ARTICLES
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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 ...
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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
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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
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Production of biolubricant base stock
Oct-2012
Using microwave technology in biolubricants production enhances product yields and reduces reaction time
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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, ...
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Options for lower-sulphur marine fuels
Oct-2011
Adjusting to new sulphur specifications for bunker fuel requires careful planning, taking into account market dynamics
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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
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Mar-2010
Exploration of an unconventional fuel mixture has resulted in a novel catalyst-based technology
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Jan-2011
A process review, including the improvement of atmospheric and vacuum distillation columns, for the reformulation of the diesel pool
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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Oct-2007
The expanding market presence and the breakthrough of refiners into the biodiesel sector are discussed along with commercialised and emerging production ...
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Apr-2013
A refiner reviews the available technologies for introducing drop-in jet fuel production. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, is a specialised ...
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Residue value upgrade opportunities
Jul-2009
Overview of a process for upgrading residue to an emulsion-based fuel and the results of refinery manufacture, handling and combustion in a supercritical ...
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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 ...
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Gasoline and diesel imbalances in the Atlantic Basin Part 1: market outlook
Apr-2011
The European refining industry is coping with declining domestic demand while the imbalance between product supply and market demand persists, in particular ...
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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 ...
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Unconventional crude upgrading challenges
Oct-2007
Case studies of upgrader technology selection such as blending of syncrude with bitumen and other intermediates
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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Mar-2010
Exploration of an unconventional fuel mixture has resulted in a novel catalyst-based technology
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Production of biolubricant base stock
Oct-2012
Using microwave technology in biolubricants production enhances product yields and reduces reaction time
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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 ...
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Jan-2017
In 2016, global growth should fall to 3.1% before rising back up to 3.4% in 2017 according to IMF’s latest estimations. Long-term perspectives in industrialised ...
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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 ...
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Residue value upgrade opportunities
Jul-2009
Overview of a process for upgrading residue to an emulsion-based fuel and the results of refinery manufacture, handling and combustion in a supercritical ...
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2030 isn’t long off – the future of advanced biofuels (ERTC)
Nov-2020
The use of biofuels is increasing industry-wide due to legislation incentives aimed at producing low greenhouse gas-emitting transport fuels. Feedstock ...
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Apr-2013
A refiner reviews the available technologies for introducing drop-in jet fuel production. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, is a specialised ...
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Options for lower-sulphur marine fuels
Oct-2011
Adjusting to new sulphur specifications for bunker fuel requires careful planning, taking into account market dynamics
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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A case for renewable hydrogen (TIA)
Feb-2021
Processing renewable feedstocks is more complex than processing non-renewables.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 ...
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Operating in the jungle of renewables (ERTC)
Nov-2017
In Europe, 10% of transport fuels should come from renewable sources by 2020. This will partially be achieved by hydroprocessing renewable feedstocks.
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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 ...
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Jan-2016
2015 was highlighted by a crude oversupply of 1.3 million b/d, which played a part in keeping oil prices at a low level, fluctuating between $40 and $60/bbl. ...
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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
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Oct-2007
The expanding market presence and the breakthrough of refiners into the biodiesel sector are discussed along with commercialised and emerging production ...
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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
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Navigating the greenhouse gas conundrum
Apr-2021
How supply chain ecosystems can meet new renewable growth demands.
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Please suggest an effective catalytic route for removing carbon dioxide from our SMR hydrogen?
Apr-2021
Response to a question in the Catalysis 2021 Q&A feature
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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.
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A case for renewable hydrogen (TIA)
Feb-2021
Processing renewable feedstocks is more complex than processing non-renewables.
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Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature
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The journey to sustained profitability
Nov-2020
The refining industry is critical to the world economy, providing essential energy and materials required for global development.
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2030 isn’t long off – the future of advanced biofuels (ERTC)
Nov-2020
The use of biofuels is increasing industry-wide due to legislation incentives aimed at producing low greenhouse gas-emitting transport fuels. Feedstock ...
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Nov-2020
The energy transition is all about supplying the world’s growing needs for energy and mobility in a more sustainable way.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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).
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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.
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Versatile performance with BioFlux renewable diesel (ERTC)
Nov-2020
Clean fuel from renewables is an important element in meeting energy requirements of the future. Renewable diesel has become the leading alternative as ...
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Remote management of hydrogen production
Sep-2020
Remote monitoring and control can improve safety, detect problems early, and promote efficient operations through modelling and analysis of hydrogen p ...
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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.
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Renewables: four options for greater market share and profitability (ERTC)
Dec-2019
The refineries industry is facing profound changes. In the EU, RED (Renewable Energy Directive) requires member countries to meet at least 10% of their ...
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Case study: How Shell is navigating the energy transition (ERTC)
Dec-2019
Although the transportation sector’s trend towards electrification offers important climate change and air quality benefits, it presents many energy ...
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The next generation of elemental analysis
Apr-2019
With tightening sulphur regulations across the globe, petroleum professionals have the unique challenge of certifying their products as efficiently as ...
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Electric vehicles are coming, but their impact will be evolutionary not revolutionary
Apr-2019
Alternatively-fueled vehicles (AFVs)1 are getting plenty of press these days, but their market penetration is still a long way from critical mass.
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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.
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Get fast results for S and Cl in Biofuels in compliance with ISO 20884
Feb-2019
The demand for biofuels has increased in recent years and is expected to continue growing through the next decade.
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Ensure accurate results for sulphur and chlorine analysis in biodiesels
Sep-2018
The use of biodiesel is rapidly becoming more popular due to growing trends both inside and outside the petroleum industry.
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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 ...
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Operating in the jungle of renewables (ERTC)
Nov-2017
In Europe, 10% of transport fuels should come from renewable sources by 2020. This will partially be achieved by hydroprocessing renewable feedstocks.
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Axens blog
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ITW technologies online cleaning
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FCC additives and addition systems
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