Think Audio Book ... HP’s The Main Column Podcast

For those times when you are stuck in traffic and can't read the magazine, consider visiting or subscribing to Hydrocarbon Processing's new podcast, HP The Main Column Podcast (https://blubrry.com/themaincolumn/).

FOR EXAMPLE ...
Here is a recent podcast, with a listening time of approximately 8.5 minutes … just enough time to get you to the next exit.

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Petrochemical data management using cloud-based digital solutions
To boost operational efficiency and support regulatory compliance, many petrochemical companies use informatic tools, such as laboratory information management systems (LIMS), to organize data. These systems enable companies to make data-driven decisions quickly and efficiently. This podcast focuses on how a petrochemical company implemented a cloud-based LIMS system to support workflows across the entire organization.
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Incidentally, I discovered this thanks to an email alert from HP. Here is the text of that alert …

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Today, we are happy to announce the launch of our newest option for the busy downstream engineer: Hydrocarbon Processing’s Podcast: The Main Column.

Each episode of The Main Column podcast will treat you to content from the current issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, trends and analysis from our editorial team or in-depth conversations between leaders of industry and one of your favorite writers or editors.

In the first episode, Hydrocarbon Processing’s Editor-in-Chief, Lee Nichols, provides a detailed look at spending projections for 2020, along with active capital project numbers globally.

Look for it now on iTunes to subscribe or listen here (https://blubrry.com/themaincolumn/).

Regards,
Lee Nichols
Editor-in-Chief/Associate Publisher
Hydrocarbon Processing
Gas Processing & LNG
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© 2020 Hydrocarbon Processing, © 2020 Gulf Energy Information LLC
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TIP: Subscribe to the HP email alerts.
To be honest, if you are not a subscriber to the magazine, the email alerts may not be all that useful. But if you do subscribe, the alerts offer another way to stay on top of news you can use.

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Hydrocarbon Processing's e-newsletters keep readers up to date with the latest developments in the HPI. Each e-newsletter is handcrafted by Hydrocarbon Processing's editors to ensure that only the most relevant stories are delivered each morning. A complimentary e-newsletter subscription includes notifications about Hydrocarbon Processing's industry-specific resources and events. Don't miss out! Sign up now!
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Conference Alert & Call for Papers: IRPC Americas (International Refining and Petrochemical Conference)

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -- Buddha (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)

Hydrocarbon Processing’s annual IRPC Americas (International Refining and Petrochemical Conference) is coming up … 25-26 September 2019, Houston Texas. The theme is Share your Innovative Technological Developments, Case Histories and Best Practices!

There is also a call for papers. Deadline for abstracts is April 3, 2019.

Whether you decide to present, or simply attend, it is worth you attention.

TIP: Visit the Web pages for GTC Technology (http://www.gtctech.com/) and Tubacex (http://www.tubacex.com/en/) for background on the sponsors of the pre-conference workshop.

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IRPC Americas
Thu, Feb 21, 9:08 AM (23 hours ago)
Share your Innovative Technological Developments, Case Histories and Best Practices!
For eleven years, Hydrocarbon Processing's International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) has been the leading downstream technology event.
As an industry professional, your contributions are essential to the future of this vital market sector, and you are invited to present a paper at IRPC Americas this Fall.
Held annually in Houston, the conference will provide a high-level forum for key players in the petrochemical and refining sectors to share their knowledge, learn about best practices, and stay abreast of the latest advances.
Rise above your peers and share your case study, technological innovation or market insights today! IRPC Americas is accepting abstracts through Wednesday, April 3.
Submit your abstract for IRPC Americas today!
Important Deadlines:

Call for Abstracts Opened—January 24, 2019
Submission Deadline—April 3, 2019
Decision Deadline—May 26, 2019
Agenda Released—June 26, 2019                                                        

We're looking for submissions on the following topics:
Biofuels/alternative fuels
Digital Transformation
Clean fuels/Fuels of the future
New transportation technologies
IMO regulations
Advances in refining and petrochemical technologies
Carbon capture/CO2 emissions mitigation
Heavy oil/bottom-of-the-barrel
Catalysts
Feedstocks
Refinery-petrochemical integration
Policy and regulations
Process controls, instrumentation and automation
Economics/financing
Maintenance/reliability (equipment lifecycle, new materials revolution, corrosion, benchmarking/analytics/metrics, troubleshooting, etc.)
Safety/environment
Energy efficiency
Water management
Projects (revamps, turnarounds, grassroots, design, EPC, commissioning)
Upgrading
The “green refinery”
Circular economy/plastics recycling

Questions about exhibiting or sponsoring? Contact your Hydrocarbon Processing representative or Hortensia “Tish” Barroso, Business Development Manager, at Hortensia.Barroso@GulfEnergyInfo.com.

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Pre-Conference Workshop
Sponsor:                                           Mini Tech Session
Sponsor:                                           Delegate Bag
Sponsor:                                           Sponsor:

Foggy Bottom … of the Barrel: IRPC EurAsia Conference

IRPC EurAsia will be staged 5-7 June 2019, in Helsinki, Finland. One of the perks of attending the conference is a tour of Neste’s Kilpilahti refinery. The refinery has five production lines, including renewable diesel production and a modern SDA production line to utilize bottom oil.

Read the email (below) that landed in my inbox. And/or, visit this link for more info …
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2018/12/irpc-eurasia-attendees-will-get-exclusive-tour-of-largest-refinery-in-scandinavia

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The IRPC EurAsia Conference
Bottom oil utilization at Neste’s Kipilanti Refinery and Borealis' Petrochemical Plant
Attend IRPC EurAsia’s tour of Neste’s Kipilanti Refinery and Borealis' Petrochemical Plant
A tour of Neste’s Kilpilahti refinery, which is the largest refinery in Scandinavia, will take place on 7 June 2019. The refinery has five production lines (one in Naantali), including renewable diesel production and a modern SDA production line to utilize bottom oil.
Before the tour, Marko Pekkola, Vice President, Production, will provide background information on the Kilpilahti refinery, and Petri Lehmus, Vice President, Research and Development, will introduce Neste’s waste plastics utilization project in more detail. Spots are limited, so secure your place now to find out more about the Kilpilahti plant's energy-efficient, sustainable production.
Due to security processing at the refinery, you must register for IRPC EurAsia before 24 May to be eligible for the tour.  Please register for the tour by choosing Refinery Tour when registering.
Secure your spot, space is limited to 50 registrants!
Register for IRPC EurAsia
For 11 years, Hydrocarbon Processing’s International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) has been the leading downstream technology event. In 2019, IRPC EurAsia will be held in Helsinki, Finland, on 5–7 June.
The two-day conference and exhibition, followed by a refinery tour, will provide a high-level technical forum in which key players in the global petrochemical and refinery sector will meet to share knowledge and learn about best practices and the latest industry advances.
The IRPC conference program is compiled by an esteemed advisory board of hydrocarbon processing industry veterans.
Subjects covered will include:
•Impacts of IMO 2020
•Clean fuels/Biofuels/Alternative fuels
•Refinery/petrochemical integration
•Digitalization
•Energy efficiency
•Safety and the environment
•Emerging technologies
•Process/plant optimization
•Maintenance/reliability
•Process controls, instrumentation and automation
Questions about sponsorships or exhibiting?
Please contact your representative or Melissa Smith, Events Director, at Melissa.Smith@GulfEnergyInfo.com  or +1 (713) 520 4475.
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TIP: Google® Petri Lehmus
… and then …
TIP: Google® Scholar (https://scholar.google.com) Petri Lehmus

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"I am very excited about my upcoming position as Vice President of Research and Technology. Neste Oil has a long tradition of developing cleaner products and technologies, and it will be great to have the opportunity to continue this work and further develop the company's world-class research," says Petri Lehmus.
Neste Oil Corporation
Hanna Maula
Director, Corporate Communications
For further information:
Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology & Strategy, tel. +358 50 458 3605
Neste Oil in brief
Neste Oil Corporation is a refining and marketing company concentrating on low-emission, high-quality traffic fuels. The company produces a comprehensive range of major petroleum products and is the world's leading supplier of renewable diesel. The company had net sales of EUR 11.9 billion in 2010 and employs around 5,000 people. Neste Oil's share is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.

Neste Oil has been selected into the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and is also featured in the Ethibel Excellence investment register. The company is included in The Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable corporations. Forest Footprint Disclosure (FFD) has ranked Neste Oil as the best performer in the oil & gas sector. Further information: www.nesteoil.com.
source: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1T4WQIA_enUS542US545&biw=1366&bih=566&ei=OMBEXKyhBIuq_QaqzqrYBg&q=Petri+Lehmus&oq=Petri+Lehmus&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4j0i30l4j0i8i30j0i30.91930.100354..108258...0.0..0.588.932.3-1j0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz.......0i71.gKoJdFRzjPg
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