The Main Column
by Hydrocarbon Processing
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Building the future of compression: Engineering, manufacturing and…
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About this podcast
The Main Column podcast, brought to you by Hydrocarbon Processing, stands as the premier audio destination for professionals in the downstream oil and gas industry seeking the latest insights and trends. Each episode delves into critical topics, including technology advancements, sustainability, energy transition, and operational excellence. With expert interviews and high listener engagement, this podcast delivers significant value, offering listeners thought-provoking discussions that enhance understanding and drive industry innovation. Whether you're seeking to stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry news, deepen your professional knowledge, or explore emerging technologies and strategies for sustainability and efficiency, The Main Column podcast is your essential resource for all things downstream. Join us as we navigate the industry's complexities, offering valuable perspectives and insights that empower professionals to make informed decisions and lead confidently.
Episodes
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- Building the future of compression: Engineering, manufacturing and innovation · 13 minIn this conversation, Tony Sardella, General Manager of Atlas Copco ComTech, discusses the evolution of compressor technology and the gas processing industry. He highlights key…
- Clean gas, reliable operations: Inside Clariant’s ActiSorb™ GP portfolio for gas processing · 14 minNatural gas streams often carry sulfur and mercury. Left in, they damage equipment, put compliance at risk and harm the environment. In this episode, Nennette Richard-Jordan…
- Advancing gas and LNG through digitalization and decarbonization: A discussion with Chay Kin Wah of Yokogawa · 5 minChay Kin Wah, Regional Chief Executive for ASEAN, Pacific and China and President of Yokogawa Engineering Asia Pte. Ltd., discusses the future of natural gas and LNG in Southeast…
- Axens at 25: From technology licensor to industrial partner · 11 minIn this episode, Tina Cract, CEO of Axens Americas, shares insights into the company's innovative technologies, market strategies and future plans in the energy and refining…
- CLARITY™ Digital Solutions: What Better Catalyst Data Could Do for Your Plant · 8 minThis episode, featuring Felicitas Cokoja and Morgan Engelmeyer of Clariant, explores how Clarity and Clarity Prime are transforming refining and chemical plant operations by…
- Turning refinery data into operational value · 13 minIn this episode, Cesar Martinez, Industry Marketing Manager, Oil and Gas, Endress+Hauser discusses how refineries can leverage process data and measurement technology to optimize…
- Creating value through refinery transformation : A 360° approach to revamps and repurposing with Axens · 5 minIn this episode, Benoit Chedal-Anglay, Global Asset Optimization Director, Axens, shares insights on global fuel market needs, technological solutions for energy and chemical…
- Flare gas recovery: Turning emissions into value · 7 minIn this episode, Seth Lloyd, Business Development Manager, Oil and Gas, Aerzen USA, discusses flare gas recovery, its benefits, design considerations and future prospects. Learn…
- Balancing refining reliability and the low-carbon transition · 5 minIn this episode, Gustavo Marroquin, Director of Global Service Sales, Americas, Ebara Elliott Energy, shares insights on balancing traditional refining with low-carbon…
- Close measurement gaps without shutdowns · 6 minThis episode explores how non-intrusive measurement instrumentation can help refineries improve safety, reliability and efficiency by closing measurement gaps without shutdowns…
- Nucleated foam: Transforming heat exchanger maintenance with ReNu technology · 10 minIn this episode, Vanessa Frugé, Regional Sales Manager, Refined Technologies, discusses innovative cleaning methods for air-cooled heat exchangers, emphasizing nucleated foam…
- Digitalizing catalyst management for next-generation refinery optimization: A discussion with Ketjen · 9 minIn this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing explores how Ketjen’s innovative platform iKet™ is transforming catalyst management in refineries through real-time data analysis, AI…
- From flow assurance to asset reliability: Technology-driven solutions for midstream operations excellence · 7 minIn this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing sits down with Ebuka Nwakile, Industry Technical Consultant and Global Marketing Manager Midstream, Nalco Water (an Ecolab company)…
- Refining for the future: Flexibility, innovation and strategy · 6 minIn this episode, Gary Cheng, Director, FCC Strategic Marketing, W.R. Grace discusses how the refining industry is evolving in response to global challenges, including feedstock…
- Designing and operating successful refinery overhead water wash systems · 11 minIn this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Joel Lack, Senior Technology Advisor, Baker Hughes, about water wash systems in refinery overheads, exploring why some systems…
- Navigating U.S. energy policy: Impacts of the CRAs and RFS on the fuel market · 8 minIn this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Erica Perryman, Vice President of Communications, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), about the impact of the…
- Managing micro-maldistribution to help lengthen reactor cycles · 24 minIn this episode, Austin Schneider, Vice President of Technology at Crystaphase, discusses RDT Technology, an innovative material designed to help address micro maldistribution in…
- How catalysts turn refinery offgas streams into valuable products—Part 2 · 19 minIn this episode, Holli Garrett, Global Product Manager for Ethylene at Clariant Catalysts discusses the complexities of refinery offgas treatment, focusing on designing effective…
- How downstream operators can build environmental programs that strengthen operational assurance · 12 minFor downstream operators, environmental performance can no longer be separate from operational performance. A missed emissions issue, delayed test result, unreliable monitoring…
- Cybersecurity: A discussion in threat mitigation and resilience · 28 minIn this episode, cybersecurity expert Paul Smith, Honeywell Technologies, discusses the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the impact of artificial intelligence on cyber…
