Global refining analysis: Projects and initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region
Part 2 of Petroleum Economist’s global refining analysis focuses on the Asia-Pacific region. This episode details major initiatives that are leading to additional capital expenditures for refining capacity additions, including the ability to satisfy domestic fuel demand, higher biofeedstock blending, increasing SAF production, the inclusion of petrochemical units in existing refining infrastructure and the grassroots construction of mega-integrated complexes, and much more.
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Global refining analysis: Project numbers and future builds
In this latest series, Petroleum Economist will analyze the global refining industry. This first episode provides a breakdown of active projects globally, current capital spending on refining projects, and future distillation and secondary unit capacity additions.
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OPEC, tariffs and the crude conundrum: A discussion with Sparta’s senior oil analyst Neil Crosby
Petroleum Economist sat down with Neil Crosby, AVP Oil Analytics at Sparta Commodities to discuss how the recent US move on tariffs and the decision by OPEC+ to bring back extra barrels is creating a disconnect between sentiment and physical market reality that at some point will surely meet in the middle?
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Leveraging AI to Maximize the Value of Oil & Gas Digital Twins
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the role of digital twins in the oil and gas industry, enhancing their ability to optimize operations, improve safety and reduce costs. Digital twins—virtual replicas of physical assets and processes—are already transforming maintenance strategies, streamlining production and ensuring asset reliability. However, AI takes this further by enabling real-time predictive insights, automating decision-making and ensuring a continuous “golden thread” of trusted asset information. Join us to explore how AI-driven digital twins reshape industry workflows, from predictive maintenance to intelligent automation. Through real-world applications, we’ll demonstrate how AI enhances decision-making, streamlines operations and unlocks new efficiencies in asset management.
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Global hydrogen analysis-Part 2: Africa
Petroleum Economist continues its global analysis into the global hydrogen value chain. This episode provides a detailed analysis of capital spending, regulations, partnerships and the potential Africa has to boost low-carbon/zero-carbon hydrogen production.
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