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Sustainability, the circular economy, cracker technology and the future of petrochemicals: A discussion with SABIC's Dr. Bob Maughon

Posted May 18, 202300:32:55

Hydrocarbon Processing had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Maughon, Executive Vice President of Sustainability, Technology and Innovation, SABIC....

Carbon capture in syngas-based projects: Technology considerations for a successful undertaking

Posted May 18, 2023

This episode, adapted from the May issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, provides an overview on the various routes to incorporating carbon capture technologies...

Managing the new risk profile of energy transition projects

Posted May 11, 2023

This episode examines the new value chain in integrated project development vs. the traditional method, including the three most critical areas in a...

Select the right capacity control technique for centrifugal compressors: Refinery case studies

Posted May 4, 2023

Popular arguments, such as compression energy and flexibility, are not the only key considerations when designing a capacity control system for centrifugal...

Powering the future of oil and gas: Electrification, renewables and microgrids

Posted April 20, 202300:19:56

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Sally Jacquemin, Vice President and General Manager, Power and Utilities, Aspen Technology, and Ron Beck, Senior...