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A technical review of ENAP’s Aconcagua refinery sulfur block – part one

In part one of this article, Marco van Son, Ines Hernandez-Virla and Frank Bela, Worley Comprimo, alongside Xavier Pizarro, Sebastian Chaparro and Carmen Rodriguez, ENAP, discuss the findings of Worley’s technical review of the sulfur units at ENAP’s Aconcagua refinery.

 

Australasia: a trimmed down downstream

Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, discusses Australia’s retreat from refining and the consequent impact on regional oil trade.

 

Demountable flare stack systems in North America

Nikki Ebert, Zeeco, USA, discusses how demountable flare stack systems work and reveals the advantages that they can offer in refining, petrochemical, and LNG facilities.

 

Effective corrosion monitoring

Krishna Uppuluri, mPACT2WO, reveals how effective corrosion monitoring at scale can prevent catastrophic events and ensure the safety of critical assets in the downstream industry.

 
 

Catalyst Review 2024

Hydrocarbon Engineering presents a selection of entries to this year's Catalyst Review.

 

Calmer waters, but risk of a coming storm

Last year proved the power of global markets. Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie, UK, presents the company’s refining, petrochemicals and oil market outlook for the new year ahead.

 
 
 

Elevating sustainability in the world of refining

Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), Bulgaria, explains why modern refineries need to adopt a diverse approach on their journey to reaching sustainability goals.

 
 

From carbohydrates to hydrocarbons

Philip Siu, EcoCeres, explains how agricultural waste can be converted into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and how companies can contribute towards the development of a clean aviation industry.

 

Six things to know before launching an advanced recycling project

Advanced recycling projects can provide solutions for petrochemical companies aiming to meet decarbonisation targets. Chris Ploetz and Kevin Syphard, Burns & McDonnell, USA, outline the most important factors to consider in order to achieve project success.

 

A world of opportunities

Gabriel Buffin, Bijay Barik and Laurent Watripont, Axens, discuss how isomerisation can open up a world of opportunities for a more sustainable refining industry.

 

Europe: scrambling to adapt

Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, sheds light on the urgent need for European energy and petrochemical suppliers to adapt in the face of market upheaval.