Special reports

Neil Murch, Tracerco, UK, details the use of nucleonic instrumentation and technologies to deliver efficiency and performance gains in downstream refinery processes.

Carolina Stopkoski, FLEXIM AMERICAS Corp., USA, and Jörg Sacher, FLEXIM GmbH, Germany, discuss the advantages of non-intrusive ultrasonic flow measurement in high-temperature bottom of the barrel applications.

ValvTechnologies explain why considering the total cost of ownership of valves will ultimately pay big dividends.

bp’s transformation to an integrated energy company is on track, and it aims to grow earnings through 2030 and accelerate net zero ambitions.

Shell has confirmed that its name has changed from Royal Dutch Shell plc to Shell plc.

Aadam F. Aryan, Distillation Equipment Company Ltd, outlines some features to increase tray efficiency in order to improve distillation column performance.

Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) explore the energy transition and sustainability challenges for the Russian downstream sector.

Merichem Process Technologies, USA, explores H2S removal with liquid redox processes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.