Cracking the challenge
Al Geraskin, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Czech Republic, examines challenges facing steam cracker performance, and provides solutions that can maximise olefin production and ensure sustainability.
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In this latest Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, Callum O'Reilly is joined by Fernán Serralunga, Specialist in Energy and Emissions Management Systems, at KBC, A Yokogawa Company.
Technip Energies secures contract for Long Son Petrochemicals project
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP) for its Long Son Petrochemicals Enhancement (LSPE) project, located on Long Son Island, Vietnam.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to build low-emission polyester plant for KÖKSAN
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary, Uhde Inventa-Fischer, has signed a contract with the Turkish packaging producer KÖKSAN for the delivery of a PET production plant.
EIA: increasing fuel efficiency leads to decreasing gasoline consumption
Annual motor gasoline consumption in the US decreased in 2025 even as vehicle miles travelled increased because of increasing fuel efficiency, a trend the EIA forecast will continue in 2026 and 2027.
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Honeywell to supply digital technologies for Dangote Refinery
Honeywell has announced it is providing connected services, advanced digital performance monitoring, and operator training to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria.
PV Gas upgrades Thi Vai LNG terminal regasification capacity
Petrovietnam's gas subsidiary, PV GAS, has completed the capacity upgrade of the Thi Vai LNG terminal, raising its regasification output from 171 tpy to 288 tpy.
Axens selected as technology licensor for America First Refining facility
Axens has announced that it has been selected by America First Refining (AFR) as the technology licensor for its large-scale refining facility at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, US.
EIA: crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in 1Q26
Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased significantly in 1Q26, particularly following military action in the Middle East on 28 February and the subsequent de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reports the EIA.
Wood Mackenzie: Middle East disruption could cut global oil demand 20% and gas 10% by 2050
Wood Mackenzie report that prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20% and gas demand by 10% relative to the base case.
Enhancing efficiency
Anton Korobeynikov, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Czech Republic, discusses how advanced robotic convection cleaning can enhance styrene production efficiency.