Improvements in catalyst and additive technology continue to boost refinery profitability. This session will highlight how next generation FCC catalyst and additives are being used to allow refiners to process increasingly challenging feedstocks and cost effectively manage stack emissions. Case studies will be presented that demonstrate increased profitability where these advancements have been deployed.
Facilitator: Mike Federspiel, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
Vasileios Komvokis, BASF
Jason Goodson and Hongbo Ma, Johnson Matthey
Christian Carnahan, CITGO
In the last few years, we have recognized improvement opportunities for recruiting local trades. The identified opportunities can be summarized as experience and exposure. Most instrumentation applicants have the proper certifications but lack field experience. Motiva has recently addressed this issue by building a training program that assesses the development needs of a new hire. This allows us to develop individual training plans and test for comprehension. The training program will have its first trainee beginning in September.
Sponsored by Nalco Water
Renewable diesel production units have been online for several years as operators shift their attention to renewable fuels to support their ESG commitments. This technology is similar to traditional hydroprocessing with some of the major differences being in feedstocks, operating conditions, product intermediates, metallurgy and others. A panel of experts from these operating companies will be on hand to answer audience led questions on RD operations while providing operational feedback, lessons learned and best practices.
Facilitator: Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panel:
Paul Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Company
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66
Tanner Lawrence, Diamond Green Diesel
Rich Smith, Chevron Products Company
This presentation will focus on industrial pump monitoring and machine optimization and showcasing IoT’s revolutionary impact on our industry. We will explore solving real problems through digitalization and the seamless connectivity of objects, illustrating how data-driven insights and automation are transforming the way we manage our facilities and improve our daily experiences. Speaker will also talk about the benefits, and challenges, and inspire you with the potential of a connected world.
Corrosion types, mechanisms, and areas impacted will be examined. Additionally, corrosion related to triazines in the crude oil and potential mitigation practices will be discussed.
Facilitator: Harold Eggert, Haliburton
Speakers:
John Acord, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Amit Patel, Phillips 66
This session will review the role of a mass balance in understanding FCC Unit operations, including the influence data quality can have on interpretation. It will also touch on various unit monitoring strategies, including the use of KBC modeling, to aid in unit optimization for maximum profitability. Real-world case studies will be presented to show the direct impact these topics can have in an operating unit.
Facilitator: Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
Michael Allegro, BASF
Austin Troxler, Marathon Petroleum
The composition of the US passenger car fleet is changing rapidly with the growing adoption of electric vehicles. US gasoline demand will peak at levels lower than pre-pandemic and then decline. The ship that has often kept global refining afloat will start to sink! Not all is lost, as life rafts are available, as gasoline demand in Latin America and Africa will continue to grow, with US refiners being more competitive than Europeans. Global petrochemical demand growth will provide some support to naphtha, but that will likely be in emerging economies. These export opportunities are unlikely to fully counter the decline in US gasoline demand, so how much US capacity is at risk of rationalization if they “do nothing”? What are the technology options that refiners should consider to align with shifting local demand patterns, that add value. What refinery scale is necessary to deliver a sustainable source of competitive advantage?
Facilitator: Rainer Bass, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speakers:
Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie
Keith Couch, Honeywell UOP
In this session we will discuss in how a better understanding of rope access safety and capabilities can lead to more effective access selection. We will cover basic rope access safety and mitigation techniques, equipment selection, project planning, and how to deploy rope access to site. We will also cover common uses of rope access. Participants will:
Gain an understanding of rope access capabilities and potential use
Recognize the potential for reduced at height exposure hours as well as cost savings benefits
Learn how to identify rope access work
Facilitator: Andy Woods, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company