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Automation technology supports growing demand for green diesel

Posted December 13, 202300:17:13

Today’s alternative fuel projects evaluate their greenhouse gas emissions reduction by determining a carbon intensity (CI) score—the lower the CI...

Refinery transactions: A window of opportunity?

Posted December 13, 202300:11:24

In today's rapidly changing energy landscape, refinery transactions have become a focal point of investment discussions. Despite uncertainties surrounding...

The propylene production gap is an opportunity for integrated downstream players

Posted November 16, 202300:11:33

Maximizing propylene production can offer attractive opportunities to refiners. Refiners with the ability to integrate petrochemical units into existing...

Simplify oil and gas predictive modeling

Posted November 16, 202300:08:02

The oil and gas industry are increasingly relying on chemometrics and Raman spectroscopy to expedite quality assurance, processing and distribution,...

Live at GSTC: Unpacking the nuances of carbon intensity and subsidies

Posted November 1, 202300:19:40

In this episode, we spoke with Clinton Johnson, Vice President of Process Engineering at S&B Engineers and Constructors. The conversation covered...