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December 2024

This issue begins with a keynote article exploring the rise of digitalisation in the downstream industry. This issue also features articles on emissions control and carbon accounting. Other key themes include safety, heat technology and sulfur.

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A catalyst for transformation
Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), Bulgaria, explores how digital innovations are reshaping the downstream oil and gas sector by optimising operations, improving decision-making, and enhancing sustainability.

Balancing safety and sustainability
Colin M. Frazier, the American Petroleum Institute (API), USA, discusses the importance of the API’s Process Safety Site Assessment Program (PSSAP®) in advancing safety in sustainable energy operations.

Clear about carbon
Pascal Gaillot, Yokogawa, Europe, outlines the role of carbon accounting certification in the petrochemical industry as companies strive to meet sustainability goals.

Cutting emissions without compromise
Anton Korobeynikov, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Czech Republic, examines the use of high-emissivity coatings in refineries to improve catalytic reforming efficiency, demonstrating significant energy consumption and emission reductions.

Completing the thermal loop
Miranda Pizzella, Watlow, discusses how advanced heater technology and an integrated thermal loop can boost efficiency and sustainability in the downstream oil and gas industry.

Guiding the way
Matthias Schopf and Joshua Baptist, Eastman Chemical Co., USA, outline how the Strictly Closed Controlled Systems guidelines are vital in mitigating the risks associated with the use of heat transfer fluids in industrial processes.

Conquering the extremes
Ryan Ritz, The Lubrizol Corporation, outlines the importance of proper start-up and shutdown of thermal fluid systems operating under demanding conditions within hydrocarbon processing plants.

Accuracy, reliability and flexibility
Ryan Cumpston, AMETEK Process Instruments, USA, explores advancements in moisture analysis technology for gas processing.

Safety through precision
Karen Gargallo, Servomex, UK, explores why accurate oxygen measurements are vital in safety critical industrial processes.

Smart with sulfur
Ulrich Nanz, IPCO, Germany, discusses how high-capacity sulfur granulation can be carried out according to SUDIC quality specifications.


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