ADNOC Signs Heads of Agreement with IndianOil for Ruwais LNG Project
15-year LNG agreement for 1 mmtpa reinforces ADNOC’s position as a reliable global natural gas provider IndianOil is set to become ADNOC’s biggest LNG customer from 2029, with a total offtake of 2.2 mmtpa ADNOC announced today the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement (LNG agreement) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IndianOil), India’s largest […]
SABIC Opens Multi- Million-dollar ULTEM™ Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Growing Demand in Asia-Pacific
SABIC, a global diversified chemicals company, today announced the official launch of its new US$170 (S$220) million ULTEM™ resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking the company’s first advanced specialty chemical manufacturing facility in the region producing the high-performance thermoplastic, ULTEM™ resin. The new facility is a strategic move to support SABIC’s goal of increasing global […]
Predictive Analytics and IoT for Pumps
In response to the need for improved efficiency and reliability in petrochemical industry, Flowserve developed RedRaven, an IoT-cloud based digital solution for condition monitoring and predictive analytics of rotating equipment. RedRaven employs a three-step methodology: 1. The Predict phase utilizes advanced algorithms and data analysis to identify potential failures. 2. The Act phase facilitates informed […]
Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia 2024 Highlights Sustainable Solutions and Celebrates Key Individuals and Organisations
Last week, a strong turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators marked the 17th Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, and the inaugural Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia. The event was a resounding success, with engaging discussions and the development of promising strategies to drive sustainable growth in the region’s petrochemical and refining industries. […]
Interview with Debjit Chandra, Global Technical Service Manager for Dorf Ketal
How does Dorf Ketal differentiate itself from other specialty chemical suppliers in the industry? Refineries use specialty chemicals to improve the process efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the refining process. The specialty chemicals industry is highly competitive with global companies that dominate the market. Dorf Ketal is the newest entrant. The economic benefit of specialty […]
HyIS-one Selects Emerson as Automation Partner for Korea’s Largest Hydrogen Refueling Station for Commercial Vehicles
Automation leader will supply advanced technologies to expand Korea’s domestic hydrogen base and build more sustainable transportation infrastructure Global automation and software leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will provide its advanced technologies and hydrogen expertise to HyIS-one’s new hydrogen refueling station and storage facility in Busan, South Korea – the largest hydrogen refueling infrastructure for commercial […]
Decarbonize FCCU Catalytically
Written by: Gowri Shankar Jayabalan, Technical Services Consultant, Ketjen Singapore Pte Ltd Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), a key conversion unit, is a significant contributor to the overall margin of any refinery. FCCUs are highly profitable carbon rejection machines. For a given feed and catalyst system, the higher the conversion, the higher carbon rejection and […]
How Natural Gas Accelerates the Path to Hydrogen
There is no single path to decarbonization, and the familiar phrase “energy transition” recognizes that progress is found one step at a time. To meet increasing demand for greenhouse gas reduction, companies are looking to adopt climate-friendly hydrogen as a flexible, infinitely renewable energy source. Hydrogen is gaining momentum due to the high degree of flexibility of […]
A guide to industrial AI and digital transformation
Written by: Jonas Berge, Senior Director of Applied Technology, Emerson The scope of automation in refineries, petrochemical complexes, and other plants today is much broader than just core process control. Now it includes improving safety, sustainability and reliability – over and above production – as plants must achieve operational excellence, without increasing their workforces. The […]
Case Study: Material transition to aerogel insulation leads to energy efficiency and improved thermal management
Introduction Historically, insulation was considered less critical compared to other equipment in an oil and gas plant. In the recent decade, that traditional mindset is fast changing, as facility operators who persistently use conventional insulation materials are witnessing rampant corrosion and rising annual energy demand affecting the operational efficiency of their assets. On the other […]
