Panel:
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
Bill McLaughlin, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Ethan Spielvogel, Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Randy Stier, Valero Energy Corporation
Vivek Sundaram, LyondellBassel Industries
We are producing petroleum products in the current environment in which emissions reduction is demanded amidst rising consumer demand. The panel discussion will focus on safe operation and optimization of process fired heaters, including limitations with existing technologies to reduce emissions, and challenges with emerging technologies, e.g., hydrogen firing and electrification.
Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC Speakers:
Nick Martin & Barret Von Behren, Marathon Petroleum Company - Robinson Refinery
Ben Way & Kacey Lopez, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
For many facilities, cyclic reformers play a pivotal role in refining operations, offering flexibility in upgrading naphtha into high-octane reformate and a continuous source of hydrogen. While cyclic reformers offer a distinct advantage over semi-regen reformers with regards to turnaround timing, this comes at a cost. This presentation tackles key operational challenges and reliability issues, such as iron contamination, ammonium chloride fouling, on-oil exotherms, reactor hot spots, regeneration section corrosion and the functionality of motor-operated valve (MOV) interlocks.
By providing a comprehensive approach to enhancing cyclic reformer reliability, this presentation reinforces the importance of proactive maintenance, process optimization, and robust safety measures. These strategies provide crucial insights to aid operators in maximizing unit performance while minimizing operational risks.
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