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AFPM Honors Refining and Petrochemical Facilities Demonstrating Outstanding Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Annual Safety Awards, considered the refining and petrochemical industries’ premier safety awards. They are part of a comprehensive program developed by the AFPM Safety and Health Committee to promote safe operations in our industries and recognize facilities that have outstanding occupational and process safety performance.
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Leading the way in safety: AFPM honors top refining and petrochemical facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) proudly recognizes the winners of the 2024 Annual Safety Awards—widely regarded as the premier safety honors in the refining and petrochemical industries. These awards are a cornerstone of AFPM's comprehensive safety program, developed by the Safety and Health Committee to advance good practices, ensure safe operations, and highlight facilities that demonstrate exceptional occupational and process safety performance.
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Stronger together: How collaboration enhances safety

Safety is the top priority for the refining and petrochemical industries. AFPM’s members are committed to maintaining strong safety records while continuously improving performance to protect their people, communities and the environment.
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Technologies that help us reduce emissions

Refiners and petrochemical manufacturers are proving that using oil and gas while reducing emissions is not a zero-sum game. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and developing lower emissions products, they are enabling global communities to enjoy the benefits of life-enhancing fuels and petrochemicals, all while significantly lowering emissions across the economy. This transformative approach is paving the way for a future where energy efficiency and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.

Renewables Process Safety: An Operators Perspective Part 1

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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.
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Eric M Legare
Paul J Dofton
Stephanie Hadden
Kamyar Keyvanloo
Maggie McDaniel
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What to Know About Water Intensity and How to Measure It

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Water is an essential commodity in the refining process, and in many plants as much water can be used as BBL of oil. Increasing water cost and scarcity creates operating expense savings opportunity in an area that may have historically not been given much attention. Some of the historical challenges when addressing water intensity in a refinery are a lack of ownership within the facility, sparse metering, value at system level not often apparent at equipment level, and a mindset that utilities work never outranks other work.

This session will discuss some of the historical challenges in reducing or controlling water intensity in a complex refinery system. We will identify some no cost and low-cost means to help address issues that can reduce water costs and waste. A detailed drill down will be presented into ways to understand and measure a plants water intensity. This discussion will identify techniques around optimization of specific operating components that make up the primary water users, and how to work toward water reduction and resource conservation in a refinery.

Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia

Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia
Speakers
Warren D. Harbs
Johnny Dorminey
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Products that reduce emissions

While AFPM members continue to produce the traditional fuels and energy essential for our daily lives, they are also at the forefront of creating liquid fuels with lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reduce emissions throughout the transportation sector.