The Main Column

In this episode, Axens details some of the challenges in chemically recycling plastics, along with new technologies that can be solutions.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance is rapidly transitioning from a differentiator to a requirement for many corporations. In this podcast, Emerson explains the importance of ESG initiatives and how advanced automation can help achieve sustainability goals.

This podcast examines several aspects of using blockchain within the oil and gas industry, including why it is used and how, its benefits, and challenges.

Hydrocarbon Processing continues its History of the HPI series with major technological developments in the refining and petrochemical industries during the 1950s. These included the discovery of polyethylene derivatives, polycarbonates, the first use of computers in refining operations and the advancement of rocket fuels.

AVEVA discusses why adopting digital technologies is paramount to ensuring safe, efficient and profitable operations, as well as providing a case study on how SCG Chemicals and AVEVA built a single digital platform to centralize the chemical producer's data collection, visualization and maintenance, achieving a 9X return on investment in only 6 mos.

With extreme weather and natural disaster events growing in frequency worldwide, ABS Group provides pathways that organizations can take to protect their assets and mitigate some of the risks posed by natural hazards.

AspenTech provides in-depth analysis on a joint survey with Hydrocarbon Processing focused on how EPC companies are focusing future efforts on incorporating sustainability projects into their operations and portfolios, including the challenges and benefits that come along with venturing down this road.

Hydrocarbon Processing continues its History of the HPI series with major technological developments in the refining and petrochemical industries during the 1940s. Listen to how global conflict sparked new refining and petrochemical processes/products and how the processing industry advanced through the decade.

In this episode of The Main Column, Filtration Technology Corporation explains the benefits of exploring innovative solutions for solids contaminant control, the costs of unplanned plant downtime if the right filtration technology is not deployed and designing filters for value and improved catalyst performance. 

AVEVA discusses the need for energy companies to prioritize their emissions-related initiatives based on detailed analysis of technology options, market conditions and regulations; the digital capabilities and solutions needed by organizations to uncover this profitable path to net-zero; and a recommended framework and next steps for organizations that wish to build this capability.