The Main Column

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 t...

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 sea...

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 ED...

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...

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.

Join us as Shawn Evans from Sherwin-Williams dives into the critical issue of corrosion under insulation (CUI). This episode highlights the innovative Heat-Flex CUI-mitigation portfolio, showcasing how these advanced coatings provide superior protection for industrial assets. Learn how these advanced coatings are engineered to combat CUI and provide long-lasting protection for industrial facilitie...

Dan Huben, Director of Project Engineering, Evonik, sat down with Hydrocarbon Processing to discuss the challenges in the global engineering and construction sector, possible solutions and the benefit of industry events, such as the ECC Annual, to exchange ideas on optimizing efficiencies.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Shana Bortka, bp, to discuss the benefits ECC's Future Leaders program can offer professionals in the refining and petrochemical industries' engineering and construction sectors. https://web.cvent.com/event/e383f012-d3fc-4ad7-b31e-e94f464db1b8/summary

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Dr. Nina Schwalb, Vice President and Head of Aspentech DataWorks at Aspentech's OPTIMIZE event. Dr. Schwalb discussed the challenges companies are experiencing with data silos, ways the refining and petrochemical industries are building a strong data foundation, and advice for organizations setting out on its digital journey.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Houston Haymon, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, PSC Group. Houston shares insights on their logistical operations within the hydrocarbon industry, illustrating how PSC facilitates the intricate movement of raw materials and finished products, ensuring operational excellence and sustainability.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Ben Beberness, Vice President, Industry Business Unit GM, Aspentech at Aspentech's OPIMIZE event. Mr. Beberness provided his insights on the challenges the refining and petrochemical industries are having on balancing energy security, affordability and sustainability, and how digital solutions are aiding in this endeavor.

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Don Busiek, Senior Vice President, APM GM, Aspentech at Aspentech's OPIMIZE event. The discussion focused on how asset performance management (APM) can and is helping refiners and petrochemical producers' operations and maintenance teams optimize their daily activities, as well as where APM is likely to progress in the near future.

From the AFPM Annual Meeting, this episode features William E. (Bill) Preston discussing KP Engineering's adaptation to the renewable energy boom. Insights include trends in renewable diesel and green methanol, client dynamics in these markets, and the evolving engineering landscape.

In this special edition of Hydrocarbon Processing's podcast series, recorded live at the AFPM annual meeting, host Mike Rhodes and Honeywell UOP's Keith Couch explore developments in the hydrogen and petrochemical sectors. They discuss the potential of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) and the economic and technical benefits driving their adoption, particularly in Japan. The episode also tou...

In this episode, Mike Rhodes sits down with Daniel David and Teddy Huerta of Detect Technologies at the AFPM Annual Meeting where they unpack how Detect's AI innovations are specifically designed to tackle industrial safety challenges, turning data into actionable insights for risk mitigation. From vision-based intelligence to impactful customer stories, this discussion highlights the tangible ben...

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Luis Cirihal, President Refining Technologies, W. R. Grace, to discuss FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions that are evolving the global hydrocarbon processing industries.

This episode of The Main Column addresses the vital role of preventive maintenance optimization in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Highlighting the inefficacies of routine checks that don't yield actionable insights, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive process safety information and strategic maintenance revisions for equipment and system reliability. Listeners will learn about the...

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of digital technology in specialty chemical production. Delve into the critical role of smart devices, data analytics, and cloud solutions in enhancing operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and safety across the chemical industry. Discover how advanced fluid control, pneumatic solutions, and real-time data analytics are driving improve...

In this episode of The Main Column, we delve into the critical necessity of implementing industrial cybersecurity programs within the oil and gas sector. Amidst a surge of unprecedented cyberattacks, we explore six compelling reasons why oil and gas organizations must fortify their defenses against evolving threats.

In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of optimizing combustion processes for enhanced safety and efficiency across various industries. Discover the pivotal role of flue gas measurements, including excess oxygen, combustibles, and methane/hydrocarbon detection, in achieving operational excellence. Learn how these parameters, when accurately monitored and controlled, lead to significan...

Planned shutdowns (SDs) are critical events that can significantly impact production and expenditures. Poor planning and preparation can directly affect the success of any SD, making attention to detail imperative. Over the past few decades, the management of SDs has evolved appreciably, with some organizations establishing comprehensive SD management systems and stringent processes, while others...

While striving to remain profitable against market uncertainties, the chemical industry must comply with environmental regulations and handle the pressure to address plastics circularity. Consequently, the chemical industry is pursuing new business models to address these challenges. This podcast examines how net-zero policies are effecting the chemical industry, and how chemical companies are evo...

As countries around the world seek to limit carbon emissions, sustainable fuels will play an important role. However, fundamentals of the sustainable fuels market are complex and traders should seek to understand which markets will increase in liquidity, which arbitrage plays to explore across products, which storage hubs to invest in, and which offtakes to secure to gain access of supply. This po...

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Jan Shumate, Director, Worldwide Engineering and Construction Solutions, Eastman Chemical, and Kyle Lednicky, Vice President, Business Development, Arion, to discuss the many challenges facing the global engineering and construction sector, and how the Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association is helping owners and project developers find solut...

Today’s alternative fuel projects evaluate their greenhouse gas emissions reduction by determining a carbon intensity (CI) score—the lower the CI score, the better. When all factors are considered, how much does manufacturing and consumption of an alternatively sourced transportation fuel represent a lower CI score vs. conventionally produced crude oil? This podcast will examine some of today’s op...