The Main Column

In this episode, Fabian Lambert, Technology Development Manager, Axens, discusses the main risks associated in developing new technologies, how demo units are utilized in scaling up new industrial technologies, and various approaches to innovation and risk management with industry partners.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Marybeth McBain and Shane Harvey, Ebara Elliott Energy, to discuss their organizations new testing facility (can test electrical equipment up to 100 MW), new ways turbomachinery can mitigate emissions from industrial operations and much more.

In this special episode, live from Emerson Exchange, Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Marcelo Carugo, Vice President of Industry Solution Consulting and Customer Success and Doug Cooper, Director, Product Management, both from Emerson, to discuss new digital pathways and solutions for monitoring corrosion in the global refining industry.

This episode explores the implementation of a bad actors program at Saudi Aramco's Yanbu NGL fractionation department, focusing on rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines and motors.

Part 2 of Hydrocarbon Processing's global refining analysis focuses on the Asia-Pacific region. This episode details major initiatives that are leading to additional capital expenditures for refining capacity additions, including the ability to satisfy domestic fuel demand, higher biofeedstock blending, increasing SAF production, the inclusion of petrochemical units in existing refining infrastructure and the grassroots construction of mega-integrated complexes, and much more.

On this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing speaks with Daniel Raj David, CEO, and Doug Stephens, Head of Sales, of Detect Technologies on how artificial intelligence is being used to stay ahead of emerging threats in the oil and gas industry, including managing safety fatigue, utilizing data for operational decision-making, and much more.

In this latest series, Hydrocarbon Processing will analyze the global refining industry. This first episode provides a breakdown of active projects globally, current capital spending on refining projects, and future distillation and secondary unit capacity additions.

In this episode, live from AFPM's Annual Meeting, Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Keith Couch, Senior Director, Business Development & Integrated Projects, Honeywell UOP, about the current and future state of the U.S. refining sector, projects emerging over the next few years, light naphtha production/exports and crude-to-chemicals technologies.

Hany Fouda, Senior Vice President, Process Automation, Schneider Electric, dives deep into industrial artificial intelligence (AI), including the state of the processing sector's adoption of AI, how the industry can accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, benefits/barriers to embracing digital transformation and the future of AI, among much more.

On this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing continues its discussion with Bruno Destour, Ethylene Licensing Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Technip Energies. In this episode, MR. Destour dives deep into Technip Energies' ethylene technologies, how traditional ethylene production be revamped or retrofitted to reduce carbon footprint, and a look at several ethylene projects currently in Technip Energies' pipeline.

Live from the Pumps and Valves show in Dortmund, Germany, this compilation features some of the latest fluid/gas flow technologies from companies such as Zwick, Distran and Leistritz.

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Rob Benedict, Vice President, Petrochemicals and Midstream, AFPM, about the most pressing issues facing the petrochemical industry, from the status of the UN negotiations for a Global Agreement on Plastic Pollution to the reauthorization of the Toxic Substance Control Act.

In this two-part series, Hydrocarbon Processing sits down with Bruno Destour, Ethylene Licensing Manager, Technip Energies, to discuss various aspects of ethylene production. Part 1 dives into Technip Energies' outlook on the global ethylene market, as well as ways that ethylene production can be done more efficiently and sustainably.

Continuing with Gulf Energy Information's Women in Leadership series, we welcome Carol Lloyd, Vice President, Planning and Stewardship, ExxonMobil. In this episode, Ms. Lloyd discusses various aspects of her respected career, including mentorship, building a professional network, increasing credibility and influence within an organization, and other aspects of being a leader in the energy industry.

On this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Ernie Miller, CEO, Verde Clean Fuels, to dive deep into the company's STG+ technology, which converts natural gas or biomass to gasoline.

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Director, Celanese, on a new project to capture carbon and utilize it to produce methanol at the company's JV facility in Texas (U.S.), Fairway Methanol.

In this episode, adapted from the Gulf Energy Information webcast, the editors of World Oil, Petroleum Economist, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Hydrogen Economist and Hydrocarbon Processing discuss how Trump's incoming administration will shape global energy markets and the effects of future policy and regulations. Key topics include regulatory changes, adjustments in subsidies and taxes, and potential impacts on the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors worldwide.

In this episode, Live from Valve World, Hydrocarbon Processing speaks with Siemens, Zwick Valves and Hoerbiger on some of their latest valve and actuator technologies.

In this episode, live from Valve World, Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Knut Riegel, Senior Sales Manager, Emerson, about their organization's new K-LOK Series 38 high-performance butterfly valve. Mr. Riegel dives into the valve's use in the global chemical industry, the need for its development and usage benefits.

In this episode, Andreas Teir, Head of Chemical Recycling, Neste, and Outi Teras, Lead Technology Commercialization, Neste, dive deep into advanced/chemical recycling of plastics, including challenges, advancements, the future of chemical recycling technologies and their work with modular plastic waste liquefaction plants.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Mario Tommaselli, Senior Vice President of Gas and Low Carbon Energies at Technip Energies. Mario discussed Technip's gas and low-carbon business line, which includes blue hydrogen, its offshore business that is related to LNG and much more.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing speaks with Amanda Martin, Global Communications Lead, Global Impact Coalition, to discuss how her organization is working with some of the largest petrochemical/chemical producers to reduce carbon emissions and facilitate circularity in the global petrochemicals sector.

In this episode, Michael Balakos, Technology Advisor, Styrene, Clariant, dives deep into styrene production, including its importance, how it is produced and challenges in production. Mr. Balakos also provides insight on how Clariant's ribbed-shaped catalyst optimizes performance and influences particle strength.

Hydrocarbon Processing met with Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer, AVEVA, at ADIPEC. In this episode, Mr. McGreevy details how digital technologies-such as generative AI, visualization and digital twins-can/are being used to decarbonize the energy sector and optimize oil, gas and energy value chains.

Leading up to the Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy, Gulf Energy Information sat down with Caroline Alting, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, Noble Corporation. In this episode, Ms. Alting discusses her career progression and the role of women in the oil and gas industry, including major inflection points of her career, advice for attracting and retaining female talent, advice for young women starting their career and much more.

In this episode, live from ADIPEC, Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Francois Laborie, Executive Vice President Strategic Projects, Cognite, to discuss how downstream operators can utilize data, artificial intelligence (AI), AI agents and other digital technologies to improve operational efficiencies, optimize production processes and energy efficiency, and much more. This includes benefits, challenges and the future of processing.

This special podcast, live at the AFPM Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, features Jenny Hebert, Vice President of Business Transformation, Ketjen. In this episode, Ms.Hebert speaks about the global catalyst market, the history of Ketjen and the company's current/future investments, as well as a look at future market growth.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Justin Hair, Key Account Manager, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, to discuss the global LNG industry, focusing on maintenance and the protection of facility assets against corrosion in various environments, ensuring longer service life.

In this episode of the Main Column, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Keven Dunphy, Vice President and General Manager at Emerson. They discuss Dunphy's role and Emerson's contributions to the hydrocarbon processing sector. The conversation delves into recent technological advancements that enhance efficiency and safety in hydrocarbon applications, the impact of fluctuating investments and renewable energy adoption on the industry, and strategies companies are employing to adapt. Additionally, they explore how operating companies are addressing environmental regulations and sustainability goals, and which sectors within the energy transition market are attracting investment. Dunphy shares insights on how Emerson and its partners are positioning themselves for future growth in this evolving landscape.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Yasmine McColl, Global Chemical Segment Leader, Schneider Electric, to discuss what refining and petrochemical companies are doing to decarbonize their operations. This episode dives deep into electrification, renewables, energy efficiency and other routes companies are taking to limit GHG emissions in refinery and plant operations.

Hydrocarbon Processing caught up with Nick Blackman and Rich Tereba, Application Engineers, Baker Hughes Downstream Chemicals at the AFPM Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nick and Rich provide the benefits of crude pre-treatment, how it can maximize the value of plant assets and success stories.

This episode, live at the AFPM Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana (U.S.), features Barbara Slettenhaar, Global Business Director-Clean Fuel Technologies, Ketjen. Ms. Slettenhaar provides details on Ketjen's advancing catalysts technologies for hydroprocessing, as well as the evolution and future of the organization's catalysts offerings.

We spoke with Jay Hunt, Global Business Development Manager, Valmet, on the latest AI technology for valve predictive maintenance, including the evolution and benefits of this technology.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Andrie Prasetyo, Polypropylene Process Engineer, Pertamina, at the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference. Andrie discussed his presentation on the organization's Breezon R1270, and how it has helped optimize operations at Pertamina's plants in Indonesia.

In this episode, Siemens Energy's Stefan Diezinger explains the growing role of electrification in the industrial world. Learn about the benefits of converting mechanical systems to electric drives, how this change supports decarbonization efforts, and what challenges companies face in implementing these technologies.

In this episode, we spoke to Burkhardt Compression about compressor solutions and services, Leistritz about multi-phase compressors and Atlas Copco about their CPC pumps.

In this episode, we sit down with Aerzen, Burckhardt Compression and Ebara Elliott Energy to discuss oil-free and oil-flooded compressors, piston reciprocating compressors, non-contact sealing mechanisms that enable a gas to seal itself, transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen, and much more.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Gertjan van der Ven, Vice President, Global Project Pursuit, Emerson Automation Solutions, on challenges facing capital project construction, including timeline and cost pressures, supply chain constraints, the need to make projects more sustainable, and much more.

Compression is used in nearly all industries around the world, including in natural gas processing and LNG. In this episode, Gas Processing & LNG spoke with Klaus Brun, Global Director of Research & Development, Ebara Elliott Energy, on the latest advancements in refrigeration compression, choosing the right turbomachinery equipment for specific LNG applications, and how the process of engineering and designing compressors have advanced over the last decade.

The demand for low-carbon ammonia is projected to triple in the coming decades, driven by its pivotal role in decarbonizing sectors such as agriculture, power generation, and heavy industry. In this episode, Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey (JM) will discuss blue ammonia's role in decarbonization, autothermal and gas heated reforming and future projects and innovations JM is working on in the realm of low-carbon technologies.

Hydrocarbon Processing caught up with John Thayer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for Nova Chemicals. In this episode, Mr. Thayer discusses Nova Chemicals current and future plans in building a circular economy, including the development of new plastics recycling centers and how chemical facilities can decarbonize their operations.

Join Jim Watkins as he talks with Stephen Toups, CEO of Turner Industries, about the evolving role of AI in construction. Recorded during the ECC PerspECCtives Conference, Stephen offers a candid look at how Turner is preparing for the future by harnessing technology and data.

In this episode, we sit down with Klaus Brun, global director of R&D at Ebara Elliott Energy, to explore the significant changes underway in the energy industry. Klaus discusses the company's recent rebranding and its shift towards developing innovative turbomachinery tailored for the evolving demands of hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in optimizing compressors, expanders, and pumps for both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Join us for an insightful conversation on the future of energy and the critical role of customized machinery in driving efficiency and sustainability.

Join us for part 3 of our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries.

Join us for part 2 of our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries.

Join us in this episode of "The Main Column" as we welcome Andri Orphanides, director of individual certification programs at the American Petroleum Institute (API). Andri discusses API's Individual Certification Programs (ICP), highlighting their significance, the differences between certifications and training certificates and what sets API's credentials apart in the oil and gas industry. Learn how the ICP is evolving to meet industry demands, including adapting to new technologies and addressing the knowledge gap as experienced professionals retire.

In this episode of the Main Column Podcast, host Lee Nichols talks with Julie Cranga, Vice President of Market Decarbonization Solutions at Technip Energies. They discuss the advancements and trends in the global Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market, the technologies utilized, and the challenges faced by the industry. Julie highlights Technip Energies' initiatives and projects in the CCUS space, emphasizing the company's leadership in engineering and technology for energy transition. The episode sheds light on CCUS's critical role in achieving net-zero targets and the importance of political and financial support for its scalability.

In this episode of Hydrocarbon Processing's The Main Column, Lee Nichols is joined by Tiffany Barnes, senior offering manager at Honeywell, at the Honeywell Customer Experience Center. Tiffany shares insights into the challenges faced by the industry, particularly in plant lab systems, and how Honeywell's Digital Prime addresses these issues. Learn how digital twins, proactive maintenance, and seamless integration can significantly enhance plant uptime, safety, and overall operational efficiency.

In this episode of Hydrocarbon Processing's Main Column Podcast, host Lee Nichols is joined by Gunther Kracker, Head of Product Management and Cost Estimation at Linde Engineering. They discuss Linde's innovative EDHOX technology, a novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid. Gunther shares insights into the sustainable and economic benefits of EDHOX, its potential applications, and the future of this technology in the petrochemical industry. The episode also references a technical article published in the March 2024 issue of Hydrocarbon Processing and offers resources for further information.March 2024 Article: A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid (hydrocarbonprocessing.com)Contact Dr. Gunther Kracker: gunther.kracker@linde.com00:00 Introduction to The Main Column Podcast00:24 Welcoming Our Special Guest: Gunther Kracker01:41 Overview of Linde Engineering04:17 Sustainable Technology Solutions07:09 Introduction to EDHOX Technology09:42 Key Features and Benefits of EDHOX15:52 Economic Advantages of EDHOX18:20 Target Audience and Market for EDHOX22:05 Commercial Readiness and Future Steps27:39 Conclusion and Further Information

Join us for the first part in our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries. In this episode, we feature interviews with top industry leaders who share their insights on the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of engineering, chemicals, and biotechnology. Discover groundbreaking technologies, hear expert opinions, and gain a deeper understanding of where the industry is headed.

Join us from ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, as host Mike Rhodes interviews Gho Shwu Tyng, global product manager for packing at Sulzer, about their latest innovation in structured packing. Learn how the MellaPakEvo enhances efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and optimizes column performance.