This session will feature a discussion of current hydroprocessing issues by experienced industry panelists. Topics include:

• Co-processing of renewable and crude-based stocks in conventional units


• Feed contaminants effects and solutions


• Catalyst cycle length extension


• Reactor pressure drop causes and mitigations


• Discussion of reactor entry concerns related to pyrophoric catalyst

Facilitator:
Jeff Johns, Becht
Megan Skrodolis, Unicat

Panelists:
Goutam Biswas, Chevron Lummus Global LLC
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Kyle Dunaway, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Andrea Battiston, Ketjen Corporation