Environment & Safety
Petrobras confirms explosion at Texas refinery as worker suffers burns
The explosion caused extensive damage to a 35,000 bpd light cycle oil hydrotreater, also called a hydrogen desulfurization unit, which uses hydrogen to convert the oil into diesel and remove sulfur.
Dow Chemical ships reverse osmosis elements from new Jubail plant
A first of its kind built outside the United States, the new reverse osmosis (RO) production facility came on-stream in December 2015 to better serve the local Saudi Arabian market.
Improved corrosion prevention with acid-aided regeneration technology
Enhancing regeneration in amine treating systems has proven beneficial in many applications by improving operations and relieving design limitations via reduced steamrates and/or improved treating performance.
Meet EPA Tier 3 clean fuel regulations through improved blending processes
This article will examine the impact of Tier 3 regulations on gasoline blending at refineries and terminals, and illustrate options that can contribute to compliance while keeping costs under control.
Editorial Comment: Corrosion prevention is a necessary cost
Corrosion is a major maintenance and reliability concern because it has the potential to impact not only plant operations and costs, but also the environment and worker health and safety.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 89: Cracking of welds due to weld fatigue
Pressure vessels, piping and fabricated structures adhering to recognized welding codes rarely fail in static loading, unless they are damaged or severely overloaded.
Pemex worker dies from petrochemical plant fire
In a statement, Pemex said Jaime Cisneros was badly burned by the fire, which took place in the incinerator area of Petroquimica Mexicana de Vinilo (PMV) in the Gulf state of Veracruz.
Syrian refinery takes hit as US leads new strikes against Islamic State
Near al-Hawl, five of the strikes hit two tactical units and destroyed seven buildings and a fighting position, while near Albu Kamal, two strikes hit a gas and oil separation plant and a refinery.
China seeks urban ban on high-sulfur diesel sales
The tighter fuel standards are an attempt to tackle air pollution. Emissions from automobiles, especially from diesel-burning trucks, are one of the main contributors to the choking smog in China.
Honeywell adds cyber security solutions partner
Honeywell's cyber business is now offering the Palo Alto Networks next-generation security platform to industrial customers. The collaboration enables customers to better prevent cyberattacks.
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- BASF adds ISCC EU certification to certified biomass-balanced methanol portfolio 11/19
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- Borouge to supply advanced polyolefin solutions for next-generation vehicles 11/18
