Shell announces official name change
Shell has confirmed that its name has changed from Royal Dutch Shell plc to Shell plc.
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Improving tray efficiency in the spray regime
Distillation Equipment Company Ltd outline some features to increase tray efficiency in order to improve distillation column performance.
WABAG to realise effluent treatment and recycling plant for Amur Gas Chemical Complex LLC
In 2021, WABAG was awarded a large-scale engineering and procurement (EP) order from Amur Gas Chemical Complex LLC (AGCC) for the realisation of an advanced effluent treatment and recycling plant for a new petrochemical plant, located in the AMUR region in Far East Russia.
Russia looks to the future
Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) explore the energy transition and sustainability challenges for the Russian downstream sector.
Separating sulfur
Merichem Process Technologies, USA, explores H2S removal with liquid redox processes.
Intelligent automation drives process optimisation for downstream oil and gas operations
Avantra looks at how creating value from the digitised process is often restricted by the IT muddle that blocks the business from realising the true potential of their digitised network.
Improving safety shutdown valve reliability
Emerson outline how high-volume positioners with extensive diagnostics, easily integrated local control panels, and engineered assemblies provide opportunities for process plants and facilities to significantly improve final element reliability and safely extend proof test intervals.
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Oil and gas industry risks stalling on diversity and inclusion
Joint research conducted by the World Petroleum Council and Boston Consulting Group suggests that the percentage of women working in oil and gas has stalled at 22%, but the industry has strengthened its commitment to act.
Accelerating electrification
Tim Bruewer, Watlow, outlines how switching to electric process heaters can help companies in the energy sector take another step towards reducing their overall carbon footprint.
The rise of larger valves
Michael Lemeshev, MOGAS Industries Inc., USA, looks at the trend for larger metal-seated valves in severe service applications, and the challenges that this presents.
Building resilience: why now is the time to invest in natural hazard risk management
With extreme weather events growing in frequency around the world, there are many ways that organisations can do more to protect their assets and mitigate some of the risks posed by natural hazards. Chris LeBoeuf, Director, ABS Group, explains.
A running start to net zero
Ken Chlapik, Dominic Winch, and Carl Keeley, Johnson Matthey, outline why it is important to use all of the tools and technologies available today to reduce CO2 emissions in order to achieve a running start to net zero targets.
The key role of catalysts
Dr Meritxell Vila, MERYT Catalysts & Innovation, Spain, explains the importance of catalysts in processing CO2 to chemicals and fuels, and takes a look at the latest research from experts in the field.
Up to the challenge
David Walsh, Howden, Scotland, introduces a method for controlling the main air blowers within the sulfur recovery process, which will help to improve energy efficiency.
Energy market impacts on fuel and petrochemical prices
The AFPM provides a high-level look at the dynamics affecting global energy markets and how they affect the prices businesses and consumers pay for fuel and petrochemical products.