DecarbonX has conducted experiments introducing AI to the operation of heat exchangers in refineries, through its HEX Care innovation, with a potentially big impact on fouling prevention
Petrochemicals
Oil and gas processing: the new map
Igor Nasirov, vice president, Euro Petroleum Consultants DMCC assesses trends impacting the development of the refining and petrochemicals sector
DecarbonX highlights need to tackle fouling in refineries
Ahead of COP28, DecarbonX, an Angara initiative driving decarbonisation solutions for petroleum infrastructure, is calling for urgent action from the petroleum industry to tackle the issue of fouling in refineries
Japan provides loan for Basra Refinery Upgrading Project
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Iraq in Baghdad to provide a Japanese ODA loan of up to 203,060mn yen (US$1.39mn) for the Basra Refinery Upgrading Project
Aramco records strong Q2 performance despite challenges in global oil prices
Despite the decrease in global crude oil prices in Q2 of 2023, Aramco has recorded a strong financial performance in the same period, driven by efficient low-cost production and supply reliability