The Main Column

In this episode of The Main Column, Tyler Campbell, Associate Editor of Hydrocarbon Processing, shares some of the top news stories from February. From studies on electrification technology of ethylene cracking furnaces to the sustainability of corn-based ethanol, this episode will bring you up to speed on all the happenings in the industry. 

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Julie Valentine, Director, Global Refining and Sustainability Measurement Solutions, Emerson Automation Solutions, to discuss how digital technologies are enabling producers to enhance renewable fuels/biofuels production and provide a path to decarbonizing operations. 

To decarbonize the global marine shipping industry, companies are researching new fuels to limit emissions. The Refinery Automation Institute has conducted a thorough investigation on five green fuels for marine vessels: LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and biofuels. Part 1 of this podcast examines LNG, hydrogen and ammonia as marine fuels, while Part 2 will detail the use of methanol and biofuels.

This podcast, from OSIsoft, provides a roadmap for companies looking to incorporate digital technologies into their operations. This podcast provides details how operational intelligence drives optimization, how carbon accounting is becoming a new currency, pitfalls to avoid when adopting digitalization and keys to successfully implementing new digital technologies in operations.

In the wake of an extraordinary year marred by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, DuPont Sustainable Solutions released the results of its 2021 Operational Risk Management Survey of executives, a barometer of the topics that dominate boardroom discussions around the world. This podcast provides a look at the results.

Considering these challenges that impurities cause to the petrochemical industry, it is critical for laboratories to monitor the levels of impurities (e.g., metals and sulfur) in common petrochemical products with highly sensitive methods. This podcast, from Thermo Fisher Scientific, will discuss how advances in elemental mass spectrometry systems are enabling rapid and accurate element analysis of impurities, and how small changes in the sample introduction system—such as the use of ceramic torches—are further boosting operational capacities.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing speaks with the Founder and CEO of H2SZero, Mike Callaway. Among the topics discussed are the latest technologies in treating natural gas, drawbacks to certain systems and enhancing treating operations.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Owen Plowman, Vice President of Business Development, Actenum Corp., to discuss how advanced software can optimize scheduling for plant projects, maintenance and turnarounds, and how these new technologies are increasing efficiency and profitability.

Procuring equipment, materials and services are very important to a project’s financial success. Utilizing the right procurement document and the appropriate process will go a long way to achieve project success. However, which strategy is best? This podcast examines the different procurement documents and which may work best for your project.