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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 StyroMax™ catalyst optimizes performance, lowers pressure drop and reduces steam consumption.

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, a...

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, ch...

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 renewab...

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 eng...

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...

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 opti...

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...