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AFPM applauds EPA decision making way for more streamlined Louisiana carbon capture projects

December 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today issued the following statement from Leslie Bellas, AFPM vice present of regulatory affairs, commending the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant Louisiana primary enforcement responsibility (primacy) for the permitting and regulation of Class VI injection wells in the state. EPA’s decision makes Louisiana the third state, after North Dakota and Wyoming, where carbon capture projects have a streamlined permit approval process that allows for safe and efficient implementation.

Plastic waste can be eliminated without banning plastic production

November 14, 2023

As AFPM participates in the United Nations negotiations of a global agreement on plastic pollution in Kenya, the association released the following statement addressing criticisms of recycling and calls for production restrictions on polymers.

Sour Water Ammonia Recovery - a Low Carbon Intensity Product

Crude, Sustainability

Technology exists to recover ammonia from Sour Water. This ammonia is considered a low carbon intensity (CI) source since it was a waste stream and can be used, for example, as a liquid hydrogen carrier for further low CI uses. This session will highlight technologies to enable ammonia recovery, utilization, and how ammonia recovery meshes into an overall facility nitrogen and sulfur management strategy.

Facilitator: Jeff Zurlo, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions

Speakers:
Stan Holbrook, Marathon
Carlos Cavalca, Veolia

Speakers

Stan Holbrook

Carlos A Cavalca

Jeffrey Zurlo

Session Start End

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 10:00 - Thu, 10/05/2023 - 10:45

Topic

Sustainability

Co-Processing Renewable Feedstocks in FCC

Sustainability, FCC

Co-processing of sustainable feedstocks in FCC units is gaining popularity in industry but first-hand experience is still relatively limited. This roundtable session will highlight real-world experiences and first-hand learnings from a diverse panel of experts that includes operators, technology licensors, consultants and catalyst suppliers. Discussion topics will include topics such as supply/logistics, economic incentives/credits, operating issues/troubleshooting and other commercial experiences. Bring your questions and be ready for interactive discussion!

Facilitator: Nik Larsen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Stefan Brandt, W. R. Grace & Co.
Derek Froehle, Honeywell UOP
Mel Larson, Becht
Gary Lee, Parkland Refining (B.C.) Ltd.

Speakers

Session Start End

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:00 - Thu, 10/05/2023 - 12:00

Topic

Sustainability

FCC

FCC Catalysts and Additive Technology Advancements

FCC

Improvements in catalyst and additive technology continue to boost refinery profitability. This session will highlight how next generation FCC catalyst and additives are being used to allow refiners to process increasingly challenging feedstocks and cost effectively manage stack emissions. Case studies will be presented that demonstrate increased profitability where these advancements have been deployed.

Facilitator: Mike Federspiel, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Vasileios Komvokis, BASF
Jason Goodson and Hongbo Ma, Johnson Matthey
Christian Carnahan, CITGO

Speakers

Session Start End

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:00 - Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:45

Topic

FCC