https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/ en-GB editor@hydrocarbonengineering.com (Editor) webdev@hydrocarbonengineering.com (Web developer) https://dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com After the war in the Middle East began, fuel prices at the pump surged in some countries and barely moved in others. The IEA offers commentary. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/14072026/iea-why-oil-price-shocks-hit-consumers-differently/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/14072026/iea-why-oil-price-shocks-hit-consumers-differently/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Gastech 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 14 – 17 September 2026, uniting global decision makers and energy leaders to address urgent supply security and system resilience priorities amid mounting geopolitical instability. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/09072026/gastech-2026-to-convene-global-energy-leaders-in-bangkok/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/09072026/gastech-2026-to-convene-global-energy-leaders-in-bangkok/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT In the July issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Naomi Baker, BCCK, USA, explains why nitrogen removal is increasingly critical in natural gas processing and how cryogenic distillation provides an effective large scale solution by delivering high methane recovery, meeting stringent specifications, and enabling economically viable treatment of high-nitrogen gas streams. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/06072026/the-power-of-cryogenic-distillation/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/06072026/the-power-of-cryogenic-distillation/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT In this special report, Marco Ayala, ABS Consulting, explores how oil, gas, and chemical facilities can map their tolerable risk state to sustain uptime amid supply chain and cyber vulnerabilities. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/06072026/defence-in-depth-cybersecurity/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/06072026/defence-in-depth-cybersecurity/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT Jenny Cabrera, Octave, explores the operational, engineering and workforce strategies UK chemical plants can adopt to navigate a prolonged period of underutilisation. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/19062026/how-the-uks-chemical-plants-can-adapt-to-a-long-term-below-capacity-outlook/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/19062026/how-the-uks-chemical-plants-can-adapt-to-a-long-term-below-capacity-outlook/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT The 2026 edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 'Southeast Asia Energy Outlook' provides a comprehensive assessment of the latest energy developments across the region. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/17062026/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-reinforces-need-for-southeast-asia-to-tackle-major-energy-vulnerabilities/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/17062026/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-reinforces-need-for-southeast-asia-to-tackle-major-energy-vulnerabilities/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT In the June issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Victor Scalco, General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems, discusses the benefits and limitations of different methods of solids removal from slurry oil. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/09062026/advancing-slurry-oil-clarification/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/09062026/advancing-slurry-oil-clarification/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this special report, Antonio Dávila Ortega explores how refineries can integrate hybrid bio-C4 streams to preserve alkylate stability while reducing gasoline carbon intensity. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/05062026/re-engineering-the-refinery-c4-system/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/05062026/re-engineering-the-refinery-c4-system/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT The EIA has reported that the US is a major energy exporter and importer, especially for petroleum as it sets new record total energy exports. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/28052026/eia-us-is-major-energy-exporter-and-importer/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/28052026/eia-us-is-major-energy-exporter-and-importer/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Renewables are expected to account for more than 40% of the global power generation by 2030, GlobalData has reported. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/27052026/globaldata-pace-of-renewables-investment-by-oil-and-gas-majors-has-moderated/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/27052026/globaldata-pace-of-renewables-investment-by-oil-and-gas-majors-has-moderated/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Oil prices could reach US$200/bbl in worst-case scenario as more than 11 million bpd of Gulf crude and condensate supply remains curtailed, Wood Mackenzie has reported. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/26052026/wood-mackenzie-strait-of-hormuz-closure-risks-greatest-global-energy-supply-shock-in-decades/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/26052026/wood-mackenzie-strait-of-hormuz-closure-risks-greatest-global-energy-supply-shock-in-decades/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT In the May issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Rhys Jenkins, Servomex, discusses how operators can best maximise safety, purity, and profitability across the whole LNG production value chain. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/20052026/improving-lng-safety-and-purity/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/20052026/improving-lng-safety-and-purity/ Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT International energy leaders to converge in Calgary, driving millions in economic activity, boosting tourism, and reinforcing the region’s tole as a global energy hub. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/15052026/global-energy-show-canada-2026-to-deliver-significant-economic-impact-for-calgary-and-area/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/15052026/global-energy-show-canada-2026-to-deliver-significant-economic-impact-for-calgary-and-area/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT The US Energy Information Administration has published its May Short-Term Energy Outlook, reflecting a continued disruption to Middle Eastern oil flows. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/13052026/eia-updates-forecast-amid-continued-mideast-disruption/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/13052026/eia-updates-forecast-amid-continued-mideast-disruption/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Seeq explains why advanced analytics that combine hybrid modelling approaches enable refiners to predict failures, reduce variability, and improve operational efficiency. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/12052026/bridging-the-analytics-gap/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/12052026/bridging-the-analytics-gap/ Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC+, effective 1 May, has drawn considerable attention from oil market participants, Rystad Energy reports. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/01052026/rystad-commentary-on-uaes-exit-from-opec-and-other-market-updates/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/01052026/rystad-commentary-on-uaes-exit-from-opec-and-other-market-updates/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC, effective 1 May 2026, represents the most significant fracture in the organisation's 66-year history and increases the risk of oversupply weakening prices, according to Wood Mackenzie. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/30042026/wood-mackenzie-uae-exit-rattles-opecs-grip-on-the-oil-market/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/30042026/wood-mackenzie-uae-exit-rattles-opecs-grip-on-the-oil-market/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT Servomex has upgraded its SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500F, delivering a more flexible, highly accurate gas and liquid water analyser for hazardous areas. The rugged design supports toxic, flammable and corrosive samples while reducing maintenance through non-depleting NDIR technology and easy servicing. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/28042026/servomex-redefines-reliability-with-the-servotough-spectraexact-2500f/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/28042026/servomex-redefines-reliability-with-the-servotough-spectraexact-2500f/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:15:00 GMT Baker Hughes has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Waygate Technologies business to Hexagon, a provider of measurement technologies. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/24042026/baker-hughes-announces-sale-of-waygate-technologies-to-hexagon/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/24042026/baker-hughes-announces-sale-of-waygate-technologies-to-hexagon/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT In the April issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Colin M. Frazier, American Petroleum Institute (API), discusses how proactive planning can help establish strong, prevention-focused safety systems within refineries. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/24042026/strengthening-process-safety/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/24042026/strengthening-process-safety/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT