Why LNG facilities need a layered approach to gas and flame detection
MSA outlines the critical role that gas and flame detection plays across the LNG value chain.
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AFPM: why it is essential for the US to import and export energy
In a recent blog, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) explains why the US imports crude oil despite being the world’s largest crude oil producer.
IEA: why oil price shocks hit consumers differently
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.
Gastech 2026 to convene global energy leaders in Bangkok
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.
The power of cryogenic distillation
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.
Defence-in-depth cybersecurity
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.
How the UK’s chemical plants can adapt to a long-term below-capacity outlook
Jenny Cabrera, Octave, explores the operational, engineering and workforce strategies UK chemical plants can adopt to navigate a prolonged period of underutilisation.
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Strait of Hormuz crisis reinforces need for Southeast Asia to tackle major energy vulnerabilities
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.
Advancing slurry oil clarification
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.
Re-engineering the refinery C4 system
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.
EIA: US is major energy exporter and importer
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.
GlobalData: pace of renewables investment by oil and gas majors has moderated
Renewables are expected to account for more than 40% of the global power generation by 2030, GlobalData has reported.
Wood Mackenzie: Strait of Hormuz closure risks greatest global energy supply shock in decades
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.
Wood Mackenzie: oil above US$100/bbl revives windfall tax debate across four continents
Oil prices above US$100/bbl have triggered windfall tax proposals in Brazil, the EU, the US, and Australia. A new Wood Mackenzie report warns that fiscal policy design has a long-term impact on upstream investment and production.
Improving LNG safety and purity
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.