Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 6, 2025

million barrels in the Permian were cut by the recent cold weather that hit operations, according to estimates from analysts at consultancy Energy Aspects. Cushing inventories have been near operational lows in recent months, but climbed to about 25.7 WTI Midland crude traded at a $1.08 premium to U.S. premium to U.S. crude futures.

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Scambio Termico

MARCH 22, 2022

These characteristics can include varying product properties, product handling prior to the heat exchanger and operational performance of other equipment, such as pumps, valves and back pressure. Heat transfer: because of the insulating properties of fouling, heat transfer can fall outside of operating specifications.

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Aresco

MARCH 13, 2025

AI-powered technologies are enabling companies to optimize operations, enhance oil and gas exploration, and prevent costly disruptions. From predictive maintenance to real-time data analytics, AI solutions are revolutionizing how oil and gas companies operate, analyze vast amounts of data, and reduce risk across the board.

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Scambio Termico

JUNE 8, 2022

Degraded heat exchanger performance from fouling or aging results in extra operating and energy costs to compensate for gaps in the target temperature. Cleaning and maintenance of heat exchangers is therefore important to keeping systems running efficiently. If system configuration prohibits CIP, operators must perform manual cleaning.

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Scambio Termico

DECEMBER 1, 2022

These characteristics can include varying product properties, product handling prior to the heat exchanger and operational performance of other equipment, such as pumps, valves and back pressure. Melissa Fryer, Sanitary Heat Transfer Business Development Manager, Alfa Laval In short, the costs of fouling are many and varied.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On September 30, 2021, the EPA once again signaled a policy change on what provisions a state can include in its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (“SIP”) for exemptions and affirmative defenses during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (“SSM”). 33840 (June 12, 2015). LAC 33:III.507.J.1. 2020 SSM SIP Policy Memorandum.

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