Offshore World Magazine - December 2016/January 2017

In this issue

The Issue will cover insights on various prospects of the “Refineries” from the key decision maker of the Oil & Gas industry and views of the companies that have been a sustainable player along the time.

Maximize Profitability with a Refinery-Wide Process Model

Because of the fluctuations in oil prices, the refineries are legitimately cautious, at least till the market rebalances. The changing market dynamics and stricter environment norms have only added to the complexities in the refinery operations. The article identifies specific process areas for profit improvement, as the refineries generally operate with low margins and suggests the benefits of integrating planning and process simulation tools to enhance operability.

5 mins

Best Practice for Zero Routine Flaring

Gas is flared for safety reasons, and as the main disposal method for facilities that do not have the infrastructure to capture, transport, and monetise it. Operators often think small-scale gas utilisation is not commercially viable, however this is changing. Lana Ginns, Marketing Manager at flare gas measurement specialist Fluenta, discusses creative gas utilisation methods, and how capturing gas and flaring less can help companies reduce their tax bill.

6 mins

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Offshore World Magazine Description:

Offshore World (OSW), a bimonthly publication of Jasubhai Media & CHEMTECH Foundation, disseminates into the entire hydrocarbon industry from upstream to midstream to downstream. The endeavour of OSW is to become a vehicle in making "Hydrocarbon Vision 2025" a reality in terms of technologies, markets and new directions, and to stand as a medium of reflection of the achievements and aspirations of Indian hydrocarbon industry. OSW, the niche bi-monthly publication, has been extensively covered technological advances, reviews & forecasts, new products, processes & solutions, upcoming projects, market trends, R&D, events, products review, book review, industry surveys, environment management, news & views, interviews, awards, outstanding performance by individuals & organizations, case studies and practice oriented and well researched articles and features by industry experts for more than a decade.