Thriving in uncertainty
The challenges faced and the keys to success in today’s downstream market.
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Licensing solutions for tomorrow
"Today’s downstream market faces significant challenges. Fortunately there are several keys to success which can enable refiners to thrive in uncertainty whether the market dips further, recovers quickly or enters another pattern", explains Süleyman Özmen – VP, Refining and Chemical Licensing, Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
Maximising diesel production through integrated Hydroprocessing
Well integrated hydroprocessing technology – for hydrotreating and hydrocracking – can give refiners an edge over their competition.
Revamping a hydrotreating unit for improved hydrogenation of diesel
A key value driver for an EU refiner, including a novel process option developed by Shell Global Solutions aims to produce more diesel with improved quality and more propylene.
Cost effective management of a High-Vacuum Unit revamp
High-vacuum unit (HVU) revamp can have significant impact on vacuum gasoil yield improvement.
Thermal conversion revamp boosts diesel production
Thermal conversion is cost effective, versatile way to increase refinery’s margins.
Gas/liquid treatment and sulphur recovery
Dave Clark and Rick Birnbaum compare and contrast how these new additions to Shell’s technologies can be exploited.