Middle East
Saudi Aramco launches first direct air capture test unit
Saudi oil giant Aramco has launched a pilot direct air capture (DAC) unit able to remove 12 tpy of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
Digital Exclusive: The implementation and automation of an alarm management system in a complex control environment at KNPC’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery
With the recent advancements in technology and availability of control support applications, the role of an alarm management system (ALMS) has taken a center stage to fulfill the requirements of safe and enhanced operations. This article details how refinery personnel implemented an ALMS at KNPC's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, especially with the facility's complex control rooms and multiple distributed control systems.
Russian diesel continues to flow to Syria on U.S.-sanctioned tankers
A second tanker under U.S. sanctions is moored near the Syrian port of Banias and may deliver a diesel cargo from Russia, data shows, as Moscow and Damascus strengthen ties.
Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes its first UAE bio-bunker supply operation
Vopak, a global independent energy storage operator, said on Tuesday that its joint-venture terminal in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, supplied its first bio-bunker fuel to a ship, part of its move to supply cleaner fuels as the shipping sector decarbonizes.
ADNOC eyes international listing of XRG
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering listing its international investment arm XRG on an exchange outside of the United Arab Emirates, potentially creating one of the largest listed energy companies globally.
Nextchem awarded engineering/technology services contract from SATORP (Saudi Arabia)
MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has been awarded a three-year contract by SATORP – a JV between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies – to provide engineering and technology services related to the sulfur recovery complex of SATORP’s refinery in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Strategies to resolve process variability via regulatory process control
This article discusses strategies to address process instability for effective process control.
Optimize process design and commercialize newly developed processes through close collaboration between licensor and client
This case study follows the installation of new sulfur recovery units in Kuwait by Kuwait Oil Co. This article highlights key aspects of collaboration and technological advancement in process design development and project execution between the operator and licensor to the benefit of both parties.
Gas turbine maintenance and inspection model enhancement
Improving asset performance is a major concern throughout industry and is associated with maintenance costs, experience, machine/equipment age, and operational and environmental conditions. This article will focus on improving the reliability and availability of a plant gas turbine by applying best maintenance practices, operational enhancements and performance monitoring. Moreover, an inclusive maintenance and inspection model is proposed compared with the current common model.
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