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Upgrade syngas production

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2010
Petrochemicals

Advancements of synthesis gas processes are key to improved GTL profitability

Update: Spent caustic treatment

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2010
Lummus Technology: De Haan, S.
Siemens Water Technologies: Howdeshell, M.  |  Maugans, C.
Petrochemicals

Better operating practices and prevention methods reduce problems in handling 'red oil'

Consider advanced multi-promoted catalysts to optimize reformers

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2009
Petrochemicals / Process Optimization / Refining / Engineering & Design

Improved catalyst systems strike a new balance to increase yields with greater selectivity for end-products

Maximize ethylene gain in acetylene removal units

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2009
Sud-Chemie Inc.: Blankenship, S.  |  Cooper, D. B.  |  Sun, M.  |  Urbancic, M. A.
Petrochemicals / Process Optimization / Catalysts / Polymers

New-generation catalysts and proper operating strategies offer improved selectivity and cycle length

Consider new feedstocks for dimethyl ether production

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2009
Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology: Ansari, S.
International Chemlast (Pct.) Ltd.: Ansari, S. K.
Petrochemicals

This methanol-based petrochemical has growing options within energy markets

Belgium

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2009 ACHEMA
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Yves Verschueren, Managing Director of essenscia, Belgian Federation for Chemistry and Life Sciences Industries, Brussels, Belgium     Comments? Write:editorial@HydrocarbonPro..

France

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2009 ACHEMA
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Daniel Marini, Director, Economic and International Affairs, Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC), Paris, France     Comments? Write:editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.comDespite..

Germany

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2009 ACHEMA
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Dr. Henrik Meincke, Chief Economist, Association of the German Chemical Industry (VCI), Frankfurt, Germany     Comments? Write:editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.comThe German ch..

United Kingdom

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2009 ACHEMA
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Alan Eastwood, Economic Advisor, Chemical Industries Association (CIA), London, UK     Comments? Write:editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.comThe United Kingdom (UK) is Europe's f..

Argentina

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2009 ACHEMA
Petrochemicals

Alfredo Friedlander, Consultant, Buenos Aires, Argentina     Comments? Write:editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.comDuring 2003–2007, the Argentinean gross domestic product (..