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CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy

Posted May 26, 2022

To help decarbonize industrial plants, CO2 emissions can be captured and stored. However, challenges exist in moving CO2 from the plant to storage....

Innovative recycling, driving circularity while decarbonizing the petrochemical industry

Posted May 25, 2022

In this episode, Axens details some of the challenges in chemically recycling plastics, along with new technologies that can be solutions.

Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

Posted May 6, 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are making their way to the forefront of boardrooms within the oil and gas industry. Strong ESG performance...

Blockchain and the downstream segment: Increasing efficiency through technology

Posted May 6, 2022

This podcast examines several aspects of using blockchain within the oil and gas industry, including why it is used and how, its benefits, and challenges....

History of the HPI: The 1950s: Capacity expansion, HDPE/PP, polycarbonate, computers and rocket science

Posted May 6, 2022

Hydrocarbon Processing continues its History of the HPI series with major technological developments in the refining and petrochemical industries during...