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“You Can’t Go It Alone” Pt. 1 – ISACs & ISAOs

July 11, 2016

In today’s world of cyber attacks against companies, the idea of sharing information between companies on cyber developments and incidents is becoming more critical.

Cybersecurity Trends in 2017

March 1, 2017

Last month I, along with 40,000 other people, attended the annual RSA Conference in San Francisco.

“WannaCry” – Is It a Forewarning?

May 15, 2017

As I write this in the early afternoon of Monday, May 15, I just finished reading the latest bulletin from DHS on WannaCry, the ransomware virus that has become a lead news story since the weekend.

Colonial update: Refiners Continue Supplying Fuel Amid Distribution Challenges

May 13, 2021

This week, AFPM joined API and industry associations representing fuel retailers, gasoline marketers, convenience stores and tank truck carriers to field questions from the media about the ongoing fuel distribution challenges resulting from the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Bring back CFATS

October 19, 2023

In late July, Congress allowed a valuable program that enhances security at chemical facilities across the country to expire. The program is called the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), and its primary mission is to protect chemical facilities from potential terror threats by addressing a wide range of possible vulnerabilities, including cyberattacks.

Process Monitoring for Gasoline Processes

Gasoline Processes

Speakers:
Thomas Porritt, Chevron USA Inc.
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation
Wayne Woodard, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers

Thomas Porritt

Russell Wiltse

Wayne Woodard

Session Start End

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:15 - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 14:00

Topic

Gasoline Processes

Expert Panel Discussion on Considerations for Heater Optimization and Future — Part 1

Gasoline Processes

Facilitator:
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America

Moderator:
Joong Yang, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Panel:
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
Bill McLaughlin, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Ethan Spielvogel, Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Randy Stier, Valero Energy Corporation
Vivek Sundaram, LyondellBassel Industries

We are producing petroleum products in the current environment in which emissions reduction is demanded amidst rising consumer demand. The panel discussion will focus on safe operation and optimization of process fired heaters, including limitations with existing technologies to reduce emissions, and challenges with emerging technologies, e.g., hydrogen firing and electrification.

Speakers

Session Start End

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:00 - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 11:00

Topic

Gasoline Processes

Fired Heater

Cybersecurity 101 in the Refining and Petrochemical Industries

February 7, 2019

Though it is largely unseen, cybersecurity permeates most, if not all, aspects of fuel and petrochemical manufacturing, ensuring our industries can function efficiently and without disruption.

Increasing Reliability in Cyclic Reformers

Gasoline Processes

For many facilities, cyclic reformers play a pivotal role in refining operations, offering flexibility in upgrading naphtha into high-octane reformate and a continuous source of hydrogen. While cyclic reformers offer a distinct advantage over semi-regen reformers with regards to turnaround timing, this comes at a cost. This presentation tackles key operational challenges and reliability issues, such as iron contamination, ammonium chloride fouling, on-oil exotherms, reactor hot spots, regeneration section corrosion and the functionality of motor-operated valve (MOV) interlocks.

By providing a comprehensive approach to enhancing cyclic reformer reliability, this presentation reinforces the importance of proactive maintenance, process optimization, and robust safety measures. These strategies provide crucial insights to aid operators in maximizing unit performance while minimizing operational risks.

Moderator:
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Greg Marshall, Becht

Speakers

Greg Marshall

Alexander V Sabitov

Session Start End

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 09:00 - Thu, 08/28/2025 - 09:45

Topic

Gasoline Processes

Reforming/Isom Safety and Reliability Q&A

Gasoline Processes, Isom/Reforming

Moderator:
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers

Session Start End

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 11:00 - Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:00

Topic

Gasoline Processes

Isom/Reforming