Methanol from CO2: a technology and outlook overview

Apr-2023

Optimal capture of CO2 towards methanol production compels development of sustainable renewable solutions like green methanol.

Hydrotreating in the production of green diesel

Apr-2010

A novel scheme enables co-processing of light gas oil and tall diesel to produce a renewable diesel meeting EN 590 specifications

Bioethers impact on the gasoline pool

Feb-2007

Benefits of producing bioethers compared to blending bioethanol are examined for the total European gasoline pool. The result of maximising ethanol use ...

Renewable fuels and biofuels in a petroleum refinery

Jan-2011

Sound judgement of process environment, logistics and product properties is needed to process fossil and bio-derived raw materials on a single site

Conversion of syngas to diesel

Apr-2008

An overview of Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the production of diesel from syngas using a variety of feedstocks

SMR integration with increased CO2 production

Feb-2020

Optimising the efficiency of a plant producing hydrogen by natural gas reforming reduces CO2 emissions and lowers fossil fuel consumption.

Producing propylene glycol from biomass

Mar-2009

Process and catalytic considerations for producing propylene glycol from glycerin-derived biomass sources are compared to current conventional sources, ...

Hydrogen - the key refinery enabler

Aug-2012

In the 21st century, the term “scraping the bottom of the barrel” has become quite literal to the refining industry and hydrogen comes to the fore ...

Production of biolubricant base stock

Oct-2012

Using microwave technology in biolubricants production enhances product yields and reduces reaction time

How to read a regulator flow curve

Sep-2011

The best way to select a regulator for your application is to examine its flow curve, which is often provided by the manufacturer. “Flow curve” is ...

Future fuel - the challenges associated with renewable diesel hydrotreating

May-2016

As a consequence of the general concern about fossil fuel resources and global warming from CO2 emissions, the use of alternative, sustainable sources ...

Quality control in biofuels production

Jul-2014

Additives such as emulsion breakers and antioxidants can help to improve the product quality of biofuels and hence their profitability

Towards a zero (net) carbon refinery

Jan-2013

Review of options for refiners to reduce the carbon emissions from their refineries. The technologies already exist to develop a refinery that has zero ...

Catalytic steam generation

Mar-2010

Exploration of an unconventional fuel mixture has resulted in a novel catalyst-based technology

Options for lower-sulphur marine fuels

Oct-2011

Adjusting to new sulphur specifications for bunker fuel requires careful planning, taking into account market dynamics

Industrial-scale production of renewable diesel

Jul-2011

A revamp has made possible the large-scale production of clean diesel with a significant percentage of renewable content

Improving biodiesel’s properties

Apr-2019

Properties including cold flow have prevented biodiesel from living up to its early potential. Emerging strategies may improve matters.

Clean diesel project

Jan-2011

A process review, including the improvement of atmospheric and vacuum distillation columns, for the reformulation of the diesel pool

Microchannel reactors in fuel production

Apr-2010

A demonstration plant aims to confirm the potential for microchannel and other technologies in the distributed production of biofuels

An advanced asphaltene pelletisation process

Jul-2000

A description of a new process for pelletising asphaltene from solvent deasphalters to produce solid asphaltene pellets with a higher heating value, and ...

Electric vehicles and refining

Jul-2018

How well can oil refining, the source of hydrocarbon-based fuels that have sustained much of the world’s transport for more than a century mix with electric ...

Bio-based Isobutanol – a versatile, viable next generation biofuel

Jan-2014

From fuel blendstock to operations to infrastructure compatibility, Isobutanol is a cost effective, drop-in renewable alternative with broad optionality ...

Coal liquids as refinery feedstock

Jul-2009

Is the refining industry ready for coal liquids processing? Case study shows potential benefits of processing upgraded coal liquids in a high complexity ...

Gasoline and diesel imbalances in the Atlantic Basin: part II

Oct-2011

Options to re-orientate a refinery’s production towards middle distillates. European refineries currently produce a surplus of gasoline and insufficient ...

The evolution of biodiesel

Oct-2007

The expanding market presence and the breakthrough of refiners into the biodiesel sector are discussed along with commercialised and emerging production ...

Methanol from CO2: a technology and outlook overview

Apr-2023

Optimal capture of CO2 towards methanol production compels development of sustainable renewable solutions like green methanol.

Beyond the renewable energy directive (RED) II: introduction to future of sustainable biochemicals (ERTC)

Nov-2020

The global climate change and the needed GHG emission reduction, as well as increasing awareness of the circular economy have pushed towards thinking about ...

Biofeed co-processing for fuel production

Aug-2022

Comprehensive review of corrosion operating concerns when co-processing renewables and bio-oils through existing hydrotreaters, FCC units, amine units, ...

Catalytic reforming in the biorefinery

Mar-2021

Optimum production of hydrogen in the reformer enables profitable production of diesel range biofuels by hydrotreating residual oils.

Why hydrocarbon-based energy will continue dominating the market

Apr-2022

A crucial factor in generating power and producing transportation fuels from renewable resources depends on efficient supply and distribution. For example, ...

Sustainable aviation fuel: prepare for take-off!

Dec-2022

Despite the unprecedented drop in global air traffic due to the Covid-19 crisis in the past years, passenger numbers and cargo volumes are anticipated ...

A case for renewable hydrogen (TIA)

Feb-2021

Processing renewable feedstocks is more complex than processing non-renewables.

Shaping the future of refining with advanced technologies (ERTC)

Dec-2021

The refining industry has a unique expertise, which is to process and convert multiple feedstocks made of highly complex molecules. Refining should think ...

Sustainability targets and policies driving SAF ... for Now

Apr-2022

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is still significantly less than fossil fuel-based aviation fuel (kero-jet).

Navigating the greenhouse gas conundrum

Apr-2021

How supply chain ecosystems can meet new renewable growth demands.

Delivering drop-in renewable fuels

Jun-2021

A series of pretreatment, hydrotreating, and distillation steps converts fresh or used lipid based feedstocks to full range, drop-in renewable fuels.

Energy transition: solving a global problem requires a holistic pursuit (ERTC)

Nov-2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a renewed focus on planning for sustainability and achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement (PCA).

Profitably complying with red ii: A q&a with shell biofuel technology specialists (ERTC)

Nov-2020

Though it may be tempting to see the EU’s revised renewable energy directive (RED II) as simply another legislative burden, this conversation with Shell ...

Covid-19 provides a warning to refiners that adaption is key to thrive in the energy transition (ERTC)

Nov-2020

The energy transition is all about supplying the world’s growing needs for energy and mobility in a more sustainable way.

Adding value with catalyst testing — supporting refineries in challenging times (ERTC)

Nov-2020

The refining industry is under enormous pressure to adapt to the global changes led by measures against climate change.

Hydrogen consumption is higher than we would like in our raw diesel hydrotreater. Can we lower it without loss of throughput?

Feb-2021

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature

Driving change across the downstream industry

Apr-2021

Asian Downstream Insights Exclusive Interview with Andy Saunders-Tack, Director, Asia-Pacific and Mel Larson, Strategic Consulting Manager at Becht

Renewing the fight against phosphorus (ERTC)

Dec-2021

With the goal of furthering progress towards a sustainable future, governments in the US and EU have made their demands clear: a significant amount of ...

Decarbonising refining: key insights from Pernis refinery (ERTC)

Dec-2021

Across the sector, we all recognise that it will not be easy to reduce the carbon footprints of our refineries. But has it ever been easy in refining? ...

Getting European refining fit for 55 (ERTC)

Dec-2021

European refining has recovered from the doldrums of last year’s pandemic. Despite demand still being 500 kbd less than 2019 levels, European refinery ...

Sustainable process recovers ultra high-purity styrene from waste polystyrene (ERTC)

Dec-2021

Polystyrene (PS) chemical recycling, as opposed to mechanical recycling, is an emerging route to establish circularity in PS and qualify the recycled PS ...

Advanced biofuels: where are the long-term opportunities? (ERTC)

Dec-2021

Global energy demand is projected to grow by as much as 25% through 2040 in parallel with GHG emissions reduction targets. Hydrocarbon-based fuels will ...

Refiners weigh opportunities for circular asset decarbonisation polymer production (ERTC)

Dec-2021

Zero to single-digit returns for European refiners compel the development of revenue streams around low carbon products. In addition to biofuels, hydrogen ...

Shrinking the carbon footprint

Dec-2021

A digital transformation roadmap for green fuel producers

Producing renewable liquid products from different lipid feedstocks (TIA)

Jun-2022

The refining landscape is shifting dramatically, and refiners are looking to adapt. This process often involves revamps or retrofits of existing asset ...