July 2024

This issue begins with a keynote article from Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) examining the downstream sector’s path towards the energy transition. Other key themes within this issue include the use of digitalisation to aid sustainability initiatives, gas analysis, emissions reduction, sulfur, and insulation. This issue also includes a special Turbomachinery Q&A with industry experts.

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Bridging differences and fostering collaboration
Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), Bulgaria, considers what path the energy transition may take in the downstream sector.

Trends in gas processing measurements
Michael Gaura, AMETEK Process Instruments, explores the development of gas analysis technologies over the years and how continued innovation can bring improved results.

Can the oil and gas sector break its poor record on methane?
Mark Naples, Umicore Coating Services, considers how the integration of intelligent sensors into oil and gas production will be key to emissions reduction.

The fight against H₂S
Cyndie Fredrick, Merichem Technologies, provides insights into ESG responsibility around hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).

A technical review of ENAP’s Anconcagua refinery sulfur block – part two
In part two of this article, Marco van Son, Ines Hernandez-Virla and Frank Bela, Worley Comprimo, alongside Xavier Pizarro, Sebastian Chaparro and Carmen Rodriguez Bello, ENAP, discuss findings from a survey of plant engineers and operators at the Aconcagua refinery, and explore the outcome of a recent turnaround at the refinery in 2023.

Alleviating desalter challenges – part two
Michael Dion and Rob Gutierrez, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, provide a best practice guide for alleviating desalter challenges while processing opportunity crudes, with a focus on chemical parameters.

Presumption of innocence
Mark Krajewski, Aspen Aerogels Inc., explores the importance of next generation insulation in designing mechanical insulation systems.

Protecting cryogenic heat exchangers
Carl Hahn and Matt Thundyil, Transcend Solutions LLC (a CECO Environmental Company), USA, explain how preventing fouling in cryogenic heat exchangers can provide operational benefits for LNG liquefaction plants.

Turbomachinery Q&A
Hydrocarbon Engineering talks to experts from Boldrocchi Srl and FS-Elliott about advancements in turbomachinery.

Unlocking the next generation of automation
As organisations strive to improve sustainability and performance in tandem, the most successful will rely on innovation built on a longstanding history of process industry expertise. Claudio Fayad, Emerson, explains.

Optimising the path to net zero
By leveraging modern advanced analytics solutions with built-in AI enhancements, process manufacturers can streamline their efforts to reduce emissions, increase operational efficiency, and align the entire organisation. Morgan Bowling, Seeq Corp., explains.

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