO ENERGIA OY that will develop a large-scale project in Finland. The project aims to produce electric natural gas, a green synthetic gas generated from renewable hydrogen and CO2.
Gulf Energy Information and CompareNetworks announce strategic media partnership to elevate pharma and lab content at ChemE Show 2026
Gulf Energy Information, a global leader in B2B media, data, and events for the process industries, announced a strategic media partnership with CompareNetworks, a premier media and technology company serving the life science, applied science, engineering sectors.
Borouge to develop AI-powered autonomous UAE operations to accelerate growth and value creation
The collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation, establishing a new standard for the future of AI in petrochemicals.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
