Petrochemicals
The role of oil & gas in a changing energy mix
“This is an important year for energy discussions, given the urgency to tackle climate change,” said Richard Lim, Chairman of the Energy Market Authority, as he opened the Singapore International Energy Week Global launch last week. Innovation in a changing energy mix As the world demands more energy, it also demands that it be produced…
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The role of oil & gas in a changing energy mix
“This is an important year for energy discussions, given the urgency to tackle climate change,” said Richard Lim, Chairman of the Energy Market Authority, as ...
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Key pillars for the future of downstream
The crude oil refining industry is currently facing a great challenge, as refiners continue to face the realities of the ongoing energy transition, price volatility ...
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Shell pioneers new virtual manufacturing technology
Shell’s Pulau Bukom manufacturing site, and the home of Singapore’s first refinery, recently piloted the “Digital Twin”, technology that will help to digitise their manufacturing ...
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In the loop: Bringing back returns to downstream leaders
The concept of a circular economy – a system built around the constant re-use and recycling of existing resources and materials – can be applied ...
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Smart petrochemicals: A smart business move
Petrochemicals leaders are getting smart about Smart technologies. A sector previously “lagging behind” when it came to digital progress, now digitalisation and automation are saving ...
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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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Light fuels, heavy impact. How hydroprocessing is bringing new opportunities to Asia’s refiners
Refiners are cleaning up to face a new era and they are turning to technology to catalyse the process. In a competitive market, with increasing ...
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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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Tides of change for Thailand. An outlook on the kingdom’s growing green energy economy
Last March, as many businesses halted operations in the wave of COVID-19 disruption, Thai Oil was celebrating new beginnings. The country’s largest oil refinery held ...
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Increasingly Autonomous Operations in Energy and Chemicals. Aspen Technology on the next era of Smart plants
In the next phase of the market, downstream operations will be self-sustaining, self-learning and self-optimized for autonomous success. The rise in tech talent and advances ...
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Asia’s post-COVID outlook – top predictions from ADI for the elusive new normal
As the world charts its journey to post-pandemic recovery, industries are on the lookout for signs of market trends to come. Here’s what to look ...
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How to leverage digitalization for sustainable manufacturing
In partnership with: Sustainability is a broad topic and has been described as being made up of three pillars: the economy, the society, and the ...
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Rezel Catalysts Corporation on the post-pandemic rise of catalytic reforming
Far from being limited to transportation fuels, refining and petrochemical processes create a variety of products that are used in everyday life. Fueled by the ...
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A catalyst for change: Albemarle Corporation on new FCC opportunities for refiners
2020 forced us to a standstill. As borders shut and regions locked down, our vehicle to the world became the lens of our webcam. This ...
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Clearing the Fog on Digital Transformation
There are many manual tasks in plants which require personnel and contractors to come to a site, which prevents working from home or other remote ...
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Times of change. Converting crude to chemicals, and traditional refineries to COTC
With a petrochemicals sector that currently accounts for 12% of global oil demand and is set to almost triple that by 2030, converting crude to ...
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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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The petrochemical presence. How the shift to petrochemicals is reshaping the downstream industry
Petrochemicals are part of everything we do. They’re in the plastic that packages our food, the fertilizer that boosts our crops, the detergent that cleans ...
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Hydrogen: The Multi-Billion-Dollar Question Shaping the Future of the Downstream Industry
Is hydrogen the future? Three downstream leaders share the reality behind the hydrogen hype. Examining the commerciality and sustainability of hydrogen as an energy source ...
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Digital Implementation for Oil & Gas – Exclusive insights from Shell
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a period of changing old behaviours to fit new situations, and for Ibrahim Al-Syed, Global Digital Implementation Lead at Shell, ...
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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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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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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 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 Arief Frianda Rahmadi, Digital Technology Engineer, PT. Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk
Arief Frianda Rahmadi, Digital Technology Engineer, PT. Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk shares his thoughts on the biggest challenges faced by the refining & petrochemical industry. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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