Special reports

Bernat Sala, Tecam Group, Spain, explains how Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems can help companies fulfil their social and legal environmental obligations.

It is a time of change for the downstream sector. Alan D’Ambrogio, ABB Energy Industries, USA, explains why digitalisation will be central to companies adapting to this change.

Hari Gopu, Alto Project Services, looks at the major changes occurring in the oil and gas sector, and suggests ways to continue capturing value.

The IEA has revised down its forecast for global oil demand by 0.6 million bpd for 1Q21 and 0.3 million bpd for 2021 as a whole.

As Joe Biden’s inauguration approaches, Wood Mackenzie experts share how his administration could impact trade, climate change goals, and changes to the energy sector in Asia Pacific.

The US Energy Information Administration expects production of all fossil fuels – crude oil, coal, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids – to increase in 2022, but forecast fossil fuel production will remain lower than the 2019 peak.

Aggregate fossil fuel demand is set to peak in 2027 – with oil peaking in 2029 and gas in 2037 – partially due to the impacts of COVID-19, according to new research by McKinsey & Co.

The region had a refining capacity of 11.5 million bpd under both planned and unplanned maintenance in 2020, according to GlobalData.

US regular retail gasoline prices were on average 44 cents/gal (17%) lower than in 2019.

China is predicted to account for 48% of the global propylene capacity additions by 2030.

North American petrochemical majors that strive to pace investments efficiently, in line with market trends, will boost their competitiveness and seize further opportunities for growth over the long-term, says GlobalData.

Livia Fallet and Renate Ruitenberg, Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, USA, explain how connecting chemistry and advanced data analytics can help to minimise operational risks in cooling water systems.

Ekaterina Kalinenko, Euro Petroleum Consultants, Russia, examines how Russia’s downstream industry is faring while developing strategies for the future.

The JV will develop, distribute and deploy end-to-end digital and advanced solutions for customers across industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, manufacturing and shipping.

The AFPM recently conducted a Q&A with its Senior Director of Petrochemicals, Rob Benedict, to discuss the petrochemical industry’s role in reducing plastic waste.