Insulating project ROI – Why proven insulation solutions matter now more than ever
Aspen Aerogels’ Pyrogel® and Cryogel® insulation systems improve project ROI by simplifying design, accelerating construction, reducing downtime and maintenance, improving yields, and delivering long-term thermal, safety, and reliability performance. As the world faces an increasing global demand for energy, the need for industrial projects to be built faster, produce more, reduce energy consumption, be safer, […]
Insulation for Cryogenic and LNG Systems
Cryogel® Z and Kaefer Energy’s DPRS enable online insulation remediation, helping LNG facilities manage moisture, prevent ice formation, maintain thermal performance, and avoid costly process shutdowns. It is important to consider both moisture and thermal management in cold application designs, like Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facilities. Water vapor in ambient air is drawn to surfaces […]
Southeast Asia’s Energy Resilience Test: Lessons from the 2026 Crude Supply Shock
The 2026 crude supply shock exposed significant vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia’s energy supply chain. The experience is also pushing refiners and governments to develop greater flexibility that could strengthen the region’s response to future disruptions. Key takeaways Southeast Asia’s dependence on Middle Eastern crude left regional refiners exposed to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. […]
Real-Time Scope Optimization and Analytics, Directly from the Desktop
Executive summary: STO-Bench enables refinery teams to benchmark turnaround scope, direct field labor, cost, and schedule in real time. The tool supports more objective scope decisions, faster scenario evaluation, and more competitive STO outcomes by combining industry data, analytics, and AP-Networks’ proprietary benchmarking methodology. Background Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages (STOs) are major planned events within […]
hte Paper: Hydrotreating Bechmarking
From catalyst estimates to confident changeout decisions Selecting a catalyst system is one of the most consequential decisions in a hydroprocessing cycle. Vendor proposals, kinetic models, and performance guarantees provide indispensable guidance, but each supplier applies proprietary assumptions and modelling approaches. As a result, paper-based comparisons may not provide a fully consistent view of how […]
CTP TURNS 100: Marking a century of trusted service, technical excellence, and innovation in thermal efficiency restoration, complemented by innovative mobile wastewater treatment services for industrial sustainability.
A Century of Synergy: How CTP environment Has Transformed Industrial Services for 100 Years As the global energy sector focuses on balancing operational performance with environmental responsibility, CTP Environment celebrates a century of helping industry achieve both objectives. Founded in France in 1926 as Compagnie Technique des Pétroles (CTP), the company has evolved from its roots in heavy industry into a […]
Indorama Ventures Advances Circularity Through PETValue Philippines’ “Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership” with Republic Cement
PETValue Philippines, an Indorama Ventures recycling facility and a joint venture with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), located in Cavite, Philippines. Bangkok, Thailand – 24 July 2026 – Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is advancing the circular economy through a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, […]
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia’s SAF Ecosystem
Forth from the left: Denon Prawiraatmadja, Chairman, Indonesia National Air Carriers Associations (INACA); Simon Aloysius Mantiri, PT Pertamina (Persero) President Director; Indra Duvinendoore, Managing Director, Boeing Indonesia; and Odo R.M. Manuhutu, Deputy Minister for Connectivity Coordination, Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development at the signing ceremony. Jakarta, Indonesia, July 8, 2026 – PT Pertamina (Persero) […]
The Flexible Refinery: How Asia’s Refiners Are Adapting To More Volatile Markets While Protecting Margin
The Flexible Refinery How Asia’s Refiners Are Adapting To More Volatile Markets While Protecting Margin The refining industry is entering a new era of uncertainty. Volatile crude markets, evolving product demand, rising energy costs, sustainability requirements and shifting geopolitical dynamics are creating unprecedented challenges for refiners across Asia. The traditional advantages of scale, location and […]
The Efficient Refinery: How Asia’s Refinery and Petrochemical Producers Are Reducing Costs While Improving Performance
The Efficient Refinery How Asia’s Refinery and Petrochemical Producers Are Reducing Costs While Improving Performance In today’s downstream industry, energy efficiency is no longer just an operational objective, it is a crucial business strategy. The Efficient Refinery reveals how leading downstream operators are identifying these hidden inefficiencies, implementing smarter optimisation strategies and leveraging digital technologies […]