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Reduce OPEX and improve sustainability through digital energy optimization strategies

Posted February 17, 2021 •

Energy optimization is a key opportunity to reduce energy cost and lower emissions. Digital transformation solutions can accelerate the return of energy...

Reliability: Plan startups wisely and involve SMEs

Posted February 12, 2021 • 00:05:38

Hydrocarbon Processing's Reliability Editor, Heinz Bloch summarizes the experience of a former colleague in which he was selected as the expert witness...

Are chemical companies ready for the future of work?

Posted February 11, 2021 •

How can companies adapt to the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and oil/gas market volatility? This podcast examines four levers of transformation...

The tools advancing the HPI into the digital age

Posted February 4, 2021 •

This podcast provides an overview of some of the many digital technologies being adopted in the HPI to increase safety, productivity, profitability...

Escaping the "cyclone market" in downstream energy

Posted January 28, 2021 •

Several challenges facing the downstream processing industry have led to reduced insurance limits/coverages at significantly higher prices, leading...