Digital Refining

May-2026 The production of more than 80% of all manufactured goods is expedited in some way by catalysis. Yet this essential role comes with a critical challenge: the waste generated when catalysts reach the end of their lifecycle. As industries scale up production and sustainability expectations intensify, the management of spent catalysts has become an increasingly important part of responsible operations.

24-09-2026 Axens, a global leader in sustainable refining and biofuels technology licensing and development, today announced that it has been selected by Expander Energy Inc., a Canada-based producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD), to provide its advanced FT Liquid Upgrading technology.

Sep-2026 Spectroscopic analyser technology and chemometric modelling (ASTM D8340, D8470, and D6122). Trindent Consulting Article Summary Finished product movements are often constrained by laboratory certification turnaround time and the uncertainty introduced by measurement variability, contributing to logistic limitations and higher planning buffer.

23-09-2026 The Dangote Group, headquartered in Lagos, is Nigeria’s foremost multinational conglomerate and a dominant industrial force in West Africa. With diversified interests spanning upstream oil & gas, mining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, cement, sugar, and food; the Group is one of the region’s largest employers and operates across 17 African countries.

Article Summary As hydrogen production, hydroprocessing, and gas recovery systems rely heavily on reciprocating compressors, improving compressor efficiency represents a practical opportunity to reduce both operating costs and Scope 2 emissions. While reciprocating compressors are inherently efficient machines, the method used to control capacity can have a significant impact on energy consumption.

Sep-2026 As refineries are pushed to operate at higher rates and longer run lengths, the focus often falls on catalyst technology, process optimisation, and operating conditions. Yet one of the most important contributors to reactor performance frequently receives little attention: the reactor internals that support, protect, and distribute flow through the catalyst bed.

Sep-2026 India’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 places significant responsibility on energy-intensive industries such as refining and power generation. Dhruv Joshi Nash Pumps Article Summary As these sectors strive to balance operational efficiency with environmental sustainability, the focus is shifting toward technologies that deliver measurable energy savings without disrupting existing processes.

Sep-2026 The renewable fuels market has evolved from focusing primarily on renewable diesel (or hydrotreated vegetable oil [HVO]) for road transport to increasingly prioritising renewable jet fuel (or sustainable aviation fuel [SAF]) for aviation. This transition is being driven by policy mandates, low-carbon energy goals, and the limited alternatives available for aviation fuel.

Sep-2026 The aviation industry is accelerating its decarbonisation efforts, making sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) an increasingly important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Jackeline Medina Lummus Technology Article Summary Although global SAF production continues to expand, it still represents only a small fraction of total aviation fuel demand, highlighting the significant gap between current supply and future requirements.

Sep-2026 Refiners producing winter-grade diesel, processing diesel with a high final boiling point, or co-processing renewable and 100% renewable feedstocks face a common challenge: achieving cold flow specifications without sacrificing valuable middle distillate yield. Meeting the required cloud point with minimal yield loss remains one of the most persistent trade-offs in distillate production. Raju Chopra, Xavier E.