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PFAS Regulatory Update and Strategies

Environmental, Crude, Coking


This presentation will explore the implications of EPA's CERCLA and RCRA designations for PFAS in refineries, focusing on the impact to Marathon. Veolia and Marathon will co-present mitigation strategies, from treatment and disposal to non-PFAS alternatives, with real-world examples of proactive solutions. The presentation will highlight the importance of collaboration in adapting to evolving environmental regulations and maintaining operational resilience.

Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Jeff Gunnulfsen, AFPM

Speakers:
John Bigham, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Todd Kato, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speakers
Gregory A Cantley
Sylvain Fontaine
Jeff Gunnulfsen
John Bigham
Todd Kato
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Oil Barrel

What is upstream?

Members of the upstream segment explore for and extract crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Crude oil and NGLs are used as feedstocks to produce fuels and petrochemicals, and in some cases directly as sources of energy and natural gas is used as a source of energy.

Crude/Coking Q&A — Pt. 1

Crude, Coking


Review and answer submitted questions with a select panel of experts questions regarding crudes/coking.

Moderators:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Jacob Young, Petroval S.A.

Panelists:
Mark Cox, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Gary Gianzon, Becht
Kamur Bantwal Rama, HF Sinclair Corporation
Graylon Williams, Nalco Energy Services
Speakers
Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Jacob Young
Mark Cox
Gary Gianzon
Prashanth K Bantwal Rama
Graylon Williams
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking

Crude/Coking Q&A — Pt. 2

Crude, Coking


Review and answer submitted questions with a select panel of experts questions regarding crudes/coking.

Moderator:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Jacob Young, Petroval S.A.

Speakers:
Mark Cox, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Gary Gianzon, Becht
Kumar Bantwal Rama, HF Sinclair Corporation
Graylon WIlliams, Nalco Energy Services
Speakers
Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Jacob Young
Mark Cox
Gary Gianzon
Prashanth K Bantwal Rama
Graylon Williams
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking

Digital Service for Crude Blending and Desalter Operation Using Field-Deployed Handheld NIR Spectrometer

Crude


Facilitator:
Sam Lordo, Becht

Speaker:
Graylon Williams, Nalco Water

Refineries have increased focus on processing unfamiliar opportunity crude oils to improve profitability. However, the introduction of these new crude slates brings uncertainties that can impact refinery operations. One major challenge is crude incompatibility due to asphaltene instability, which affects desalters, emulsion stability, preheat trains and furnace fouling.

For decades, the industry has recognized the importance of tracking asphaltene stability. Suppliers and refineries employ diverse equipment to assess feeds stability including benchtop microscopy and titration equipment. Unfortunately, those methods can require time-consuming offsite laboratory testing.

Now, utilizing a portable, handheld near-infrared (NIR) analyzer, crude oil tanks and other refinery feeds can be assessed for stability and blending suitability with near instantaneous results. NIR spectra from crude oil samples are collected and compared against a database of crudes and crude unit feeds with known asphaltene stability parameters. Asphaltene stability parameters are modeled and reported with a stability assessment.

In the presentation, we will delve into the fundamentals of these available tools, showcasing real-world case studies where they have been successfully applied for crude blends and crude pretreatment to improve and optimize desalter operations and crude preheat train fouling.
Speakers
Samuel A. Lordo
Graylon Williams
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude

Crude - Coking Townhall Pt. 2

Crude, Coking


3. Preheat Train Monitoring Methods
How do you reprocess slop oil in your refinery? Join us at this Town Hall session to discuss how others in the refining industry handle slop and best practices for success. Come share your experiences with the group and learn from industry experts about effective slop oil reprocessing techniques.

Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speakers
Gregory A Cantley
Robert Graham
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking

Prevention and Mitigation of Pyrophoric Fires Townhall

Crude, Coking


Pyrophoric materials pose significant safety risks during unit shutdown and maintenance activities, and pyrophoric incidents continue to occur across the refining industry. Effective strategies for prevention and mitigation of pyrophoric activity are critical aspects of turnaround planning and execution. This presentation will explore the underlying mechanisms of pyrophoricity and discuss best practices for managing pyrophoric risk, including chemical treatment, engineering, and procedural solutions. Additionally, the presentation will dig into a real industry incident that occurred in 2017, the root causes and the steps taken in the past seven years to prevent recurrence. By providing a comprehensive overview of pyrophoric activity prevention strategies, this session aims to equip refining professionals with the knowledge and tools to mitigate safety hazards and enhance operational integrity in high-risk environments.

Moderators:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.

Presenters:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Dan Wood, HF Sinclair
Speakers
Diana Cheek
Katie Marshall
Daniel Wood
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking

Family Feud: How Crude Are You?

Crude, Coking


A collection of questions and answers from the days Crude/Coking sessions. How Crude Are You Family Feud style.

Moderators:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.

Speaker:
Lance Broussard, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Speakers
Diana Cheek
Katie Marshall
Lance Broussard
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking

Crude - Coking Townhall Pt. 1

Crude, Coking


1. Slop Oil Reprocessing
2. Vacuum Tower Washbed Maintenance
How do you reprocess slop oil in your refinery? Join us at this Town Hall session to discuss how others in the refining industry handle slop and best practices for success. Come share your experiences with the group and learn from industry experts about effective slop oil reprocessing techniques.

Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speakers
Gregory A Cantley
Robert Graham
Session Start End
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Topic
Crude
Coking