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Advancing crude-to-chemicals technology

Posted March 31, 2021

Hydrocarbon Processing was pleased to speak with Jorge Gascon, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology...

Interconnected neural networks drive breakthrough optimization

Posted March 26, 2021

Through the integration of a closed-loop neural network, refineries and petrochemical plants can interconnect their people and process areas to optimize...

Repair complex petrochemical components with selective electroplating

Posted March 24, 2021

Minimizing downtime is vital in the processing industry. A wide range of maintenance methods/technologies are available. When it comes to complex geometries...

Russia looks to double petrochemicals and LPG exports by 2025

Posted March 19, 2021

This Regional Focus looks into Russia's plan to invest heavily in increasing petrochemicals and LPG production, as well as their drive to boost exports...

A perspective on new technology impacts on the chemical processing industry

Posted March 17, 2021

Just as society experiences new technologies that affect the way it communicates and interacts, the chemical industry is also experiencing an evolution...