Next‑generation membranes can refine crude oil using under half the energy of distillation

Oil refining is necessary for transforming raw, unusable crude oil into valuable goods like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and ...

Sweet Crude: What it is, How it Works, Example

Sweet crude is a type of oil with very low amounts of sulfur. It is considered a valuable and efficient source of petroleum ...
Rigzone

What is the process of crude oil refining in oil and gas?

Refining converts mixed crude oil into specification fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other products by physical separation, chemical conversion, and product treating/blending. It ...
Rigzone

What are the tasks of a chemical process engineer in oil refining?

Purpose: Optimize, troubleshoot, and design refinery process units to maximize throughput, yield, energy efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance while safeguarding people, assets, and the ...
Forbes

Why U.S. Refineries Can Handle Shale Oil Despite The Persistent Myth

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: In an aerial view, Marathon ...
Reuters

US refiners unlikely to spend big to process more domestic oil

Light US crude requires a different configuration at refineries Changing refinery setup can be a lengthy and expensive process Running different crude types impacts refinery yields, margin April 9 - U ...
Oil & Gas Journal

Digitalization paying off for Rompetrol’s Petromidia refinery

The refinery’s digital transformation includes advanced process control systems that optimize production, reduce costs by ...