The Main Column

In this episode, Gary Cheng, Director, FCC Strategic Marketing, W.R. Grace discusses how the refining industry is evolving in response to global challenges, including feedstock flexibility, the impact of the Middle East conflict and strategic acquisitions. He shares insights on partnership approaches, technological innovations and future trends shaping the industry.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Joel Lack, Senior Technology Advisor, Baker Hughes, about water wash systems in refinery overheads, exploring why some systems succeed while others fail, and how to optimize their design and operation for better reliability and corrosion control.

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Erica Perryman, Vice President of Communications, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), about the impact of the Congressional Review Act and the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations on the U.S. energy sector. The discussion explores how these policies affect fuel costs, supply chains and national security.

In this episode, Austin Schneider, Vice President of Technology at Crystaphase, discusses RDT Technology, an innovative material designed to help address micro maldistribution in fixed bed reactors. Learn how this solution can help improve catalyst performance, enhance distribution, and extend reactor cycle length.

In this episode, Holli Garrett, Global Product Manager for Ethylene at Clariant Catalysts discusses the complexities of refinery offgas treatment, focusing on designing effective catalyst treatment packages tailored to specific gas streams. Learn about the key challenges, technologies and industry trends shaping this critical process.