Special reports

John Chittenden, CPC Pumps International Inc., part of Atlas Copco Group, discusses the use of multistage double casing pumps in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) applications.

Pragati Verma, Greene Tweed, presents a cross-linked PEEK-based polymer that is ready to take on the complex demands of hydrogen technology and future-proof equipment, from fuel cells and electrolysers to compressors, and valves.

Marybeth McBain, Klaus Brun and Karl Wygant, Ebara Elliott Energy, discuss how hydrogen can bridge the gap between fossil fuels and clean energy, and consider options for hydrogen compression.

By implementing modern technological tools and effective training programmes, oil and gas companies can attract and retain top talent while fending off the skilled labour shortage. Fiona Guinee, Seeq, explains.

The circular economy has made disappointingly little impact on the global plastics industry in the last decade, reports Wood Mackenzie.

Mark Naples, Umicore Coating Services, considers how the integration of intelligent sensors into oil and gas production will be key to emissions reduction.

Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), Bulgaria, considers what path the energy transition may take in the downstream sector.

Ryan Cumpston, AMETEK Process Instruments, US, explains why moisture analysis is crucial in the natural gas industry to prevent disruptions, infrastructure damage, and quality issues.

Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, discusses the state of oil and gas markets in South and Central America and considers how countries can realise their energy potential amongst political storms

The latest DNV survey, 'The Paradox of Petroleum - How the oil and gas sector is transforming through uncertainty', gathered insights from nearly 450 senior oil and gas professionals to examine rapidly evolving trends and the near-term outlook for the sector.

An overview of NES Fircroft’s Women in Energy Global Survey reveals how female talent can be retained in the energy industry during a dynamic period of transition.

bp and Worley have formed a new strategic alliance focused on enhancing efficiency, continuous improvement and value creation across bp's global site projects organisation.

Ashraf Abufaris, BASF Middle East Chemicals LLC and Blake Morell, BASF Corp., USA, consider how use of a highly H2S selective solvent can help to optimise capital investment and reduce operating costs.

A series of unprecedented challenges to the global ethylene industry means that as much as 24% of global capacity is now under some threat of permanent closure, according to new research by Wood Mackenzie.

Industrial operators that take advantage of the latest digital and automation asset performance management (APM) tools can look forward to improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and a proactive maintenance culture. Stacey Jones, ABB Energy Industries, explains.