Refining
Making green refineries greener through innovative H₂S recycling
This article details a process that ensures efficient gas treatment, compliance with environmental standards, and the optimal use of chemicals and resources.
RFCCU revamp to improve main fractionator gascon column performance and minimize propylene losses to refinery offgas
This article will discuss the critical parameters that could potentially affect the performance of a residue fluid catalytic cracking plant’s main fractionator and gas concentration (gascon) section columns. It will also elaborate on how the systematic troubleshooting methodology helped to solve the problems and improve column performance.
Case study: Why did the tube sheet of the waste heat boiler deform?
This article analyzes the causes of a 19-mm protrusion of the tube sheet and the tube joint leaks that occurred within a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) waste heat boiler (WHB).
Can double disc isolation valve technology shorten FCCU turnarounds?
Double disc isolation valve technology could hold the key to optimizing dangerous fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) maintenance and repair processes at refineries. This article explores the key considerations behind refinery turnarounds and how they can be made safer and more efficient.
Transition pieces for dissimilar material pipes in high-temperature applications: Solutions for the process industry
Transition pieces, designed to bridge the gap between such dissimilar materials, are crucial to ensure system integrity and performance in these demanding environments. In this article, the authors explore a few transition piece usage situations and attempt to elucidate the challenges and approaches adopted.
HF Sinclair (U.S.) beats profit estimates as refining margins soar
Top U.S. refiners are posting improved results in 2Q, rebounding from 1Q losses as stronger-than-expected diesel margins lift earnings.
Canada's Cenovus says U.S. refinery outlook improving, cuts 2025 production forecast
The Calgary, Alberta-based company has struggled recently with underperformance from its U.S. refineries.
Pengerang Terminals to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products
Pengerang Terminals has signed a terminal usage agreement with Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd (PBSB), paving the way for PT2SB to provide storage and handling facilities for PBSB’s feedstocks and products.
Indian state refiners pause Russian oil purchases
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude, a vital revenue earner for Russia as it wages war in Ukraine for a fourth year.
PBF Energy partially restarts Martinez (U.S.) refinery, posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss
The refinery has begun producing limited quantities of gasoline, jet fuel and intermediates. PBF Energy expects total throughput during the period of limited operations to be in the range of 85,000 bpd–105,000 bpd.
- Asian gasoline margin spikes to highest since August 2023 11/14
- Lukoil-Moldova grants free use of airport fuel terminal to government amid U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Croatia rejects Russian vacuum gasoil cargo after U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Bulgaria wins UK sanctions reprieve on refinery, petrol stations 11/14
- China's Sinochem shuts one crude unit at Quanzhou after fire 11/14
- Enbridge approves $1.4-B project to boost Canadian oil flows to U.S. refiners 11/14
