innovation

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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60 Years of Integrity – a Family Legacy

By: Dr. Chuck Becht IV (CEO) History and Evolution: Becht was founded by Charles Becht III in 1964; he did so as he wanted to have ...
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SK Innovation and SK E&S Announce Merger, Forming Asia-Pacific’s Largest Private Energy Company With Assets of KRW 100 Trillion

■ To achieve EBITDA of KRW 20 trillion by 2030 through three major synergies: portfolio, financial/profit Structure, and growth momentum ① Portfolio competitiveness: to establish ...
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Leong Wei Hung to succeed Tan Soo Koong as Chief Executive Officer of Singapore LNG Corporation

With effect from 7 April 2024, Mr Leong Wei Hung will succeed Mr Tan Soo Koong as the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore LNG Corporation ...
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Aramco expands global venture capital programme with $4bn funds injection

Aramco has allocated an additional $4 billion to its global venture capital arm, Aramco Ventures. It will more than double the capital allotted to Aramco ...
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Data for All: Bridging the IT-OT Divide for the Future of Digitalization

In today's complex and ever-changing technological landscape, integration between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is not just a buzzword; it's a necessity. AspenTech ...
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Asian Downstream Summit sees increased focus on downstream sector’s decarbonisation drive

The annual Asian Downstream Summit and co-located Asian Refining Technology Conference were held last week at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, as ...
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The workforce’s changing tides

Asian Downstream Insights speaks with Charles Becht V, President of Becht, to find out more about current regulatory uncertainties, as well as shifting perspectives on ...
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Integrating Capital Project Work into Maintenance Turnarounds

INTRODUCTION Maintenance Turnarounds represent significant cost expenditures for any refinery or petrochemical plant. An overrun in time and money on a turnaround can significantly impact ...
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NGEL and Nayara Energy collaborate in production of Green Hydrogen

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited-India’s leading integrated power producer and Nayara Energy, a new-age international downstream Energy Company ...
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