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Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas (U.S.) to complete hydrotreater repairs in October

The 64,000-bpd residual hydrotreating unit (RHU) was shut by a June 14 fire on the unit.

Digital Exclusive: Mercaptan recombination in naphtha hydrotreating units: A startup challenge

This article presents a case study of a troubleshooting experience at two Saudi Aramco facilities, where a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify the root causes of the off-spec products. The investigation aimed to develop strategies to mitigate the effects of mercaptan recombination

Blue Water significantly reduces CO2 emissions by switching to HVO in port operations

Blue Water is taking a new step in its efforts to reduce the company's CO2 emissions by introducing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel as fuel for port activities in Esbjerg, Aarhus and Lindø, Denmark.

Marathon Galveston Bay refinery (U.S.) hydrotreater to remain shut until September

A fire-damaged hydrotreater at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay refinery in Texas (U.S.) will remain shut until September, sources familiar with plant operations said.

MAIRE awarded various EPC contracts, totaling $3.5 B

MAIRE announced that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT, KT-Kinetics Technology and NEXTCHEM and have been granted new awards for a total amount of approximately $3.5 billion for engineering and procurement and construction activities related to petrochemical and hydrotreating projects, as well as high value engineering services for a waste to chemical project.

Sensible diesel hydrotreating catalyst selection: An independent catalyst testing approach

Avantium: Pongboot, N.  |  Vilela, T.  |  Vrijburg, W.  |  Dokania, A.

This article presents a case study that illustrates how independent catalyst testing was utilized to identify the most effective diesel hydrotreating catalyst. 

CVR Energy says fire extinguished at Coffeyville, Kansas (U.S.) refinery

CVR Energy said a fire that broke out in the naphtha hydrotreater unit at a Coffeyville, Kansas refinery operated by a subsidiary has been extinguished.

Marathon restarts hydrotreater at Galveston Bay Refinery, Texas (U.S.)

On Friday, Marathon Petroleum Corp. began restarting the resid hydrotreater (RHU) at its 631,000-bpd Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas.

Hydrogen cyanide in amine systems

Mass transfer rate-based simulation has been used to study hydrogen cyanide ingress and accumulation in amine systems in unprecedented detail. In this article, the chemistry, prevention and possible mitigation using water washing arrangements and reflux purging are discussed quantitatively.

Akselos expands structural performance software offering for hydrotreaters

Akselos announced the expansion of its structural performance software offering for hydrotreaters in the refining and petrochemicals sector globally.