Schneider Electric has released a new technology roadmap designed to streamline the global roll-out of e-methanol production, signalling a shift in how refiners may integrate alternative feedstocks and power systems […]

Refinery operators are increasingly using digital-twin platforms, combining real-time sensor data, historical process analytics, and predictive models to optimise unit operations. The latest wave of systems links feedstock quality, downstream […]

A new research framework combining reinforcement learning (RL) and model decomposition is gaining attention as a transformative tool for refinery scheduling and planning. The method splits complex refinery decision problems […]

Refining operators are adopting deep learning models to enhance predictive maintenance systems, improving fault detection accuracy and reducing unplanned downtime. A new model architecture—hybrid recurrent convolutional neural networks (RCNN)—enables real-time […]

Shell has launched a pilot AI-based catalyst health monitoring system at its Singapore refining complex. Utilizing machine learning models and real-time sensor streams from catalytic reactors, the system tracks performance […]

Neste has commissioned a multi-megawatt high-temperature electrolyzer (HTE) at its Rotterdam renewable products refinery, marking a major operational milestone for on-site renewable hydrogen production. The pilot — part of the […]

The hydrogen market in petroleum refining is emerging as a key catalyst for decarbonization, according to the IEA’s Global Hydrogen Review 2025. Although low-emission hydrogen currently accounts for under 1% […]

The oil and gas refining industry is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to optimize asset performance, reduce downtime, and improve safety. Advanced AI models are now being […]

China’s state-owned Sinopec has broken ground on a large-scale upgrade of its Tahe refining and chemical complex in the Xinjiang region. The project seeks to raise crude refining capacity from […]

CountryMark’s refinery in southwestern Indiana is set to embrace a cleaner energy future with the adoption of Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology. Currently processing 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day, the facility […]