Speakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) represents a significant breakthrough in the quest for greener aviation. This presentation delves into the operational challenges around SAF production and how the supply chain had to adapt accordingly. SAF producers will lead the discussion sharing their lessons learned and solutions to the challenges they encountered as they embarked on their SAF production journey. The presentation will also address the critical aspects of distribution and supply chain management. Efficiently managing the supply chain is essential for ensuring the widespread availability and adoption of SAF. We will discuss logistics, storage, and transportation challenges, along with strategies to optimize the distribution network and integrate SAF into existing fuel infrastructures.
Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Ramin Abhari, Chevron Renewable Energy Group
Daniel Carlson, Calumet Specialty Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody issued the following statement on the 2024 cellulosic waiver announcement and 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposal released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on the 7-2 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) determining refiners have standing to challenge California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is out with a new ad—Don’t California our cars—urging Congress to overturn EPA’s 2024 rule authorizing California’s ban on sales of new gas, diesel and traditional hybrid vehicles.
Fouling of Naphtha Hydrotreating Reactors can cause limitations to operation and planned cycle length. This session will present three technologies to effectively mitigate this fouling to hit the cycle:
Catching Scale: Haldor Topsoe and Marathon Petroleum step up to the plate
HeavyTrap: A Top Bed Double Play
Axens' HyRing: A Grand Slam in Pressure Drop Mitigation
The intersection of refining and petrochemical manufacturing has never been more significant as industries navigate the dual challenges of efficiency and sustainability. This session will explore the critical role of Perchloroethylene (PERC) in modern refining processes while also highlighting its applications in petrochemical production.
PERC is recognized as one of the safest catalyst activators during normal operations, as well as a regenerator for spent catalysts. Utilizing less efficient materials can necessitate larger quantities of hazardous substances being kept onsite, thus increasing exposure risks. Other chlorinating agents are either restricted by the EPA or are inherently more hazardous, making PERC a preferable option.
Attendees will gain insights into how PERC enhances refining technologies through processes such as isomerization and catalytic reforming, which help ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Industry experts will discuss the extensive benefits of utilizing PERC, emphasizing innovations that contribute to both safety and operational efficiency.
Moreover, we will review advancements in safety protocols that facilitate the effective handling of PERC, ensuring minimal exposure and adherence to rigorous regulatory standards. By fostering dialogue among leaders in refining and petrochemical manufacturing, this session aims to identify collective strategies for driving innovation and achieving sustainability goals within the industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is launching Driver’s Seat, a new issue ad highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris’ well-documented support for a California-style 100% ban on sales of new gas cars across the United States, policy that is even more extreme than the unpopular Biden-Harris EPA regulation aimed at phasing out most new gas cars by 2032.
