Energy efficiency in refineries: Emissions control 2026
Energy efficiency analysis in refineries for the energy transition. Use of green hydrogen and operational optimization in Upstream and Midstream.
The downstream sector represents the final and most market-visible stage of the energy value chain. In this segment, crude-derived materials are transformed into finished products through advanced refining, conversion, storage, transportation, and distribution processes.
It plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across fuels, petrochemicals, and specialty products that sustain global industry, transportation, and economic activity.
What you’ll find in this section
This category brings together high-value technical content aimed at professionals seeking a deep, updated, and application-driven understanding of downstream operations. Key topics include:
- Refining processes: cracking, hydrotreating, catalytic reforming, deep conversion, and desulfurization.
- Mechanical integrity and reliability: inspection practices, RBI, API 510, API 570, API 653, asset management, and maintenance strategies.
- Corrosion and materials: degradation mechanisms, coatings, cathodic protection, material selection, and mitigation technologies.
- Terminals and storage operations: tank management, transfer systems, operational safety, and emissions control.
- Digitalization and innovation: automation, sensors, IIoT, advanced monitoring, data analytics, and energy optimization.
- Safety, compliance, and environment: regulatory frameworks, risk management, operational standards, and best practices.
The section includes technical articles, real-world case studies, trend analysis, and expert insights that directly influence performance, integrity, and reliability across downstream operations.
Downstream is where engineering meets market demand. Its performance shapes cost efficiency, sustainability, safety, and operational continuity across the entire energy ecosystem.
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Propane gas: Properties, tank life and storage efficiency
Everything you need to know about propane gas: efficiency, lifespan, uses and advantages over natural gas and electricity.
Types of asphalt: Classification, composition and technical properties
Asphalt is a bituminous material used in road infrastructures, noted for its resistance to loads, thermal deformation and environmental exposure.
At what temperature do gasoline and other fuels freeze?
Find out at what temperature does gas freeze, their differences and the best alternatives for cold climates.
What do H2S scavengers do and what is their chemical function?
H2S scavengers remove hydrogen sulfide, reducing toxicity and corrosion. Learn about their types and applications.
Ultra low sulfur diesel: Characteristics and uses in diesel engines
Explaining what is Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) is, its production, regulations, and applications.
Motor oil comparison: Which type is best for your engine?
Know the Motor oil types and choose the best one for optimum performance.
Industrial refining processes in the petroleum industry: An overview
Importance of industrial refining processes to convert crude oil into high value products.
Operation and technical safety of gas stations
Technical and safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of a petrol station.
Delayed coking and flexicoker in crude oil refining
Both thermal processes maximize the conversion of heavy residues into valuable products, reducing coke accumulation and improving overall performance.