White papers
Download technical white papers from the downstream industry.
The Era of Power Scarcity
This white paper considers why energy scarcity threatens your bottom line and how immediate action can protect billions in economic value, public safety, and sustainability.
Published on the 06 October 2025
Global Steam Cracker Closure Threat
Wood Mackenzie analysis identifies 63Mtpa of global ethylene capacity at closure risk through 2030, driven by China's overbuild and margin pressures. Asia and Europe face the highest threats.
Published on the 01 October 2025
Kurita Solutions for Boiler Water Treatment in Refineries and Petrochemical Industries
Discover how Kurita’s Cetamine® Technology revolutionises boiler water treatment in refineries and petrochemical plants with enhanced protection and efficiency.
Published on the 01 October 2025
Challenges and Opportunities During the Transformation Process in the Petrochemical Industry
Europe’s petrochemical industry faces structural pressures: stagnant demand, cost disadvantages and rising decarbonisation demands due to the EU Green Deal. Heavy reliance on naphtha has reduced competitiveness, while geopolitical issues expose energy vulnerabilities. Yet, integration and co-product utilisation remain strengths.
Published on the 02 September 2025
From Fossil Fuels to Electrons: Revolutionising Process Heating for a Low-Carbon World
This white paper discusses the path to decarbonise process heating and transition from fossil-fuel based systems to clean electric heating.
Published on the 01 September 2025
Efficient Compander Technology
Oskar Schnabel and Markus Sauerborn, Atlas Copco Energas GmbH, demonstrate how petrochemical companies can maximise gas process efficiency with compander technology.
Published on the 03 July 2025
Increase Process Efficiency and Service Life of Syngas Process Equipment - Best Practice Guide
The syngas industry faces challenges from extreme operating conditions. This white paper outlines best practices to reduce energy use by 10 - 15%, extend equipment life, and prevent costly shutdowns.
Published on the 28 April 2025
Powering the Future: The Role of Electrification
This white paper describes how electrification drives environmental and economic benefits, and Watlow’s impact to support that transformation.
Published on the 01 April 2025