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Unpacking the decarbonisation trilemma

Tathagata Basu, Global Head - Refining & Downstream at Honeywell, shares his thoughts about the industry's decarbonisation trends, and talks about the trilemma surrounding decarbonisation ...
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Potential slowdown won’t hinder decarbonisation push

As part of the Asian Downstream Insights’ ongoing Women in Oil & Gas series, we bring you a sit-down with Veronica Constantin, Vice President of ...
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In conversation with: Jonas Berge, Emerson

Jonas Berge, Senior Director, Applied Technology at Emerson, speaks to Asian Downstream Insights about enabling automation technologies, and how these these technologies aid in supplementing ...
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In conversation with: Christian Heeren, Qpinch

Christian Heeren, Chief Evangelist at Qpinch, shares more about the company's innovations, including the conversion of waste heat to carbon-neutral energy, and discusses how global ...
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“We believe in net zero”: In conversation with Becht and Crossbridge

The concept of net zero (and achieving it) is on the horizon, but it's by no means an overnight endeavour. Chris van der Beek, Becht's ...
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In conversation with: Matthew Viergutz, Sulzer GTC Technologies

Matthew Viergutz, Head of Sulzer GTC Technologies, speaks to Asian Downstream Insights to discuss changing trends in the oil and gas, and how Sulzer positions ...
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In conversation with: Jeff Choong, Piller Blowers & Compressors

Jeff Choong, Regional Sales Manager for Piller Blowers & Compressors, shares his thoughts on carbon neutrality, and how the region has to cope with post-pandemic ...
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Addressing profitability in times of sustainability

Asian Downstream Insights speaks with AVEVA’s Boris Marrone, Vice President, Head of South Asia and Southeast Asia, to understand more about the company’s effort to ...
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Interview with Nicole Kryda, General Manager (Singapore), Refined Technologies

To start off, tell us a little more about Refined Technologies. What do you do? For the last 20 years, our core business has been ...
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Five Minutes with ChenFai Chung, North Asia Vice President and AP Sustainability Leader at Emerson

To start off, tell us a little about yourself and your role at Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. ChenFai Chung, North Asia Vice President and AP ...
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Interview with Steven McMurray, Senior Technical Advisor at PTTGC

Thank you for your time! To start off, tell us a little about how you got involved with the industry, and your current role at ...
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Interview with Bob Riley, Director, Energy Transition and Sustainability, FCC, W. R. Grace & Co.

To start with, could you share an overview of Grace, and a couple of facts and figures to illustrate your global importance and contribution? Our ...
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Avantium: The future is fossil-free

Asian Downstream Insights speaks to Tiago Vilela, Director (Refinery Catalyst Testing) at Avantium, as he discusses how Avantium guides refineries in choosing the right catalyst ...
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Asia to lead the way for Crude-to-Chemicals

Asian Downstream Insights sits down with José de Sá, Partner at Bain & Company, to understand where the current demand for hydrogen and other sustainable ...
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Interview with Dr. Purandar Chakravarty, Head of Innovation and Alternate Energy, Nayara Energy

Dr. Purandar spoke about how new technologies can shape the recovery of the industry and questions if we are entering the era of virtual refinery. ...
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From challenges to opportunities in chemicals

Asian Downstream Insights sits down with Khun Chokchai Montreeamornchet, Managing Director at REPCO NEX, an ASEAN asset performance solutions leader whose services range from general ...
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Explore, evaluate, excel: SCG Chemicals CTO on the main drivers influencing change in the downstream industry

In Partnership with SCG CHEMICALS THAILAND What does a typical day in your role look like? What are the biggest challenges? Typically, we explore, evaluate, ...
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Connectivity and Collaboration: Pertamina on working together in a post-pandemic future

The new distributed workforce may be isolated. But in this disconnected climate, integration between sectors and strategies is all the more important. This is the ...
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Driving change across the downstream industry

Exclusive Interview with Andy Saunders-Tack, Director, Asia-Pacific and Mel Larson, Strategic Consulting Manager at Becht The coup in Myanmar may be pivotal for the energy ...
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Inspiring Change: PTT Global Chemical on leadership for a digital era

Exclusive interview with Napaporn Ratanapoka, Vice President Refinery, PTT Global Chemical Public Company In the new digital era, machine is man’s solution. Increasingly, oil and ...
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Major opportunities for digital disruption: exclusive interview with Ron Beck, Aspen Technology

Please introduce yourself and your role at AspenTech. I am the Director of Marketing Strategy. In my 14-plus years at AspenTech, I have been in ...
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Spotlight on the Indonesian market with Pertamina

Exclusive interview with Kemas Adrian, Environmental & Sustainability Program Coordinator, Pertamina Hulu How do you think the Indonesian petrochemicals market compares to that of other ...
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Indonesia’s petrochemical projects to boost national economy, international standing

Exclusive interview with Rudy Radjab, President Director of PT Kreasindo Resources Indonesia’s new national projects have the potential to cover half of Southeast Asia’s petrochemical ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Lambert on smart process integrations and upcoming challenges to the FCC market

What has been the major change in the FCC market that you have seen recently? How do you think the pandemic has impacted the FCC ...
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Feedstocks, fluctuations, and the future of FCC. Exclusive insights from Dr. Tie-Pan Shi, Technical Director, HCpect

What has been the major change in the FCC market that you have seen recently? How do you think the pandemic has impacted the FCC ...
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Long term trends of transportation fuel: Exclusive insights from Argus Media

The future is something we all think about. And for 97% of the downstream community, it features petchems in some form. A recent poll of ...
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Innovating the Energy transition: insights on a digital, sustainable future with Shell

Exclusive perspectives on the future of petrochemicals, and how new technologies are helping Shell achieve their net zero emissions goals. Andreas Krobjilowski, General Manager, Shell Jurong ...
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Interview with Vikas Deshmukh, VP of Technology CoE, Hydrocarbon Business, Reliance Industries

We discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry, how new technologies can shape the recovery of the industry and more. What does ...
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Interview with Sharul A-Rashid, Custodian, Instrument and Control from PETRONAS

We discussed the biggest challenge faced by the refining and petrochemical industry today and the biggest opportunities for the market in the next 12 months. ...
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Interview with Prisana Homhuandee, Supply Chain Operation Improvement Specialist, SCG-DOW Thailand

We recently interviewed Prisana Homhuandee, Supply Chain Operation Improvement Specialist from SCG-DOW Thailand on her thoughts about gender diversity in the oil & gas industry. ...
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Sustainability and Success. Building A Game Plan for The Future

Gain exclusive insights on why sustainable means profitable, how to navigate increasing regulatory demands and a game plan to incorporate sustainability into your business strategy. ...
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Interview with Dr. Marcio Wagner da Silva, Process Engineer & Project Manager, Petrobras

Dr. Marcio Wagner da Silva, Process Engineer & Project Manager from Petrobras shares his views on biggest challenge faced by the refining and petrochemical industry. ...
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Interview with Kemas Adrian, Environmental and Sustainability Engineer, Pertamina Hulu

How can vertical integration help the industry move towards sustainable success and can the era of virtual refinery help secure a clean energy future? What ...
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Interview with Eliza Habna Lana, Olefin Hot Process Engineer, PT Chandra Asri

Eliza explores gender diversity in the oil and gas industry and how the current climate has affected opportunities for women in oil and gas. Please ...
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Interview with Dr. Purandar Chakravarty, Head of Innovation and Alternate Energy, Nayara Energy

Dr. Purandar spoke about how new technologies can shape the recovery of the industry and questions if we are entering the era of virtual refinery. ...
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Video Interview with Tibor Komróczki, Head of Process Information & Automation, MOL

Learn how digitalisation and new technologies can help streamline processes and transform business operations and how to stand out in a busy marketplace. Tibor Komróczki, ...
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Video Interview with Supratim Mukhopadhyay, Director, Pre-Sales, APAC at Hexagon

Top tips on how to stay ahead – how AI and digital transformation can streamline operations, drive business growth, and help businesses achieve their sustainability ...
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Video Interview with Simon Charewicz, Technology Service Owner, Denver

Exclusive insights on using today's climate as a catalyst for innovation, how technology can help businesses be sustainable, and executing digital strategy at speed. Simon ...
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Exclusive Insights On Business Success with Ingenero CEO Pratap Nair

Hear from Pratap Nair on staying ahead in a competitive and hyper-connected market in this exclusive one-on-one interview. To keep you up to date on ...
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Interview with Norzaimah M Alias, TP Principal, Group Technical Solutions, PETRONAS

Norzaimah shared some main challenges that come with being a woman in the traditionally male-dominated oil industry. Please introduce your role at PETRONAS I’ve been ...
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Interview with Napaporn Ratanapoka, VP Refinery, PTT Global Chemical

Napaporn Ratanapoka, VP Refinery from PTT Global Chemical shares on her thoughts on gender diversity in oil and gas industry and other industry topics. Please ...
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New Technologies Driving the Next Normal with Chip Hilarides, President, OnPoint

In the next normal, innovation will shape the way we do business. New technologies and partnerships will improve safety, provide critical insights and drive greater ...
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On Demand Content

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Webcast: Roadmap for successful implementation of digitalisation in oil & gas

“Over 90% of decision makers believe that, they’ll be left behind if they don’t digitalize” It can be hard to measure the ROI of digitalisation. ...
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Moving Towards more Autonomous Operations in Energy and Chemicals

The global pandemic, shifts in consumer demand, and the challenging economic climate have posed an existential threat to the downstream industry as we know it. ...
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APM 4.0 – Redefining your Asset Strategy

Assets are said to be the heart of any business. As Asset Intensive Organizations are starting to move towards Industry 4.0, it is imperative that ...
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Post-Pandemic Success For Oil And Gas Leaders with Albemarle Corporation’s Dan McQueen

Top tips for FCC operators to build business success and remain competitive during post COVID-19 recovery in this exclusive one-on-one webinar. The current COVID-19 related ...
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Exclusive Insights On Business Success with Ingenero CEO Pratap Nair

Hear from Pratap Nair on staying ahead in a competitive and hyper-connected market in this exclusive one-on-one interview. To keep you up to date on ...
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New Technologies Driving the Next Normal with Chip Hilarides, President, OnPoint

In the next normal, innovation will shape the way we do business. New technologies and partnerships will improve safety, provide critical insights and drive greater ...
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Webcast: Managing Business in A Changing Downstream Industry

The pandemic has overturned the way we do business. Now, as lockdowns ease, business leaders are navigating the new challenges of the next normal. Hear ...
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Industry Reports

Asian Downstream Insights Global Survey Results

We recently conducted a Global Oil & Gas Industry Survey, and gathered valuable feedback and opinions to help us take the pulse of the downstream oil & ...
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SCG optimizes chemical plant operations with Microsoft autonomous systems

Reducing waste and optimising production are business imperatives for today's chemical leaders. SCG, one of the largest integrated petrochemical companies in Thailand, optimised their chemical ...
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Case Study: Intelligent Software Solutions for Process Decision Excellence

Ingenero’s Operations Decision Insight solution helped a midstream USA company centralise their asset visibility and enhance their profitability by 22%. See their first-hand case-study on ...
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Infographic: Drones In Downstream Oil & Gas

Drones are bringing the downstream industry to new heights. Our infographic gives a birds-eye overview on drone technology’s impact on the oil and gas sector ...
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Industry Report: Hybrid Modeling: AI and Domain Expertise Combine to Optimize Assets

This paper summarizes the business challenges this new technology solves, the three types of hybrid models AspenTech is introducing to the market, several of the ...
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Case Study: Risk-Based Work Selection – Planning a Turnaround of the “Right Size”

In a first-hand case study, Abby King, Manager of the Reliability Division at Becht and Andy Saunders-Tack, Director, Asia-Pacific at Becht, share insights on Risk-Based ...
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Executive Brief: Industrial AI Accelerates Digital Transformation for Capital-Intensive Industries

In light of today’s unprecedented workforce shifts and market volatility, industrial organizations need the capabilities from Industrial AI applications to derive business outcomes and remain ...
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Whitepaper: Brittle Fracture Assessment of SCC Flare Knock Out Drum

In partnership with: In a pioneering technical white paper, Rizal Rahman, Head of Operations, Steam Cracker Complex, PRefChem presents a first-hand case study of a ...
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Optimised Assets: how digitalisation is upgrading the APM vision

Whitepaper: How to realize a digitalized future Asset Performance Management strategy

Maximize efficiency across engineering, operations, and performance with APM 4.0. Fill in the form below to download the full Whitepaper. Fill in the form below ...
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Download HSE eBook: Virtual Refinery to Virtual Safety – How Can HSE Leaders Adapt?

In this eBook, gain insights from HSE leaders and explore the future of Health and Safety in the oil and gas downstream industry. As operators ...
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Sustainability in Refining and Petrochemicals

Find out the truth about what decarbonisation will mean for the downstream sector and how to survive and thrive in a sustainable future. Sustainability is ...
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Digitalising the downstream supply chain

Digitalisation is revolutionising your supply chain. But how can you separate the truth from the hype? Digitalisation is revolutionising your supply chain. These days operators ...
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