Olefins and octane from FCC operations

Jun-2022

The worldwide olefins market is valued at over $322 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% for the 2022 to ...

Reducing emissions while increasing refinery margin

Jul-2023

A chemical heat pump that absorbs energy inside industrial waste heat has the potential to reduce pressure on refinery margin by fluctuating gas, electricity, ...

Closing the sustainability cycle

Feb-2023

Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.

Capital priorities in the downstream industry

Aug-2022

Margins opportunities in chemicals and biofuels dominate long-term investments.

Industry trends in 2023

Jan-2023

What is the best estimation for refinery and petrochemical product demand in 2023?

Optimising oil and gas operations - when to decommission or modernise

Aug-2022

To make accurate, timely decisions to maximise the value of their assets today and in the future, refiners and other oil and gas companies need quality ...

Importance of effective and efficient data analysis and visualisation

Apr-2023

Kit-based ‘out-of-the-box’ dashboard solutions address many industry challenges, both in making better and faster decisions and simplifying and accelerating ...

Financing refinery expansion

Jan-2023

The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) expects record oil demand in 2023, ramping up from its current 100 million bpd to almost 104 million ...

Advice to my aspiring engineer: What will make you stand out?

Feb-2023

What separates the good engineers from the great? The top three traits to consider that could ensure a rewarding and challenging career in the industr ...

Diversifying the downstream value chain

Jan-2023

The deterioration of the economic environment in 2023 could affect demand for most chemical products amid high feedstock and energy costs. Moreover, increased ...

Refinery of the future: bankable, flexible and sustainable

Apr-2023

Efficient use of molecular precision across an integrated refining and petrochemical operation uncovers the best roadmap for refiners to meet their changing ...

Anomalies in the market

Nov-2022

Going into the winter, global economies need more diesel, petrochemical feedstocks, etc. Refinery disinvestment in North America and Europe has led to ...

Reducing fuel usage in the midst of a new gas demand reduction plan

Feb-2023

Processing facilities, including refineries, power plants and petrochemical complexes, are soon likely to be feeling the effects of Europe’s latest Gas ...

Becht expert witness - a true partner to support your case

Dec-2022

In any legal case it is very important to establish a true partnership between the law firm and the expert witness.

What about a CBAM for the refining industry? (ERTC)

Nov-2022

In 2020, when oil demand and refining margins collapsed during the pandemic, we saw a tidal wave of industry rationalisation across the world; many refineries ...

Refiners weighing opportunities for circular polymer production (ERTC)

Nov-2022

Zero to single-digit returns for European refiners compel development of revenue streams around low-carbon products.

Where does future growth lie? (ERTC)

Nov-2022

2022 was truly an unprecedented year for global refining. The pandemic-driven capacity rationalisation, strong subsequent demand recovery, China’s product ...

Evaluating purchased feedstocks for hydrocrackers and hydrotreaters

Sep-2023

(White Paper) - Over the years in my career, I came to respect traders who could locate, negotiate, and purchase cheap feedstocks. The good traders seemed ...

Closing the sustainability cycle

Feb-2023

Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.

Industry trends in 2023

Jan-2023

What is the best estimation for refinery and petrochemical product demand in 2023?

Financing refinery expansion

Jan-2023

The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) expects record oil demand in 2023, ramping up from its current 100 million bpd to almost 104 million ...

Reducing emissions while increasing refinery margin

Jul-2023

A chemical heat pump that absorbs energy inside industrial waste heat has the potential to reduce pressure on refinery margin by fluctuating gas, electricity, ...

Optimising oil and gas operations - when to decommission or modernise

Aug-2022

To make accurate, timely decisions to maximise the value of their assets today and in the future, refiners and other oil and gas companies need quality ...

Capital priorities in the downstream industry

Aug-2022

Margins opportunities in chemicals and biofuels dominate long-term investments.

Olefins and octane from FCC operations

Jun-2022

The worldwide olefins market is valued at over $322 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% for the 2022 to ...

Advice to my aspiring engineer: What will make you stand out?

Feb-2023

What separates the good engineers from the great? The top three traits to consider that could ensure a rewarding and challenging career in the industr ...

Anomalies in the market

Nov-2022

Going into the winter, global economies need more diesel, petrochemical feedstocks, etc. Refinery disinvestment in North America and Europe has led to ...

Becht expert witness - a true partner to support your case

Dec-2022

In any legal case it is very important to establish a true partnership between the law firm and the expert witness.

Diversifying the downstream value chain

Jan-2023

The deterioration of the economic environment in 2023 could affect demand for most chemical products amid high feedstock and energy costs. Moreover, increased ...

Evaluating purchased feedstocks for hydrocrackers and hydrotreaters

Sep-2023

(White Paper) - Over the years in my career, I came to respect traders who could locate, negotiate, and purchase cheap feedstocks. The good traders seemed ...

What about a CBAM for the refining industry? (ERTC)

Nov-2022

In 2020, when oil demand and refining margins collapsed during the pandemic, we saw a tidal wave of industry rationalisation across the world; many refineries ...

Refiners weighing opportunities for circular polymer production (ERTC)

Nov-2022

Zero to single-digit returns for European refiners compel development of revenue streams around low-carbon products.

Where does future growth lie? (ERTC)

Nov-2022

2022 was truly an unprecedented year for global refining. The pandemic-driven capacity rationalisation, strong subsequent demand recovery, China’s product ...

Reducing fuel usage in the midst of a new gas demand reduction plan

Feb-2023

Processing facilities, including refineries, power plants and petrochemical complexes, are soon likely to be feeling the effects of Europe’s latest Gas ...

Refinery of the future: bankable, flexible and sustainable

Apr-2023

Efficient use of molecular precision across an integrated refining and petrochemical operation uncovers the best roadmap for refiners to meet their changing ...

Importance of effective and efficient data analysis and visualisation

Apr-2023

Kit-based ‘out-of-the-box’ dashboard solutions address many industry challenges, both in making better and faster decisions and simplifying and accelerating ...

Evaluating purchased feedstocks for hydrocrackers and hydrotreaters

Sep-2023

(White Paper) - Over the years in my career, I came to respect traders who could locate, negotiate, and purchase cheap feedstocks. The good traders seemed ...