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Maximize LNG carrier efficiency through integrated optimization

Eniram: Guillemin, P.

Officers and engineers aboard an LNG carrier are busy. They require real-time, user-friendly data derived from the vessel’s systems, as well as accurate individual metrics.

HP Global: The reshaping of Latin America’s petrochemical industry

IHS Markit: Quijada, R.

Latin American economies continue to grow. Fig. 1 shows the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates from 2010 through 2018 for this region. Brazil accounts for 35% of the total GDP growth. For the p..

HP Petrochemicals: Major US players turn focus to propane dehydrogenation

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: DuBose, Ben

As of today, seven projects have been proposed in the field of propane dehydrogenation (PDH), which can convert propane into propylene as well as the byproduct hydrogen.

HP Gas Processing: Eastern nations look to LNG for energy, environmental solutions

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

China and India are growing increasingly energy-hungry as their populations and transport infrastructures expand. At the same time, the two countries are seeking to reduce air pollution levels. In response, China and India are eyeing greater LNG imports and deeper emissions cuts.

HP Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

Global energy markets are reaching a new equilibrium, according to Wood Mackenzie analysts. As demand shifts to the East, it will expand to extraordinary proportions. However, the world finds itself i..

HP Gas Processing: Asian gas market seeks new pricing, infrastructure expansion: Part 2

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

The first panel session of Gastech 2014 examined gas pricing, infrastructure requirements and market evolution, from a demand-side perspective.

HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: US methanol—the resurgence of an industry

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The latest resurgence of the US petrochemical industry is reflected in the planned construction of new ethylene and methanol (MeOH) capacities throughout the country.

HP News

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

Chemical companies honored with energy efficiency awardsThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. The ACC present..

HP Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

The total liquid supply growth by non-OPEC countries continues to rise and is estimated to reach 54 million bpd (MMbpd) in 2014. Increasing crude oil supplies from North America are contributing to sh..

China: The next shale gas boom

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

The shale gas boom has largely been associated with North America. The luck of this region regarding shale gas is the result of 20 years of hard R&D efforts by Texas oilman George P. Mitchell and the ..