Refinery Tracker

The Refining Community: Waiting for Profitability

The industry is looking optimistically toward the end of 2010 for margins to improve. Meanwhile, refiners continue to cut back on run rates while also making efforts to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Ammonium Salt Fouling and Corrosion in Hydroprocessing Units

Ammonium salt related fouling and corrosion can be controlled in hydroprocessing units.

High Conversion Hydrocracking Catalysts

A variety of catalysts are available for the a hydrocracking unit’s treatment beds.

Operations Focused Profitability Targets Catalyst Programs and Utilization Rates

Low margins in a down cycle require careful changes to the way refiners plan operations at reduced capacity. Important considerations need to be given to funding ongoing programs, such as catalyst evaluation programs.

Optimizing Energy Efficiency, Reducing Operating Costs

Expanded simulation capabilities are improving energy efficiency for steam, electrical and heat optimization. Collection of field data with mobile devices can help detect precursors to equipment failure.