Environment
Consider new analysis for flares
Applying dynamic models in designing safety systems can reduce capital costs
HPI Viewpoint--Stretch in technology and gaps in process safety
Oil and gas are contributing enormously to the quality of our lives in the 21st century, just as they were throughout the 20th century. With the economies in the various parts of the world expanding s..
HPI Viewpoint--Better water management: A crucial and growing requirement
Water touches every industry and every sector, impacting lives, livelihoods, global industries and local economies. But the world is facing growing water scarcity challenges, both in developed and dev..
Consider switching to Internet protocol surveillance
Here’s a checklist to make the jump
EPA investigating BP Texas City refinery benzene release
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated an investigation of the British Petroleum (BP) plant in Texas City, Texas. By launching this effort under federal law, EPA brings another set of investigative procedures to help federal and state regulators review the incident.
Fine-tune processing heavy crudes in your facility
A better understanding of asphaltene stability in crude oils allows refiners to increase blending of ‘opportunity’ feedstocks
Bottomless refinery: Improve refinery economics
Integrating gasification process with residue upgrading can produce high-value multiproduct streams while decreasing total refinery emissions
Spiral-wound or kammprofile gaskets?
There appears to be a shift toward the latter, but the choice isn’t always clear. Here’s where best to apply each type.
Valve design reduces costs and increases safety for US refineries
The goals were achieved by using alloys with superior corrosion resistance
IEA says China overtakes the US to become world’s largest energy consumer
IEA calculations based on preliminary data show that China has now overtaken the United States to become the world's largest energy user. China's rise to the top ranking was faster than expected as it was much less affected by the global financial crisis than the United States.
- hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking 6/26
- TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland 6/26
- Vietnam says its refineries not yet affected by Middle East tensions 6/26
- PureFive™ resin advances toward qualification with Procter & Gamble brands 6/26
- Gulf Energy Information and CompareNetworks announce strategic media partnership to elevate pharma and lab content at ChemE Show 2026 6/26
- Update: Brazil raises biofuel levels, sees gasoline self-sufficiency 6/26
