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Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

Posted May 6, 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance...

Blockchain and the downstream segment: Increasing efficiency through technology

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This podcast examines several aspects of using blockchain within the oil and gas industry, including why it is used and how, its benefits, and challenges....

History of the HPI: The 1950s: Capacity expansion, HDPE/PP, polycarbonate, computers and rocket science

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Hydrocarbon Processing continues its History of the HPI series with major technological developments in the refining and petrochemical industries during...

High risk, high stakes: Why digitalization is critical for hydrocarbon processing

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AVEVA discusses why adopting digital technologies is paramount to ensuring safe, efficient and profitable operations, as well as providing a case study...

Building resilience: Why now is the time to invest in natural hazard risk management

Posted May 6, 2022

With extreme weather and natural disaster events growing in frequency worldwide, ABS Group provides pathways that organizations can take to protect...