The expectations placed on plant operators have never been higher. Regulatory frameworks are tightening, environmental accountability is under constant scrutiny and the margin for error in process safety is shrinking. At the same time, producers are expected to improve efficiency,…
Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), cased pipelines and insulated surfaces are all common sights in the chemical processing industry (CPI) landscape. They also have one thing in common: void spaces that are vulnerable to corrosion, yet are difficult to protect due…
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Compressors play a significant role in project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions at BASF facility in Germany The “green” transformation is becoming increasingly important across the chemical process industries (CPI), and a key strategy for lowering CO2 emissions from industrial…
The manufacturing industry is fraught with uncertainty. Businesses face a host of challenges, including shifting supply and demand, evolving regulatory environments and a proliferation of sustainable and circular processes, meaning that they need to get creative in how they approach…
When it comes to supply-chain and logistics considerations, there are a variety of activities and service options available to help chemical manufacturers improve their sustainability balance sheet. It’s clear that there is not one single component that ensures the most…
From cause statements to documenting scope to traceability, the value of HAZOP data depends strongly on how results are articulated and maintained While the categorical structure of HAZOP records is well-established in industry, considerable variation exists in how causes, consequences…
Fluorinated organic chemicals have become a flashpoint in environmental health. Treatment methods exist to remove them from water supplies, but there remain a host of technical, scaling and regulatory questions associated with them. This article offers practical insight on technology…
The role of methanol in the global chemical and energy-transition industries is evolving. Innovations in the production of methanol are reducing its carbon footprint Methanol is undergoing a transformation from a commodity chemical to an important enabler of the global…
In a sector where capacity constraints, regulatory demands, and raw material shortages increasingly threaten day-to-day operations, it is crucial for chemical processors to understand the key factors to consider when selecting a toll processing partner Chemical manufacturers are currently working…