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Understanding the Challenges in Renewable Fuels Pretreatment Water and Wastewater Management

Sustainability

Facilitator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Speakers:
Benoit Guerin, Veolia North America
Jamal Y. Shamas, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Our expert panelists Jamal Shamas of Marathon Petroleum and Benoit Guerin of Veolia North America are going to give technical presentations on issues experienced with the management of the wastewater generated by renewable fuels pretreatment units. This will include recent experiences, and successful solutions implemented to address these challenges. We want to encourage attendees to please come with questions as we will have an audience Question and Answer session at the end.

Speakers

Warren D. Harbs

Benoit Guerin

Jamal Y. Shamas

Session Start End

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

Topic

Sustainability

Renewables Q&A — Pt. 2

Sustainability

Facilitator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Panelists:
William Bandy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Nathan Jannasch, Chevron U.S.A, Inc.
Matthew Kawabe, Topsoe, Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66

Many new facilities were commissioned recently to produce renewable diesel and SAF from renewable feedstocks to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels while taking advantage of state and federal credits. Operating experience in this technology has been gathered by operators and their suppliers. This session will capture some of that expertise and share it with the audience in a traditional Q&A format. An experienced panel of Renewables experts from Operating and Technology companies will answer member supplied questions on operations, technology, reliability and lessons learned. Those in attendance are sure to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.

Speakers

Session Start End

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 09:00 - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 09:45

Topic

Sustainability

FCC

FAQ: How advanced recycling technologies can help give plastic new life

July 17, 2025

Given low domestic recycling rates for plastic, the efficacy of recycling is often called into question. But that doesn’t mean recycling doesn’t work. Advanced recycling technologies — as well as traditional mechanical recycling — play a pivotal role in addressing plastic waste and recovering the value in used plastics.

Renewables Process Safety: An Operators Perspective Part 1

Sustainability

The presentation aims to delve into the critical aspects of process safety in renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. As renewable technologies, particularly renewable diesel and SAF, continue to evolve, ensuring robust process safety mechanisms is paramount to mitigate risks and enhance operational reliability.

We'll explore various incidents and lessons learned shared by leading operating companies in the renewable sector. These real-world examples will illustrate the complexities and potential hazards associated with renewable diesel and SAF operations, emphasizing the importance of stringent safety protocols, proactive risk management strategies and rapid integration of lessons learned.

Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Stephanie Hadden, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Calumet Speciality Products Partners, L.P.

Speakers

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Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:00 - Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:45

Topic

Sustainability

In Petrochemical Industry, A Second Wave Of Growth Brought By Shale

April 11, 2018

BAYTOWN, TEXAS – A decade ago, when Mike Zamora ran ExxonMobil’s Baytown petrochemical plant, his vision to expand the facility and boost its capacity was nothing but a pipe dream.