Episodes

July 14, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR

This month’s History of the HPI section examines the major events and technologies in the refining and petrochemicals industry in the 1980s. These include a third oil price crisis in 15 yr, the creation of novel coal gasification and heavy oil upgrading processes, research on liquid crystals and conducting polymers, new safety measures born from tragedies, and the rise of virtual and augmented reality.
July 14, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR

This month’s History of the HPI section examines the major events and technologies in the refining and petrochemicals industry in the 1980s. These include a third oil price crisis in 15 yr, the creation of novel coal gasification and heavy oil upgrading processes, research on liquid crystals and conducting polymers, new safety measures born from tragedies, and the rise of virtual and augmented reality.
July 14, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR

This month’s History of the HPI section examines the major events and technologies in the refining and petrochemicals industry in the 1980s. These include a third oil price crisis in 15 yr, the creation of novel coal gasification and heavy oil upgrading processes, research on liquid crystals and conducting polymers, new safety measures born from tragedies, and the rise of virtual and augmented reality.
July 14, 2022

Enabling a circular economy delivery model through truckable modularization

Modular construction allows for standardization and repeatability, which translates to the ability to establish a definitive estimate early in the project development phase. This podcast details the benefits of using truckable modularization technology, including scalability, installation flexibility, repeatability, project predictability and risk mitigation.
July 14, 2022

Enabling a circular economy delivery model through truckable modularization

Modular construction allows for standardization and repeatability, which translates to the ability to establish a definitive estimate early in the project development phase. This podcast details the benefits of using truckable modularization technology, including scalability, installation flexibility, repeatability, project predictability and risk mitigation.
July 14, 2022

Enabling a circular economy delivery model through truckable modularization

Modular construction allows for standardization and repeatability, which translates to the ability to establish a definitive estimate early in the project development phase. This podcast details the benefits of using truckable modularization technology, including scalability, installation flexibility, repeatability, project predictability and risk mitigation.
June 30, 2022

Axens: Chemical recycling of polymers

In this episode of The Main Column, Sumedha Sharma, Technical Editor of Hydrocarbon Processing gets into conversation with David, Schwalje, Emerging markets business development manager, Axens. We discuss the fundamentals of physical and enhanced recycling and different chemical recycling pathways. We also talk about how Axens’ technology solutions work to optimize and de-risk chemical recycling to solve the plastic pollution problem at a commercial scale.
June 30, 2022

Axens: Chemical recycling of polymers

In this episode of The Main Column, Sumedha Sharma, Technical Editor of Hydrocarbon Processing gets into conversation with David, Schwalje, Emerging markets business development manager, Axens. We discuss the fundamentals of physical and enhanced recycling and different chemical recycling pathways. We also talk about how Axens’ technology solutions work to optimize and de-risk chemical recycling to solve the plastic pollution problem at a commercial scale.
June 30, 2022

Axens: Chemical recycling of polymers

In this episode of The Main Column, Sumedha Sharma, Technical Editor of Hydrocarbon Processing gets into conversation with David, Schwalje, Emerging markets business development manager, Axens. We discuss the fundamentals of physical and enhanced recycling and different chemical recycling pathways. We also talk about how Axens’ technology solutions work to optimize and de-risk chemical recycling to solve the plastic pollution problem at a commercial scale.
June 23, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1970s: Crises, clean air, plastic bottles and the DCS

In this continuation of Hydrocarbon Processing's History of the HPI series, major events and technologies of the 1970s are detailed. These include global oil crises, new regulations/laws and technologies to mitigate emissions, the creation of the plastic bottle, the construction of Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities, and the origins of the distributed control system.
June 23, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1970s: Crises, clean air, plastic bottles and the DCS

In this continuation of Hydrocarbon Processing's History of the HPI series, major events and technologies of the 1970s are detailed. These include global oil crises, new regulations/laws and technologies to mitigate emissions, the creation of the plastic bottle, the construction of Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities, and the origins of the distributed control system.
June 23, 2022

History of the HPI: The 1970s: Crises, clean air, plastic bottles and the DCS

In this continuation of Hydrocarbon Processing's History of the HPI series, major events and technologies of the 1970s are detailed. These include global oil crises, new regulations/laws and technologies to mitigate emissions, the creation of the plastic bottle, the construction of Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities, and the origins of the distributed control system.
June 2, 2022

SaaS solutions for flexibility and sustainability

In this episode of The Main Column, we speak with Hans Claussen, Digital Lead, North Europe at ABB, and talk about IT/OT convergence in the form of Software as a service to the industry. We also discuss how SaaS solutions offer flexibility while still driving sustainability in operations.
June 2, 2022

SaaS solutions for flexibility and sustainability

In this episode of The Main Column, we speak with Hans Claussen, Digital Lead, North Europe at ABB, and talk about IT/OT convergence in the form of Software as a service to the industry. We also discuss how SaaS solutions offer flexibility while still driving sustainability in operations.
June 2, 2022

SaaS solutions for flexibility and sustainability

In this episode of The Main Column, we speak with Hans Claussen, Digital Lead, North Europe at ABB, and talk about IT/OT convergence in the form of Software as a service to the industry. We also discuss how SaaS solutions offer flexibility while still driving sustainability in operations.
May 26, 2022

CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy

To help decarbonize industrial plants, CO2 emissions can be captured and stored. However, challenges exist in moving CO2 from the plant to storage. In this podcast, Elliott Group discusses several solutions for the compression and transport of CO2 to sequestration and storage sites.
May 26, 2022

CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy

To help decarbonize industrial plants, CO2 emissions can be captured and stored. However, challenges exist in moving CO2 from the plant to storage. In this podcast, Elliott Group discusses several solutions for the compression and transport of CO2 to sequestration and storage sites.
May 26, 2022

CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy

To help decarbonize industrial plants, CO2 emissions can be captured and stored. However, challenges exist in moving CO2 from the plant to storage. In this podcast, Elliott Group discusses several solutions for the compression and transport of CO2 to sequestration and storage sites.
May 25, 2022

Innovative recycling, driving circularity while decarbonizing the petrochemical industry

In this episode, Axens details some of the challenges in chemically recycling plastics, along with new technologies that can be solutions.
May 25, 2022

Innovative recycling, driving circularity while decarbonizing the petrochemical industry

In this episode, Axens details some of the challenges in chemically recycling plastics, along with new technologies that can be solutions.
May 25, 2022

Innovative recycling, driving circularity while decarbonizing the petrochemical industry

In this episode, Axens details some of the challenges in chemically recycling plastics, along with new technologies that can be solutions.
May 6, 2022

Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance is rapidly transitioning from a differentiator to a requirement for many corporations. In this podcast, Emerson explains the importance of ESG initiatives and how advanced automation can help achieve sustainability goals.
May 6, 2022

Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance is rapidly transitioning from a differentiator to a requirement for many corporations. In this podcast, Emerson explains the importance of ESG initiatives and how advanced automation can help achieve sustainability goals.
May 6, 2022

Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance is rapidly transitioning from a differentiator to a requirement for many corporations. In this podcast, Emerson explains the importance of ESG initiatives and how advanced automation can help achieve sustainability goals.