Aerogel Insulation: A Strategic Asset for Global Refiners Facing Margin Pressures
The global refining industry is at a turning point. With tightening margins, volatile feedstock costs, rising operational expenditures, and fluctuating demand patterns, refiners are under pressure to unlock new sources of profitability. In this evolving landscape, many operators are reevaluating long-standing assumptions around cost management and operational efficiency. One often-overlooked lever that’s now gaining attention […]
A guide to industrial AI and digital transformation
Written by: Jonas Berge, Senior Director of Applied Technology, Emerson The scope of automation in refineries, petrochemical complexes, and other plants today is much broader than just core process control. Now it includes improving safety, sustainability and reliability – over and above production – as plants must achieve operational excellence, without increasing their workforces. The […]
Interview with Chiu Gha Uai, Technical Service Manager, Asia for Aspen Aerogels, Inc
Could you elaborate on Aspen Aerogels Asia’s specific focus within the broader downstream oil and gas sector? Which segments of the industry do you primarily serve? Aspen Aerogels insulation solutions are used extensively in downstream facilities, where controlling temperature is critical and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a costly threat. We are witnessing a trend […]