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Cybersecurity: A discussion in threat mitigation and resilience

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Crude upgrading and plastics recycling: A technical discussion with Aduro Clean Technologies

3

Navigating the energy transition: Decarbonization, digitalization, workforce development and supply chains

4

Digital transformation: Combining physics-based models with AI to optimize operations

5

How industrial AI Is transforming asset performance management

6

How catalysts turn refinery off-gas streams into valuable products--Part 1

7

Bolted Flange Joint Certification: A paramount industry standard and safety measure

8

Protecting polyolefin catalysts through advanced feed purification

9

The future of industrial operations: AI and enterprise optimization

10

Decarbonizing industry: Strategies and technologies discussion with the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy

11

Energy transformation and the role of advanced catalysts

12

Why do equipment failures persist? The answer lies in the three pillars of reliability

13

Procurement's blind spot: Rethinking vendor selection in EPC projects

14

Live from AFPM Annual: Key strategies to help prevent major incidents in refineries

15

Live from AFPM Annual: How Chevron Lummus Global is revolutionizing hydrocarbon processing with integrated solutions

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Live from AFPM Annual: How digital technologies are shaping the global energy industry

17

Live from AFPM Annual: Reducing emissions with advanced gasket technology

18

Live from AFPM Annual: Technologies for increasing profits by refining lower-value feedstocks

19

The future of process automation: AI, cloud and cybersecurity

20

Optimizing megaprojects with globally distributed teams

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Fueling the future: The essential role of biofuels in driving sustainable mobility

22

Leverage advanced analytics to drive productivity and augment process expertise

23

Seal-less pump technology in syngas, ammonia and next-gen energy applications

24

The real cost of eFuels: Closing the gap with fossil fuels through technology, location and policy

25

A breakthrough in styrene catalyst technology: An interview with Dr. Wolf Spaether of Clariant

26

Revolutionizing power systems: The future of load smoothing, a discussion with Siemens Energy

27

Revolutionizing operations: AI's Impact on the processing industry

28

Decarbonizing industry: The intersection of AI and natural gas

29

How valves technologies can enhance operations: A discussion with Clint Schneider of Emerson

30

Transforming oil and gas operations using AI: A discussion with the CEO of AIQ, Dennis Joel

31

Digital technologies and the evolving energy landscape: A discussion with Schneider Electric

32

Unpacking the energy transition through syngas innovation

33

Refining flexibility: The future of sustainable operations, a discussion with Technip Energies

34

Building opportunity: Women’s impact in refining and petrochemicals

35

India’s Ultra Mega gasification project: Transforming coal into clean feedstock

36

The gasification advantage: Building the bridge to low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia

37

The energy transition: How digital technologies are changing the game in decarbonization

38

Why structural performance management is vital to optimizing plant performance

39

The future of chemical plastics recycling: A discussion with Aduro Clean Technologies

40

Live from the AFPM Summit: The next disruption, how digital technologies are changing the game in refining and petrochemical operations

41

Live from the AFPM Summit: Optimizing FCC processing in high iron environments with a novel catalyst

42

Advancements in catalyst technologies: How Clariant's Plus series is optimizing processing operations

43

Live from the AFPM Summit: Examining wet reflux, a deep dive with Baker Hughes

44

Live from the AFPM Summit: The U.S. renewable fuel standard--Concerns, costs and a better pathway

45

Managing the energy transition: Microgrids play a key role

46

Clean fuels: Biomass gasification and a route to decarbonizing transportation and chemicals, a discussion with SunGas Renewable

47

Achieving operational excellence with real-time visibility in chemical supply chains

48

WGLC Podcast Series: Empowered to lead--Building confidence, careers and community

49

Reactor optimization: Technologies and models used to boost processing efficiencies

50

AI, sustainability and technology: Unlocking innovations in operations, process optimization and biofuels

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Eliminating corrosion under insulation via advanced thermal insulative coatings

52

Cybersecurity: Advancing security measures to protect vital infrastructure

53

eFuels: How Arcadia eFuels is shaping the production of sustainable drop-in fuels

54

Digital transformation: How the processing industries are utilizing digital technologies to optimize all aspects of their operations and workforce

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Digital adoption: How the processing industries are utilizing data and AI for more sustainable, profitable and safer operations

56

Scaling up through demo plants: Mitigating risks associated with new technologies

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The future of turbomachinery: Testing, emissions mitigation, increased uptime and more efficient operations

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Live from Emerson Exchange: Advancing digital technologies to combat corrosion

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Enhancing rotating equipment reliability: Implementing a bad actor program in the oil and gas industry

60

Global refining analysis: Projects and initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region

61

Live at AFPM: How AI is enhancing safety at plant sites, a discussion with Detect Technologies

62

Global refining analysis: Project numbers and future builds

63

Live at AFPM: The future of U.S. refining, a discussion with Honeywell UOP

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Industrial AI: The game-changer in fast-tracking the energy sector's digital transformation

65

Ethylene: Global outlook and boosting efficiency/sustainability, a discussion with Technip Energies-Part 2

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Live from the Pumps and Valves show: The latest tech in optimizing fluid/gas flow

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Live at AFPM: Plastic waste and domestic chemicals policy: A discussion with AFPM's Rob Benedict

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Ethylene: Global outlook and boosting efficiency/sustainability, a discussion with Technip Energies-Part 1

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Women in Leadership: A discussion with Carol Lloyd, Vice President, Planning and Stewardship, ExxonMobil

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Converting gas or biomass to gasoline through a novel technology: A discussion with Verde Clean Fuels' CEO Ernie Miller

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Capturing carbon to use as a sustainable petrochemical feedstock: A discussion with Celanese

72

Trump's impact on global energy markets

73

Live from Valve World: The latest in valve and actuator technologies

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Live from Valve World: Next-generation valve technology-A conversation with Knut Riegel of Emerson

75

Advancing chemical recycling of plastics: A discussion with Neste

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LNG and Blue hydrogen: Exploring Technip Energies' low-carbon business line

77

Petrochemicals: Decarbonization and circularity, a discussion with Amanda Martin of the Global Impact Coalition

78

Less steam, more styrene: The benefits of ribbed-shaped catalysts for ethylbenzene dehydrogenation

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Live at ADIPEC: Generative AI, visualization and digital twins, advancing the energy transition and value chains

80

Women in Leadership: A discussion with Caroline Alting, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, Noble Corporation

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AI agents: Using data and AI to boost efficiencies and optimize operations, a conversation with Francois Laborie of Cognite

82

Live at the AFPM Summit: The catalyst market, investments and future growth-A discussion with Jenny Hebert of Ketjen

83

Coatings defense: Mitigating corrosion in facility infrastructure to ensure a longer service life

84

Navigating Change in Hydrocarbon Processing: Insights from Keven Dunphy of Emerson

85

Decarbonizing the HPI: Electrification and mitigating CO2 emissions, a discussion with Yasmine McColl of Schneider Electric

86

Live at the AFPM Summit: The benefits of crude pre-treatment, a dialogue with Baker Hughes Downstream Chemicals

87

Live at the AFPM Summit: Catalyst optimization, a conversation with Barbara Slettenhaar of Ketjen

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Live at IRPC: AI for valve predictive maintenance, a conversation with Jay Hunt of Valmet

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Live at IRPC: The next-generation refrigerant, a discussion with Andrie Prasetyo of Pertamina

90

Siemens Energy on powering sustainable industrial solutions

91

Turbocharged insights: Exploring compressor solutions with Burkhardt, Leistritz and Atlas Copco

92

Unlocking compressor technology: Insights from industry leaders on oil-free solutions and carbon transport

93

Time, cost, supply chains, sustainability: Solutions to challenges facing today's capital investment projects

94

A discussion on how the evolution of the natural gas/LNG industry has changed compression technologies, capacities and engineering

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Live at Gastech: Ammonia unplugged: The future of low-carbon solutions

96

The circular economy: A discussion on plastics recycling with John Thayer of Nova Chemicals

97

How AI Is revolutionizing industrial services at Turner Industries

98

Turbomachinery innovation driving energy industry changes

99

ACHEMA 2024 highlights: conversations with industry professionals - part 3

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ACHEMA 2024 highlights: conversations with industry professionals - part 2

101

Inside API's Individual Certification Programs with Andri Orphanides

102

Innovations in carbon capture: an interview with Technip’s vice president of market decarbonization solutions

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Boosting operational confidence with Honeywell Digital Prime

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Innovative solutions in ethylene production: spotlight on EDHOX technology

105

ACHEMA 2024 highlights: conversations with industry professionals - part 1

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Sulzer’s latest structured packing at ACHEMA 2024

107

Safeguarding your operations: Sherwin-Williams' approach to corrosion under insulation

108

Challenges, solutions and the future of the E&C sector: A discussion with Evonik's Daniel Huben

109

ECC Future Leaders: A discussion with bp's Shana Bortka

110

Building a strong data foundation: Breaking down silos

111

Navigating hydrocarbon logistics with PSC Group

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Balancing energy security, affordability and sustainability: Are digital technologies a solution?

113

Asset performance management: How digital solutions are optimizing operations and maintenance

114

William E. Preston on KP Engineering's growth and industry trends

115

Unpacking LOHC's role in the future energy landscape

116

Navigating the future of safety with AI insights from Detect Technologies

117

FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions for the processing industries

118

Preventive maintenance checks and optimization

119

Digital transformation in specialty chemical production

120

The Urgent Need for Industrial Cybersecurity in Oil & Gas

121

Maximizing Efficiency and Safety in Combustion Processes

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Nine steps for effective preparation of planned shutdowns

123

Riding the wave of transition to a sustainable chemical industry

124

How traders can capture value in sustainable fuels

125

Global E&C: Challenges and solutions through peer engagement

126

Automation technology supports growing demand for green diesel

127

Refinery transactions: A window of opportunity?

128

The propylene production gap is an opportunity for integrated downstream players

129

Simplify oil and gas predictive modeling

130

Live at GSTC: Unpacking the nuances of carbon intensity and subsidies

131

Live at AFPM: Renewable fuels and their future global impact

132

Live at AFPM: Craft labor, transferrable skills and key elements in today's workforce

133

Blue hydrogen: Production pathways, technologies and its importance in the global energy transition

134

Seven questions to consider about hydrogen hubs

135

Converting refineries to renewable fuels is no simple switch

136

Unlocking the potential of clean ammonia production

137

Live at AFPM: FCC catalysts: The global market, industry challenges and future demand

138

Live at AFPM: Boosting safety onsite with operations monitoring and reporting software

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Don't just survive: Thrive with advanced process control

140

The ins/outs of gas distribution systems: Recent trends, safety, best practices and optimization techniques

141

Connected workers can be empowered by digital transformation

142

Making accident investigations water-tight

143

How to successfully coordinate a global megaproject

144

HFC detection using OGI increases safety/efficiency while reducing emissions

145

Take the anxiety out of plant turnarounds

146

The future in gas processing membranes technology: A discussion with Evonik

147

Reimaging reliability analytics

148

Energy transition, regulatory credits, flow-schemes and technology selection: How EPCs are helping optimize project management/development

149

Manage the new risk profile of energy transition projects

150

Direction of cost-effective carbon capture and storage technologies

151

The future of emissions reduction: Monitoring, optimizing and reducing

152

Emissions forecasting, managing and abatement: A novel technological solution

153

Sustainable aviation fuel: The drivers, incentives, regulations and technologies to decarbonize the skies

154

Sustainability, the circular economy, cracker technology and the future of petrochemicals: A discussion with SABIC's Dr. Bob Maughon

155

Carbon capture in syngas-based projects: Technology considerations for a successful undertaking

156

Managing the new risk profile of energy transition projects

157

Select the right capacity control technique for centrifugal compressors: Refinery case studies

158

Powering the future of oil and gas: Electrification, renewables and microgrids

159

Live at AFPM: Optimizing the future of refining and petrochemicals: A discussion with Honeywell UOP

160

Optimizing plastics recycling: A conversation with Aduro Clean Technology's COO Gene Cammack

161

Live at AFPM: Expansion, energy security and decarbonization: Cenovus Energy's outlook on refining

162

Motion amplification: What is it and how can it optimize plant operations?

163

Carbon capture: Cost, challenges and solutions--An open dialogue with Shell

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Live at AFPM: Advancing ethylene and acetic acid processing technologies, a discussion with KBR

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Fast ion chromatography analysis for determining biofuel sugars

166

Sustainable aviation fuel: New product launches to increase market demand

167

How can digitalization increase energy efficiency and help companies meet carbon emissions goals?

168

Alternative feedstocks, FCC co-processing, and how the energy transition is affecting refiners and petrochemical producers

169

Shell's evolution in carbon capture and storage projects and technologies

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As global petrochemicals demand increases, how can refiners respond to this opportunity?

171

Carbon capture and storage: The market, technologies and its future

172

LNG production and pre-treatment technologies

173

Decarbonization and the conversion to renewable energy

174

Live at AFPM: Sustainability and petrochemicals integration: The HPI of the future

175

Methods to prevent corrosion under insulation in the HPI

176

Live at AFPM: New technologies and the evolution of the processing industries

177

Women in the Downstream: Leading processing technologies, an interview with Laura Leonard

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Live at AFPM: Instituting a program for advanced process safety

179

Live at AFPM: What is biofilm and how is it a threat to your facility?

180

Live at AFPM: Incorporating solar power to supplement refining energy

181

History of the HPI: The 2000s: Net-zero, environmental regulations, capacity acceleration and digital transformation

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Women in the Downstream: A profile on Kendra Lee, Chairman/CEO, Merichem

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Best practices in incorporating sustainability and overcoming challenges in supply chains

184

Edge computing: What is it, how is it being deployed and where can it take the processing industries?

185

Layering up to avoid the cold realities of asset performance silos

186

Fouling in hydrogen recycle gas compressors

187

The effects of highly corrosive fluids on valves and disasters that can be avoided

188

Case study: MVR compressor key to steam energy upgrade at Terneuzen polyolefin plant

189

History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR

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Enabling a circular economy delivery model through truckable modularization

191

Axens: Chemical recycling of polymers

192

History of the HPI: The 1970s: Crises, clean air, plastic bottles and the DCS

193

SaaS solutions for flexibility and sustainability

194

CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy

195

Innovative recycling, driving circularity while decarbonizing the petrochemical industry

196

Staying ahead of environmental, social and governance goals

197

Blockchain and the downstream segment: Increasing efficiency through technology

198

History of the HPI: The 1950s: Capacity expansion, HDPE/PP, polycarbonate, computers and rocket science

199

High risk, high stakes: Why digitalization is critical for hydrocarbon processing

200

Building resilience: Why now is the time to invest in natural hazard risk management

201

The EPC executive’s challenge and opportunity: Navigating the sustainability shift in capital projects

202

History of the HPI: The 1940s: Global conflict, FCC, 100 octane, synthetic rubber—Wartime necessitates advancing technologies

203

How hydroprocessing feed filtration system design impacts process reliability and efficiency

204

Digitally uncover profitable pathways to net-zero

205

Industry updates: Hydrocarbon Processing February news brief

206

SPONSORED: Digital technologies: A path to increased production and decarbonization

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Comparing green fuels for marine engines-Part 1

208

Shrinking the carbon footprint: A digital transformation roadmap for green fuel producers

209

Executives’ focus on lean management leaves companies exposed to risk during crises

210

Improved methods for trace element analysis of challenging petrochemical samples

211

Digital and AI solutions for APM and predictive maintenance: A conversation with ABB

212

Optimizing natural gas treating: A discussion with H2SZero

213

How advanced, AI-powered scheduling can optimize refinery turnarounds and maintenance

214

PO, contract or purchase agreement: Which is best for your procurement strategy?

215

Converting to renewable power: An interview with MEGlobal's Oyster Creek Site Leader Scott Daigle

216

How to achieve industrial autonomy in the refining and petrochemical industries

217

Decarbonizing ethylene production and the HPI's energy transition

218

Enhanced unit monitoring enabled by digital twin

219

Evolution of capital projects: A chat with S&B Engineers and Constructors

220

LPG sector poised for sustainable fuel transition

221

Patents provide a unique insight into oil and gas blockchain opportunities

222

Emerging technologies: Building the clean fuels of tomorrow

223

Achieve three efficiencies in mixed-refrigerant compressors for small-scale LNG

224

Specifying trip valves is critical for LNG service

225

Control software drives sustainable performance and production

226

Keeping fugutive emissions costs down with low-E valves

227

Why EPC firms are accelerating digitalization

228

Mid-year market update

229

Reliability: Exploring better compressor sour seal oil traps

230

Process control reimagined

231

Taking on petrochemical plant hurdles with networking smarts

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Attracting digital talent for petrochemicals: You need a new brand strategy

233

Safety, simplicity and productivity provide the value needed in plant operations

234

ISOALKY: The future of alkylation?

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A new solution to optimize LNG pre-treatment

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SPONSORED: Front-end engineering design: Why is it so crucial to project success?

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Evolution and innovation for an increasingly dispersed LNG market

238

Ensuring safety in dynamic chemical manufacturing environments

239

How maintenance and reliability in gas analysis supports hydrocarbon processing installations

240

Challenges and pitfalls in brownfield EPC projects

241

Open process automation: Adoption and benefits for the processing engineer

242

Past, present and future of the global basestocks market

243

Renewable diesel: The latest buzzword in the downstream sector

244

Design considerations when flaring ethylene oxide

245

Modular construction: Always considered, now COVID-necessary

246

How EPCs are adapting and evolving operations through digital transformation

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Improving capital projects efficiency through digital technologies

248

Converting a petroleum diesel refinery for renewable diesel

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Leading in times of uncertainty

250

Advancing crude-to-chemicals technology

251

Interconnected neural networks drive breakthrough optimization

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Repair complex petrochemical components with selective electroplating

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Russia looks to double petrochemicals and LPG exports by 2025

254

A perspective on new technology impacts on the chemical processing industry

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ROI is the secret sauce for sustainable digital transformation

256

Steps to selecting the right rotary control valve

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Why technology that powers and augments humans is crucial for 2021 industrial business resilience

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SPONSORED: Alarm management: Will today's practices work tomorrow?

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How COVID-19 changed the adoption of digital technologies

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Improve reliability and reduce maintenance with advanced analytics

261

Optimize plant turnarounds with AI-powered software

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Data historian-based machine condition monitoring

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Reduce OPEX and improve sustainability through digital energy optimization strategies

264

Reliability: Plan startups wisely and involve SMEs

265

Are chemical companies ready for the future of work?

266

The tools advancing the HPI into the digital age

267

Escaping the "cyclone market" in downstream energy

268

Reasons for vibration issues in boilers and furnaces

269

How to support condition monitoring with wireless instrumentation networks

270

Address damage done by galvanic corrosion

271

Hydrocarbons face the toughest challenge yet

272

Do companies have the right tools to make proactive safety decisions?

273

Case EPC-2020: Increasing competitiveness and profits

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Industry Focus: Competition for Europe's LNG market

275

The elements of a reliability framework

276

A project manager's challenges in LNG megaprojects

277

HPI spending forecast to reach $491 B in 2021

278

The construction industry's quest to find a skilled workforce

279

Driving higher return with fuel-grade butanol at the refinery

280

Cybersecurity: Guidelines to help mitigate risks

281

Tips to implementing an effective shift handover

282

How digital transformation improves safety and reduces emissions

283

Optimizing methanol plant operations through minimal capital investments

284

Five lessons to get the most out of remote training and tools

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Why we value engineering data

286

Digital twin—Today’s disruptive technology leader

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Extracting business value from digitalization in oil and gas

288

How using digital platforms can improve plant performance and increase customer success

289

Siloed to connected: Why the oil and gas industry is going digital

290

Hydrogen and clean fuels: An EPC's perspective

291

Achieve refinery cost savings with real-time hydrogen monitoring

292

Seven imperatives for modern inventory management solutions

293

The role of the technology licensor--Past, present and future

294

Zero-based, custom-built, reliability-driven: A new kind of maintenance organization

295

Fully autonomous operations by 2030: Is this the future of the HPI?

296

OT/IT integration for profit-driven operation

297

Making low-emissions LNG a reality

298

Project Management: Reduce installation schedule for column trays

299

How valve upgrades can improve tank and terminal facility operations

300

Meeting strict government standards for wastewater reuse and improved water quality

301

Five Best Practices for Adopting New Digital Technologies in the HPI

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The importance of great industrial communication

303

Beginning the journey to the self-optimizing plant

304

Seven imperatives for modern inventory management solutions

305

Improving petrochemical operations with continuous condition monitoring

306

Digital twin—Today’s disruptive technology leader

307

Base stocks: Market overview, specifications and guidelines

308

Selecting the right gas analyzer to optimize monitoring of NOx and other emissions

309

How to develop a successful asset management strategy during the coronavirus downturn

310

How to use AI to take your asset performance management techniques to the next level

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What if your plant were truly digital

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Data security and privacy: The five questions energy company boards need to ask