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Decarbonisation and sustainability value chains
May-2023
Deciding which decarbonisation pathway to adopt can be difficult, as there are multiple technologies to consider, each with its own risks and rewards.
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Monitoring technology for ethylene crackers and SMRs
Jan-2022
Digital solutions and infrared technologies help steam cracker and SMR operators improve temperature homogeneity and fuel efficiency.
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Choosing the ideal CO2 drying solution for CCS applications
Aug-2022
Aluminosilicate adsorbents provide a reliable, low-energy solution for CO2 dehydration prior to transport, storage or usage.
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Decarbonising through advances in heat exchange technology
Aug-2022
How moving bed heat exchange technology is driving innovation in thermal energy storage.
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Creating value from wastes to help achieve net zero
Nov-2022
Transport fuels and circular economy products from wastes are essential ingredients in the energy transition journey towards net zero.
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Near and long-term options for decarbonising steel production
Nov-2022
Longer-term solutions to decarbonise the steel industry are not sustainable today, but steelmakers can take affordable short-term steps towards decarb ...
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Hydrogen: potential superfuel?
Jan-2022
High hydrogen fuels have the potential to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuels, depending on how the hydrogen is produced.
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Power-to-X integration, the methanol case
Aug-2022
Renewable power to methanol projects can provide an economically attractive route to renewable methanol production.
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If hydrogen is the answer to energy security, let’s talk carbon, not colour
Nov-2022
We are on the brink of a clean-hydrogen revolution, but we need a change of language and the development of a global clean hydrogen market.
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Carbon utilisation to accelerate the transition to net zero
May-2023
Captured carbon can be converted into valuable products, enabling circularity and decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries.
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Decarbonisation of industrial process heating - electric heaters
Mar-2023
Electricity is a potential carbon-free solution to process heating, but since not all heat sources are created equal, electrical heating equipment must ...
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Biofuels syncrude pathway for producing SAF from waste
May-2023
A waste-to-fuels process converts refuse derived fuel to syncrude that can be readily refined and co-processed to form SAF using conventional refining ...
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production: what’s next?
Jun-2023
New technology will make possible the conversion of ethanol into low-carbon jet fuel that is compatible with existing fueling infrastructure at airpor ...
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Mar-2023
New chemical recycling technologies will supplement existing mechanical recycling.
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Progressing decarbonisation discussions at the IMO
Feb-2022
IMO plans to incorporate short, mid- and long-term measures in its GHG reduction strategy by 2023, including certification for low and zero carbon marine ...
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Energy transition technology scenarios
Aug-2022
How the technology landscape may change in the short, medium and long term of the energy transition.
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Advances in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies
Mar-2023
Carbon capture and hydrogen purification technologies can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and support the growing hydrogen economy.
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Safe oxygen production for Giga-scale hydrogen generation
Feb-2022
ASU design and operation relies on engineering expertise to ensure that the Giga-scale production of oxygen to make low carbon hydrogen is done safely ...
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CO2 capture and natural gas savings in SMR process
Aug-2021
Study of the efficiency optimisation of an H2 production plant through natural gas reforming and its contribution to preserving the environment.
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Renewable energy transition: challenges and opportunities in the power sector
Feb-2022
Addressing the top five challenges in the renewable energy transition will likely create global, cross industry opportunities for innovation, investment, ...
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The heat-pump way to more sustainability
Nov-2022
The heat pump as an industrial technology has been mature for decades, but only now with sustainability demands and price of fossil fuels is it coming ...
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Decarbonising fired process heaters with zero-emission electric heat
Nov-2022
Replacing conventional fossil fuel-based combustion systems with electric resistance heating systems can result in significant decarbonisation gains.
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Navigating environmental complexities at pace
Nov-2022
Revamping existing hydrogen plants can provide a significant and lasting impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions towards net zero
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All roads leading to sustainable aviation fuel
May-2023
A spotlight on the main technology options to transition from fossil-derived jet fuel to SAF on the journey towards sustainable mobility.
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Carbon storage in concrete through accelerated carbonation
Nov-2023
With 88.5% of GHG emissions created from concrete during cement production, there is an urgency to develop technology for the industry to hit net zero ...
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The challenges of transitioning to green hydrogen
Feb-2024
Green hydrogen is a significant and promising source of renewable energy, but it faces several economic, technical, and regulatory challenges.
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Innovative technological paths for carbon dioxide capture
Mar-2023
A review of advances in carbon capture technologies. Continuous improvement of existing processes for efficient removal of CO2 from flue gases is esse ...
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DMX CO2 capture technology: an industrial demonstration
Apr-2023
An innovative CO2 capture absorption process technology offers improved performance and reduced energy requirements compared with existing solvent.
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Improvements to water gas shift process
Dec-2019
With a growing population supplies of natural resources are under ever-increasing pressure, their sustainable use has never been higher on the agenda.
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Get 20% more hydrogen than nameplate in your next turnaround
May-2020
A foil-supported catalyst meets increased hydrogen demand within a 
normal turnaround.
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CO2 capture and natural gas savings in SMR process
Aug-2021
Study of the efficiency optimisation of an H2 production plant through natural gas reforming and its contribution to preserving the environment.
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Green hydrogen: a possible path towards a low carbon future
Nov-2021
Interest in green hydrogen is reaching unprecedented levels, and the fuel could play an important role in decarbonising hard-to-electrify sectors of the ...
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Monitoring technology for ethylene crackers and SMRs
Jan-2022
Digital solutions and infrared technologies help steam cracker and SMR operators improve temperature homogeneity and fuel efficiency.
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Flue gas analysers for safe combustion of high hydrogen fuels
May-2022
Proper flue gas monitoring is critical to ensure safe combustion control, fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions, especially when firing high hydrogen ...
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Achieving 95% direct CO2 reduction for hydrogen plants
Jun-2022
Decarbonisation solutions targeting existing refinery hydrogen plants enable refiners to achieve long-term CO2 capture while minimising site space requirements ...
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Co-processing of bio-based feedstocks in the FCC unit
Aug-2022
Using bio-based feedstocks as a decarbonisation lever is one of the most effective methods to address Scope 3 downstream emissions.
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Stability and durability of water electrolysers
Mar-2023
A review of developments in water electrolysis for hydrogen production and the potential to increase efficiency and hydrogen production rates over longer ...
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Decarbonisation of industrial process heating - electric heaters
Mar-2023
Electricity is a potential carbon-free solution to process heating, but since not all heat sources are created equal, electrical heating equipment must ...
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Refining - what is the path of future growth?
Mar-2023
A look at the key risks and uncertainties for the oil and refining industry in 2023, and what it should invest in to become more resilient to the energy ...
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Raffinerie Heide: a refinery reinvents itself
Mar-2023
How Raffinerie Heide is driving innovation and pioneering the development of green hydrogen through its HySCALE100 and Westküste 100 initiatives.
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Cleaner alternatives to heavy fuel oil
May-2023
Industries are waking up to the reality of climate change, and oil-in-water emulsion fuels stand out as an immediate transition solution.
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Carbon storage in concrete through accelerated carbonation
Nov-2023
With 88.5% of GHG emissions created from concrete during cement production, there is an urgency to develop technology for the industry to hit net zero ...
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Producing synthetic fuels from renewable feeds
Feb-2024
A comprehensive review of renewable processes and feedstocks used in the production of renewable or synthetic fuels.
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Unlocking high-pressure ammonia cracking
Feb-2024
Accelerate catalyst screening and process optimisation with advanced high throughput techniques
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Minimise emissions with control and monitoring solutions
Feb-2024
Intelligent technologies like solenoid valves, wireless thief-hatch monitors, and advanced redundant control systems can help reduce methane emissions ...
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Decarbonising the aviation industry
Feb-2024
The future of sustainable aviation fuels is driven by a commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets and continuous innovation.
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Primary data sharing for supply chain decarbonisation
Feb-2024
Study to highlight the environmental impact across a product supply chain so substainability improvements can be implemented.
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Towards net zero with synthetic fuel gasoline
May-2024
How the integration of a synthetic gasoline production plant into an existing refinery is crucial for reducing CO2 emissions while ensuring continuity ...
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Could carbon capture be the key to decarbonising heavy industry?
May-2024
Carbon capture is an important option for reducing CO2 emissions and could be the linchpin for decarbonising hard-to-abate industries in the near term ...
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If hydrogen is the answer to energy security, let’s talk carbon, not colour
Nov-2022
We are on the brink of a clean-hydrogen revolution, but we need a change of language and the development of a global clean hydrogen market.
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A path to net-zero emissions for the oil and gas industry
Feb-2024
Digitalisation and automation will be key to cleaner extraction, processing, and transportation of hydrocarbons
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Heat trace solutions for the energy transition
Jan-2024
Mission-critical heat trace solutions for the energy transition industries are essential as more industrial facilities convert to clean fuels and CO2 ...
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Scenario analysis for exploring pathways to decarbonisation (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
In 2021, world leaders gathered for COP26 in Glasgow to reaffirm the global commitment to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and limit global warming ...
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Role of of CCS and hydrogen in decarbonisation (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
In the pursuit of global climate ambitions outlined in the Paris Agreement, the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen technologies has ...
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Results of a 20-year partnership in 100% HVO ReNewFine for renewable diesel and SAF (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Ketjen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle, launched in January of this year from its headquarters in Houston, Texas. Our solutions support clean energy, ...
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REFuelEU sets rules for SAF Refineries need a plan for success (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
On September 13, the European Parliament approved the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which increases sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) requirements within ...
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Minor changes for major results: Reduce, reuse, and repurpose (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Transformational change within a refinery can be challenging to navigate. New policies that incentivise sustainability also require significant invest ...
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Leadership challenges in the energy transition (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Amidst the dynamic canvas of the energy transition, the beacon of effective leadership shines ever brighter, illuminating the path through challenges toward ...
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How SOx additives can reduce the environmental impact of FCCs with wet gas scrubbers (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Over the last 80 years, the FCC has played a critical role in the refining industry and continues to adapt to shifting industry conditions. The next opportunity ...
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Assessing options, viability and risks for change to green refinery (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
In order to meet the mandates of the Paris Agreement, as well as carbon intensity and greenhouse gas emission reductions, fossil fuel-based transportation ...
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Achieving end-of-life plastic circularity with a refinery unit (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Every year, in Europe alone, roughly 30 million tonnes of plastic waste is collected. However, more than 80% of that resource is not recycled into new ...
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Using water electrolysis to transform hydrogen production (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
There is a global trend toward producing clean hydrogen to achieve the ambitious net zero emissions target by 2050.
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The REE concept enhancing environmental sustainability in the oil and gas industry (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
The oil and gas industry stands at a crossroads, facing the urgent need for sustainable practices amid global environmental concerns. Hoerbiger, a global ...
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Route towards sustainability CO2-derived bio-based polycarbonate (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
The continuous depletion of fossil-based feedstock and excessive emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) has affected the ecological environment and become ...
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Novel reactor for three-phase hydroprocessing applications (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
Hydroprocessing treats heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks with hydrogen to create high-quality fuels in a heterogeneous, exothermic process.
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India’s used lubricating oil Treasure or trash (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
To achieve smooth writing, one must eliminate resistance between pen and paper, right? This resistance to the motion is nothing but a phenomenon known ...
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Increasing chemicals by integrating refinery with petrochemicals (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
This article explores the integration of refineries with petrochemicals to increase chemical production.
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Hydrogen power for generators vs cost-driven natural gas (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
Regulatory policies promoting green hydrogen are accelerating, but natural gas (NG) is far more competitive on a per-cost basis.
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Hybrid loading of regenerated and fresh catalyst to cut carbon footprint (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
Catalysts are typically one of the largest controllable costs for a refiner. Reusing properly regenerated catalysts avoids unnecessary spending and complements ...
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Crude-to-chemicals complex Transition to a net-zero future (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
In today’s world, the expanding chemical value chain requires superior processing flexibility to shift hydrocarbons from fuels to olefins and aromatics ...
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A systems approach at work to solve electrification challenges at scale
Nov-2023
Industrial organisations can push decarbonisation forward by shifting process heater systems from fossil fuel-burning to electric. This kind of electrification ...
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Carbon storage in concrete through accelerated carbonation
Nov-2023
With 88.5% of GHG emissions created from concrete during cement production, there is an urgency to develop technology for the industry to hit net zero ...
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Decarbonisation of transport fuels to reduce emissions
Nov-2023
With transportation responsible for almost one-third of global CO2 emissions, the priority is to be able to meet future demands while moving towards net ...
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Reducing GHG emissions from international shipping
Nov-2023
The International Maritime Organization’s revised strategy and future plans.
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Paving the way to low-carbon propylene from the FCC unit
Nov-2023
With the demand for propylene expected to increase in the petrochemical industry, new technology is required to process it and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Technology pathways for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
May-2024
(White Paper) - To meet CO2 emissions reduction targets by 2050, accelerating the development and deployment of SAF is the best option to decarbonise the ...
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Heat trace solutions for the energy transition
Jan-2024
Mission-critical heat trace solutions for the energy transition industries are essential as more industrial facilities convert to clean fuels and CO2 ...