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Refiners and Petrochemical Manufacturers Urge Immediate Congressional Intervention to Avert Rail Strike, Potential Fuel Shortages

On Tuesday, November 29th AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging their immediate intervention to avoid a rail worker strike. Thompson stressed that time is of the essence since shipping embargos and service curtailments capable of disrupting U.S. manufacturing, fuel production and freight deliveries are starting now, well before a December 9 work stoppage. A copy of AFPM’s letter is available here and excerpts can be found below:

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
Russell Wiltse
Rhett Finch
Matthew Hutchinson
Alex Kniuksta
Alexander V Sabitov
Session Start End
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Topic
Gasoline Processes
Isom/Reforming

Acid Runaway (HF and Sulfuric Acid)

Alkylation


In this session we will discuss symptoms, causes, and consequences of an Acid Runaway in an Alkylation Unit and how to recognize and respond to an acid runaway. This track will also discuss lessons learned from acid runaway incidents across the industry.

Participants will: Gain an understanding of what’s an acid runaway, Develop acid runaway monitoring parameters, Develop acid runaway response guidance.

Moderator:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66

Presenters:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66
Liza Pacheco, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers
Wade Hollman
Liza Pacheco
Session Start End
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Topic
Alkylation