Capital priorities in the downstream industry

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

Safety in turnaround power services

Renting power systems during a turnaround or unexpected shutdown must take into account the health and safety of contractors and plant personnel working ...

Olefins and octane from FCC operations

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 ...

Sustainability rankings matter

From the workers on the production floor to corporate management pursuing higher returns, the common bond in the 100+ year old refining business is cultivation ...

Maximising crude-to-olefins pathways

Considering that high-purity olefins are necessary for maximum conversion of polymerisation reactions, selective hydrogenation is crucial for purifying ...

Refiner’s future role in the energy industry

With the global population swelling and industrialization on the rise in developing nations, humanity’s hunger for energy has reached unprecedented ...

Digital twins expanding across the downstream industry

Advances in new-generation information technologies including big data, digital twins and smart manufacturing are becoming the focus of global manufacturing ...