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September 19, 2024 Live at Gastech: Ammonia unplugged: The future of low-carbon solutions
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.
22 min
September 13, 2024 The circular economy: A discussion on plastics recycling with John Thayer of Nova Chemicals
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.
17 min
August 30, 2024 How AI Is revolutionizing industrial services at Turner Industries
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.
18 min
August 29, 2024 Turbomachinery innovation driving energy industry changes
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.
21 min
August 20, 2024 ACHEMA 2024 highlights: conversations with industry professionals - part 3
Join us for part 3 of our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries.
26 min
August 15, 2024 ACHEMA 2024 highlights: conversations with industry professionals - part 2
Join us for part 2 of our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries.
27 min
July 18, 2024 Inside API's Individual Certification Programs with Andri Orphanides
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.
17 min
July 11, 2024 Innovations in carbon capture: an interview with Technip’s vice president of market decarbonization solutions
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.
16 min
July 09, 2024 Boosting operational confidence with Honeywell Digital Prime
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.
22 min
July 05, 2024 Innovative solutions in ethylene production: spotlight on EDHOX technology
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: [email protected]
00:00 Introduction to The Main Column Podcast
00:24 Welcoming Our Special Guest: Gunther Kracker
01:41 Overview of Linde Engineering
04:17 Sustainable Technology Solutions
07:09 Introduction to EDHOX Technology
09:42 Key Features and Benefits of EDHOX
15:52 Economic Advantages of EDHOX
18:20 Target Audience and Market for EDHOX
22:05 Commercial Readiness and Future Steps
27:39 Conclusion and Further Information
30 min

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