RL Blogs
Miscellaneous
The Follies of Refinery CBT Training |
Jul 17, 2018 |
| By Ralph Laurel |
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| How to improve the quality of refinery computer based training. | |
Choosing the Right Crane for Your Projet |
Feb 12, 2018 |
| By Maxim Crane Works |
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| Selecting the right crane for the job requires proper planning | |
Process Engineering Prioritization Challenges |
Oct 17, 2016 |
| By Org Coach Thomas |
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| Operating modern day refineries require different technical organization design. | |
Transitioning Refinery Contractors to Partners |
Nov 29, 2015 |
| By Ralph Laurel |
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| Give respect to refinery service vendors as they are a key linchpin to smooth operations. | |
Ethanol, Misunderstood and Underused |
May 24, 2015 |
| By Simon Jacques |
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| An alternative perspective on the value and uses of ethanol fuel. | |
More Conflict Brewing in Iraqi Oil Refineries |
May 18, 2015 |
| By James Anders |
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| Volatility in Iraq threatens refinery production. | |
Glimpse Towards the Economic Benefits of Enhanced Oil Recovery |
Feb 10, 2015 |
| By Praxis Global Research |
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| Interview with Dr. Sola Kasim of Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance. | |
Damn You Budget! |
Dec 30, 2014 |
| By Ralph Laurel |
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| I had to guess, I say you’ve been frustrated by a refinery budget or two during your time. | |
Knowledge Sharing of Improved Oil Recovery |
Aug 10, 2014 |
| By Jamie Walker |
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| Supporting the industry through knowledge sharing of Improved Oil Recovery. | |
Shale Gas - Discovery, Cost and Impacts of Extraction |
Apr 13, 2014 |
| By Eve Pearce |
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| How far can the impacts of fracking affect US housing markets? | |
The Burgeoning Bakken |
Apr 06, 2014 |
| By Hart Energy |
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| Enjoy a great infographic on the Bakken play from Hart Energy | |
Global Trends for Downstream Oil and Petrochemical |
Sep 15, 2013 |
| By Clarion Events |
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| Petrochemical industries are built on reliable sources of quality feedstock and preferably close to abundant market demand. | |
How to Get the Most Out of a Conference? |
Aug 24, 2013 |
| By Euro Petroleum Consultants |
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| People tend to underestimate the added value conferences bring to a business – learn 9 tips to get the most out of your next industry gathering. | |
Time for Refinery Solomon Reporting….Again?!? |
Jan 20, 2013 |
| By Ralph Laurel |
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| For such valuable data, refinery Solomon submissions end up creating a fair amount of controversy every time they come around. This article explores the reason for the fuss and explains what can be done to improve receptivity. | |
Evil Oil Corporations or Responsible Corporate Citizens? |
Oct 07, 2012 |
| By Steve Pagani |
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| There are many forgotten contributions that oil companies deliver. When factoring all of the pros and cons, can you consciously say that oil companies are purely evil? | |
Fuelling People’s Knowledge Through Learning About Refining |
Sep 02, 2012 |
| By Fuelling Europe's Future |
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| Educating the public about the uses of oil goes beyond thinking solely of energy. Oil derived products touch our lives in more ways than you can imagine. | |
Why the Solomon Index is Garbage |
Mar 03, 2012 |
| By Ralph Laurel |
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| Many refiners spend an extraordinary amount of effort submitting input to and digesting results from Solomon surveys. Few companies truly know how leverage data, while others appear to be extracting little value. | |
