SABIC Launches Certified Low Carbon Chemicals With CO2 Footprint Savings

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its new certified low carbon product portfolio.  As part of the company’s 2050 carbon neutrality pledge, this initiative will help support our customers and value chain to achieve their sustainability goals when looking for products with lower product carbon footprint. The first…
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Interview with Brian Joe, Asia Pacific Vice President for Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and IT for Emerson

What are the specific challenges and opportunities you see in the downstream oil & gas markets? Many challenges in the downstream oil and gas markets stem from what is known as the “dual challenge.” This dual challenge involves companies’ ability to meet the growing demand for resources profitably while also achieving sustainability and decarbonization goals.…
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Interview with Daniel Moore, Senior Operational Risk Solutions Consultant for Wolters Kluwer

Could you describe the process of implementing operational risk solutions for clients? What challenges and rewards do you encounter in this process? The process of implementing operational risk solutions for our clients involves several stages. To ensure optimal implementation, we first conduct an overall assessment to explore our clients’ background, as each client has different…
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Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex Collaborate to Make the First Batch of CORSIA-certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available for Purchase in Japan

Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan. This is the first time that CORSIA-certified SAF was made available for airlines’ regular purchase at commercial scale, well ahead of the start of CORSIA’s mandatory phase…
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Interview with John Koo, Business Development Director for Becht, Asia Pacific Operations

Question: How does Becht differentiate itself from other consulting firms in the industry? What unique value do you bring to your clients? Becht differentiates itself through a combination of deep technical expertise, real-world operational experience, and a focus on practical, sustainable solutions. Becht has a diverse team of seasoned professionals, many of whom have decades…
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Navigating the Energy Transition – Co-processing of chemical recycling products in Fluid Catalytic Cracking units

Written by: Stefan Brandt, FCC Market Development Director, W. R. Grace & Co.Rafael Gonzalez, Regional Marketing Manager, AP, W. R. Grace & Co. As the Energy Transition progresses, multiple fronts are being considered to mitigate Global Warming as well as environmental pollution impacts from the use of fossil-derived products present at our modern daily life.…
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Pertamina NRE Ready to Build Bioethanol Plant, Optimizing Domestic Resources

Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) demonstrates its commitment to developing the bioethanol business. This commitment was shown through two cooperation agreements, one with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) and the other with the provincial government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Thursday, September 5. With SGN, a framework agreement was signed by the…
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Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia 2024 Highlights Sustainable Solutions and Celebrates Key Individuals and Organisations

Last week, a strong turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators marked the 17th Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, and the inaugural Ammonia ...
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Interview with Debjit Chandra, Global Technical Service Manager for Dorf Ketal

How does Dorf Ketal differentiate itself from other specialty chemical suppliers in the industry? Refineries use specialty chemicals to improve the process efficiency, safety, and ...
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HyIS-one Selects Emerson as Automation Partner for Korea’s Largest Hydrogen Refueling Station for Commercial Vehicles

Emerson and HyIS-one sign a memorandum of understanding for Korea's largest hydrogen refueling station for commercial vehicles. Left to right are HyIS-one Chief Executive Officer ...
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Decarbonize FCCU Catalytically

Written by: Gowri Shankar Jayabalan, Technical Services Consultant, Ketjen Singapore Pte LtdFluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), a key conversion unit, is a significant contributor to ...
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How Natural Gas Accelerates the Path to Hydrogen

There is no single path to decarbonization, and the familiar phrase “energy transition” recognizes that progress is found one step at a time.To meet increasing ...
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A guide to industrial AI and digital transformation

Written by: Jonas Berge, Senior Director of Applied Technology, Emerson The scope of automation in refineries, petrochemical complexes, and other plants today is much broader ...
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Case Study: Material transition to aerogel insulation leads to energy efficiency and improved thermal management

Introduction Historically, insulation was considered less critical compared to other equipment in an oil and gas plant. In the recent decade, that traditional mindset is ...
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Interview with Chiu Gha Uai, Technical Service Manager, Asia for Aspen Aerogels, Inc

Could you elaborate on Aspen Aerogels Asia’s specific focus within the broader downstream oil and gas sector? Which segments of the industry do you primarily ...
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Identifying The Opportunity For Indonesia’s Carbon Economy

The role of CCUS and renewables for a carbon-neutral futureBy Abhi Bhuchar, Eddison Lee, and Susiana Ekasari As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, Indonesia is committed to ...
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Interview with Stephane Wermester, Commercial Vice President – Asia Pacific for Axens

Could you provide an overview of Axens’ core technology offerings for the downstream sector? In which specific areas do you see the greatest potential for ...
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