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07:00 AM
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12:00 PM
02:00 PM
Kyle Cassidy
Technical Services Supervisor Marathon Petroleum CompanySpencer Blindauer
Technology Engineer Axens North AmericaValerie Pompa
Executive Vice President, Operations HF Sinclair CorporationGeoffrey Glasrud
VP & Manufacturing Manager Flint Hills Resources, LLCAndres Rodriguez
Operations Manager Phillips 66Panelists:
Valerie Pompa, HF Sinclair Corporation
Geoff Glasrud, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Andres Rodriguez, Phillips 66
Facilitators:
Kyle Cassidy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Spencer Blindauer, Axens North America
04:00 PM
05:00 PM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM
Chet Thompson
President and CEO AFPMChet Thompson, President and CEO, AFPM
08:30 AM
Peter Zeihan
American Geopolitical Analyst Zeihan on Geopolitics09:30 AM
John Eichberger
Executive Director Transportation Energy InstituteGeoff Moody
Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Policy AFPMJohn Eichberger, Transportation Energy Institute
Geoff Moody, AFPM
Perspectives on the market development, challenges, and opportunities to better address emissions.
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Dean Roberts
EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.Speakers:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.
Join us for the first ever Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp!
This series is designed for new engineers in reliability and maintenance who seek practical technical skills, hands-on experience, and exposure to real-world scenarios.
Stay informed. Register early for the 2025 Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp Webinar.
Willis Jernigan
Consultant AFPMWilliam Steiner
Chemical Incident Investigator U.S. Chemical Safety BoardFacilitator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM
Speakers:
Bill Steiner, U.S. Chemical Safety Board
In this session we will discuss in detail the CSB Investigation of the Fatal Naphtha Release and Fire at the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery that occurred on September 20, 2022. This presentation will discuss the lessons learned from the incident and recommendations from the CSB.
Rajan Rathinasabapathy
Process Optimization Engineer Phillips 66 - Los Angeles RefineryBrent Railey
Chief Data and Analytics Officer Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPFacilitator:
Rajan Rathinasabapathy, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Brent Railey, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Demistifying AI by explaining what it is, how it works without a deep dive, no specifics, discussing use cases.
Come prepared with your AI questions by viewing the pre-session AI 101 webinar.
Michael Mitzner
Senior Account Manager - Global Solutions Axens North AmericaSindy G Stone
Business Development Executive Axens North AmericaDiamond Sponsor — Axens North America
Speakers:
Mike Mitzner, Axens North America
Sindy Stone, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
Adi Punuru
Autonomous Operations Commercialization Lead ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering CompanyBrent Railey
Chief Data and Analytics Officer Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPFacilitator:
Adi Punuru, ExxonMobil Corporation
Speakers:
Brent Railey, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
The two most controversial and potentially useful aspects of applied AI reside in Generative AI and Reinforcement Learning. Generative AI has applications in technical training, procedures and guided application development. Reinforcement Learning has applications in nonlinear closed loop optimization. Both areas will be of interest to refinery engineers and managers. This session is an extension of AI 101 which presented a broader view of the areas of application for AI.
Wren Mills
Director of Process Safety Design Valero Energy CorporationRyan Grothe
Process Safety Execution Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPFacilitator:
Wren Mills, Valero Energy Corporation
Speaker:
Ryan Grothe, Chevron Phillips Chemical LP
Attendees will learn about:
- HOP is a Leadership Mindset Shift
- Meet Leaders where they are at
- Using HOP in Incident Investigations is a great way to introduce HOP to an organization and prompt an “Aha” moment for Leaders
Bailey D. Allen
Chief Technology Officer Refined Technologies, Inc.Diamond Sponsor — Refined Technologies, Inc. (R-T-I)
Speaker:
Bailey Allen, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Carlos Acosta
Phillips 66Abby Esterly
Program Manager AFPMFacilitator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66
Abby Esterly, AFPM
Participate in the Bootcamp Technology workshop to explore a simulated potential leak scenario and learn immediate response actions within the initial five minutes. Additionally, discover the benefits of using an acrylic pump to resolve inspection challenges.
This session will help and encourage attendees to:
- Understand what good looks like
- Increase knowledge on new technology tools
- Identify and share good practices
12:30 PM
AFPM Lounge: Who is AFPM? Join us!
02:00 PM
Jonathan Guidry
Vice President of Maintenance and Turnarounds Turner Industries Group, LLCGold Sponsor — Turner Industries Group, LLC
Speaker:
Jonathan Guidry, Turner Industries Group, LLC
Imagine a world where experience gaps vanish and every frontline worker performs like a seasoned pro - it's closer than you think. A seismic shift is reshaping the workforce in our industry, and it's forcing unique solutions to stay ahead of the curve. Learn how this transformation, with the help of technology, is building a resilient workforce capable of consistently high-quality performance, regardless of individual experience.
Rhasheda Douglas
Principal Excel in Equity, LLCLloyd Freeman
Principal and Owner Veritas Diversity Solutions, LLCSpeakers:
Rhasheda Douglas, Principal of Excel in Equity, LLC
Lloyd Freeman, Principal and Owner of Veritas Diversity Solutions, LLC
Sponsored by Solenis
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Larry Webb
Health and Safety Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCFacilitator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
We will explore scenarios of when things go wrong, delve into PSM regulations, discuss RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices), and emphasize the significance of going beyond compliance.
Participants will learn:
- How to move beyond compliance
- How to ‘fail safely’
- How “risk” can be assessed differently – the importance of different points of view
Ed Rios
Vice President - Operations Excellence Par Pacific Holdings, IncHoward Butler
Project Development Supervisor Phillips 66Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitator:
Ed Rios, Par Pacific
Speakers:
Howard Butler, Phillips 66
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
The unique challenges of FCC processing of ASO will be presented. Representatives from P66 and Marathon will present a lessons learned from processing Alky ASO in the FCC. The characteristics of ASO will be presented.
02:45 PM
AFPM Lounge: Get involved! Committee Structure & Participation
03:00 PM
Wren Mills
Director of Process Safety Design Valero Energy CorporationBen Manns
Senior Principal for Human Performance ExxonMobil Product Solutions CompanyFacilitator:
Wren Mills, Valero Energy Corporation
Speaker:
Ben Manns, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Justin Edson
HF Sinclair CorporationSpeaker:
Justin Edson, HF Sinclair
Jaxson O'Brien
CHS Inc.Paul Barna
Southwest/West Regional Sales Manager RDI TechnologiesVlad Derkach
Flint Hills Resources, LLCFacilitators:
Jaxson O'Brien, CHS Inc.
Speaker:
Paul Barna, RDI Technologies
Vlad Derkach, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
This Bootcamp Technology session will explore and demonstrate the advantages of utilizing motion amplification in a refinery.
Attendees will learn about:
- Enhanced visibility
- Non contact measurement
- Enhanced safety
- Portability
Gary Cheng
Director, Strategic Marketing FCC W. R. Grace & Co.Gold Sponsor — W. R. Grace & Co.
Speaker:
Gary Cheng, W. R. Grace & Co.
03:45 PM
AFPM Lounge: Immersive Learning Projects Demonstration
04:00 PM
Joel Lack
Sr Engineer – Corrosion Control Baker HughesGold Sponsor — Baker Hughes
Speaker:
Joel Lack, Baker Hughes
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Jimmy Jernigan
Director, Global Reliability LyondellBasell IndustriesBrian T. Batts
Director of Mechanical Integrity Phillips 66Keneth Marden
Mechanical Integrity Technology Advisor Valero Energy CorporationDavid Nixon
Maintenance and Reliability Manager LyondellBasell IndustriesBrian Novicki
Director Technical Services Valero Energy CorporationFacilitators:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Jimmy Jernigan, LyondellBasell Industries
Speakers:
Brian Batts, Phillips 66
Keneth Marden, Valero Energy Corporation
David Nixon, LyondellBasell Industries
Brian Novicki, Valero Energy Corporation
This panel of reliability, inspection and operational excellence managers will discuss the scope of healthy MI programs.
Attendees will learn:
Val Corcoran
VP of EHS BrandSafwayLeonard I. Degreenia III
Director - Human & Organizational Performance IEC BrandSafwayScott Willis
HSE Manager, Wood River Refinery Phillips 66Speakers:
Val Corcoran, BrandSafway
Leonard Degreenia, BrandSafway
Scott Willis, Phillips 66
Michael Allegro II
Technical Service Specialist BASF CorporationRodney Reeves
Operations Training Supervisor CHS Inc.Nick Turner
Technical Service Specialist Honeywell UOPFacilitator:
Michael Allegro, BASF Corporation
Speakers:
Rodney Reeves, CHS Inc.
Nick Turner, Honeywell UOP
04:45 PM
AFPM Lounge: Engage with EMPOWER
06:15 PM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM
Andy Woods
Plant Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPJim Griffin
Senior VP - Energy & Petrochemicals San Jacinto CollegeFerril Onyett
Vice President, Talent Management BrandSafwayBrian Novicki
Director Technical Services Valero Energy CorporationFacilitator:
Andy Woods, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Speakers:
Jim Griffin, San Jacinto College
Ferril Onyett, BrandSafway
Brian Novicki, Valero Energy Corporation
Will the energy industry have enough operating and design & construction personnel to operate and maintain existing assets and build and operate the infrastructure planned for the future? How can we address the changing needs of the generation about to enter the workforce? Are companies adopting and implementing advanced technologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency on each jobsite?
The panel, consisting of owners, EPCs, academia, and construction workforce training and development experts, will discuss how we can develop, engage, train and sustain enough personnel to meet the projected energy and infrastructure needs across the country.
Eric M Legare
Team Lead, Refinery Systems and Sustainability Chevron U.S.A. Inc.William J Bandy III
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationDelbert R Grotewold
Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsNathan Jannasch
Manager, Process Engineering at Chevron Renewable Energy Group Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Matthew Kawabe
Technical Service Manager Topsoe, Inc.Kamyar Keyvanloo
Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66Facilitator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
William Bandy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Nathan Jannasch, Chevron U.S.A, Inc.
Matthew Kawabe, Topsoe, Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66
Many new facilities were commissioned recently to produce renewable diesel and SAF from renewable feedstocks to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels while taking advantage of state and federal credits. Operating experience in this technology has been gathered by operators and their suppliers. This session will capture some of that expertise and share it with the audience in a traditional Q&A format. An experienced panel of Renewables experts from Operating and Technology companies will answer member supplied questions on operations, technology, reliability and lessons learned. Those in attendance are sure to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.
Samuel A. Lordo
Advisor BechtJacob Young
General Manager - North America Petroval S.A.Sylvain Fontaine
Senior Application Expert - Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsRobert Graham
Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair CorporationBeverly Long
Heavy Oil Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyRoyce Roemisch
Delek USFacilitators:
Sam Lordo, Becht
Jacob Young, Petroval S.A.
Panel:
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Bob Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Beverly Long, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Royce Roemisch, Delek US
Sergio Robledo
Senior Technical Manager Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesAdrian H. Azpilicueta
Sr. Industry Technical Consultant Nalco WaterSteven W Mayo
VP, Technology & Business Development Eurecat U.S. IncorporatedMontri Vichailak
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitator:
Sergio Robledo, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Speakers:
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water
Steve Mayo, Eurecat U.S. Incorporated
Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
This session will cover the sources, mechanisms, and mitigations of common inorganic poisons of hydroprocessing catalysts. First, we will cover the main types of poisons encountered in hydroprocessing units and their sources. Next the three main poisoning mechanisms will be reviewed along with the severity of poisoning and catalyst mitigations to extend cycle. After that we will consider mitigations upstream of the hydrotreater to extend cycle life. Finally, a refinery case study will be presented demonstrating a process of extending cycle length in a hydrotreater with feedstock poisons.
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCDarin Foote
Director, Process Engineering CHS Inc.Chuck Johnston
Lead Process Controls Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationVidyashankar Kuppuraj
Corporate APC Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationJohnny Serafin
Process Controls and Modeling Team Lead Phillips 66 - Bayway RefineryNic Tognetti
Process Controls Engineer CHS RefineryFacilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speakers:
Darin Foote, CHS Inc.
Chuck Johnston, Marathon Petroleum Corporation LP
Vidyashankar Kuppuraj, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Johnny Serafin, Phillips 66
Nic Tognetti, CHS Inc.
Advanced process control (APC) has been employed in FCC applications for 40 years. Despite the similarities of FCC Technology and APC platforms the success of these applications varies widely. In this session we will discuss common threads that lead to poor outcomes and how to build a successful APC program on a modern FCC.
Gary Kemeny
Engineering Advisor PBF Energy Inc.Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationSpeaker:
Gary Kemeny, PBF Energy Inc.
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Company
08:45 AM
AFPM Lounge: Walk the Line Overview
09:00 AM
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCChris Harrison
Advanced Process Control Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speakers:
Chris Harrison, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
This session will discuss the project development and workflow, implementation, and application maintenance of an Imubit DLPC that was used to reduce giveaway on drum cycles on a delayed coker unit. The DLPC was successful in reducing the number of cycles in which the target level was not achieved in the fixed cycle time period. This resulted in an overall reduction in the number of barrels given away in each cycle. The application has achieved great acceptance by Operations.
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the Imubit DLPC application to reduce giveway on Coker Drum cycles
- Gain an understanding of the workflow for an Imubit DLPC project
- Gain an understanding of unique challenges and lessons learned from the project
Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationMonica Plowman
Corporate Mechanical Integrity Leader Ethos Mechanical Integrity Solutions, LLCFacilitator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
Monica Plowman, Ethos Mechanical Integrity Solutions, LLC
Andy Woods
Plant Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPJim Griffin
Senior VP - Energy & Petrochemicals San Jacinto CollegeFerril Onyett
Vice President, Talent Management BrandSafwayBrian Novicki
Director Technical Services Valero Energy CorporationFacilitator:
Andy Woods, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Speakers:
Jim Griffin, San Jacinto College
Ferril Onyett, BrandSafway
Brian Novicki, Valero Energy Corporation
Will the energy industry have enough operating and design & construction personnel to operate and maintain existing assets and build and operate the infrastructure planned for the future? How can we address the changing needs of the generation about to enter the workforce? Are companies adopting and implementing advanced technologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency on each jobsite?
The panel, consisting of owners, EPCs, academia, and construction workforce training and development experts, will discuss how we can develop, engage, train and sustain enough personnel to meet the projected energy and infrastructure needs across the country.
Diane Dierking
Americas Sales Manager – Hydrogen and Gas Processing Johnson MattheyJames R. Esteban
Senior Technical Manager Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesAshley Brossette
Process Engineering Manager Valero Energy CorporationKen Chlapik
Global Market Manager - Low Carbon Solutions Johnson MattheyKathy Picioccio
Technical Specialist Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesFacilitators:
Diane Dierking, Johnson Matthey
James Esteban, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Speakers:
Ashley Brossette, Valero Energy Corporation
Ken Chlapik, Johnson Matthey
Kathy Picioccio, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Eric M Legare
Team Lead, Refinery Systems and Sustainability Chevron U.S.A. Inc.William J Bandy III
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationDelbert R Grotewold
Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsNathan Jannasch
Manager, Process Engineering at Chevron Renewable Energy Group Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Matthew Kawabe
Technical Service Manager Topsoe, Inc.Kamyar Keyvanloo
Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66Facilitator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
William Bandy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Nathan Jannasch, Chevron U.S.A, Inc.
Matthew Kawabe, Topsoe, Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66
Many new facilities were commissioned recently to produce renewable diesel and SAF from renewable feedstocks to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels while taking advantage of state and federal credits. Operating experience in this technology has been gathered by operators and their suppliers. This session will capture some of that expertise and share it with the audience in a traditional Q&A format. An experienced panel of Renewables experts from Operating and Technology companies will answer member supplied questions on operations, technology, reliability and lessons learned. Those in attendance are sure to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.
Samuel A. Lordo
Advisor BechtJacob Young
General Manager - North America Petroval S.A.Sylvain Fontaine
Senior Application Expert - Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsRobert Graham
Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair CorporationBeverly Long
Heavy Oil Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyRoyce Roemisch
Delek USFacilitators:
Sam Lordo, Becht
Jacob Young, Petroval S.A.
Panel:
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Bob Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Beverly Long, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Royce Roemisch, Delek US
09:45 AM
AFPM Lounge: FCC Process Safety Regional Workshops
10:00 AM
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCYangdong Pan
Director of Process Controls Delek USToni Adetayo
Implementation Engineering Team Lead Imubit, Inc.Facilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speaker:
Yangdong Pan, Delek US
Toni Adetayo, Imubit, Inc.
Multi-unit optimization has long been a complex issue in the oil and gas industry. Despite efforts using first-principle models or empirical approaches, challenges persist. However, the emergence of machine learning and AI technologies offers an alternative solution. In particular, AI-based process control technology has shown promise for multi-unit optimization. This session will delve into an example using a distillate system optimizer to understand how these AI models address large-scale optimization challenges and how parent and child models collaborate.
Participants will learn:
- The strength of the technology and its high flexibility of handling core issues
- How the technology deals with the availability of individual units, and cooperates with unit controllers from other advanced control technologies
- How to sustain the technology’s performance and benefits
- A site-wide AI adoption strategy
Eamon Cullinane
Director, Renewable Energy Markets Turner, Mason & CompanyAndrea de Rezende Pinho
Senior Researcher PETROBRASClifford D Avery
Global FCC Process Advisor Ketjen CorporationCJ Farley
FCC Consultant TPM Solutions LLCFacilitators:
Cliff Avery, Ketjen Corpotation
CJ Farley, TPM Solutions
1. Commercial Results of 100% Vegetable Oil Processing in an FCCU
Speaker: Andrea de Rezende Pinho, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A - PETROBRAS
In 2023, Petrobras and the Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully processed 100% vegetable oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit. Petrobras' technology is based on three pillars: i) triglycerides, such as soybean oil used in the commercial test, ii) ReNewFCC line catalyst and iii) unique operating conditions compared to conventional FCCUs. Biogenic products such as renewable aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX - benzene, toluene and xylene), renewable LPG, and renewable propylene were produced during the commercial trial. Commercial yields, quality of the products, operational challenges and technical adaptations for the trial will be presented.
2. U.S. HEFA Co-processing – Past, Present, and Future Projects
Speaker: Eamon Cullinane, Turner, Mason & Company
HEFA co-processing at U.S. oil refineries has historically not seen the same success as standalone RD/SAF refinery conversions. So why has co-processing in the U.S. been limited in the past and why might we see more of it in the future? We will explore historical production levels of co-processing, economics vs standalone RD/SAF facilities, the regulatory landscape and credit incentives (RINs, BTC, CFPC/45Z, CA LCFS, etc.) driving these economics, and future prospects of co-processing in the U.S.
Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationJatin Shah
Sr. Principal Consultant Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.Facilitator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Company
Speakers:
Jatin Shah, BakerRisk
Christy Anderson
Americas Technical Service Manager, Hydroprocessing Ketjen CorporationCarmen Angelini
Process Design Engineer CITGO Petroleum CorporationMitchell E. Loescher
Technical Sales Manager - Hydroprocessing ExxonMobil Product Solutions CompanyTeo Trotus
Segment Lead Refining hte GmbHOscar M. Brown
Principle Process Engineer Valero Energy CorporationFacilitator:
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
1. Case Study: Boosting Hydrocracking Performance with Celestia™ Catalyst to Double Run Length and Enable Cold-Flow Improvement with MIDW
Presenters:
Christy Anderson, Ketjen Corporation
Mitchel Loescher , ExxonMobil Corporation
2. High throughput testing enables tailored, optimized, and confident catalyst selection for CITGO's Unicracker
Presenters:
Carmen Angelini, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Ioan-Teodor Trotus, hte GmbH
Samuel A. Lordo
Advisor BechtGraylon Williams
Sr Industry Technical Consultant Nalco Energy ServicesFacilitator:
Sam Lordo, Becht
Speaker:
Graylon Williams, Nalco Water
Refineries have increased focus on processing unfamiliar opportunity crude oils to improve profitability. However, the introduction of these new crude slates brings uncertainties that can impact refinery operations. One major challenge is crude incompatibility due to asphaltene instability, which affects desalters, emulsion stability, preheat trains and furnace fouling.
For decades, the industry has recognized the importance of tracking asphaltene stability. Suppliers and refineries employ diverse equipment to assess feeds stability including benchtop microscopy and titration equipment. Unfortunately, those methods can require time-consuming offsite laboratory testing.
Now, utilizing a portable, handheld near-infrared (NIR) analyzer, crude oil tanks and other refinery feeds can be assessed for stability and blending suitability with near instantaneous results. NIR spectra from crude oil samples are collected and compared against a database of crudes and crude unit feeds with known asphaltene stability parameters. Asphaltene stability parameters are modeled and reported with a stability assessment.
In the presentation, we will delve into the fundamentals of these available tools, showcasing real-world case studies where they have been successfully applied for crude blends and crude pretreatment to improve and optimize desalter operations and crude preheat train fouling.
Gerard Celestine
Maintenance Support Mgr. Motiva Enterprises, LLCTieraney Celestine
Materials Management Analyst Motiva Enterprises LLCAndrew Martindale
Site Materials Lead Motiva Enterprises LLCDavid Midkiff
Inventory Analyst Motiva Enterprises LLCFacilitator:
Gerard Celestine, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Speakers:
Tieraney Celestine, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Andrew Martindale, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
David Midkiff, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
This session will discuss the evolution and ability of a successful materials management system that prepares for events at a time when rising material, labor costs and availability is due to inflation and supply chain interruptions.
10:45 AM
AFPM Lounge: Emerging Leaders Networking
11:00 AM
Valentina Di Mauro
Director of Business Development, LOHC Honeywell UOPSebastien LeCarpenteier
Head of Low Carbon Hydrogen Program Axens North AmericaSpeakers:
Sebastien LeCarpenteier, Axens North America
Valentina Di Mauro, Honeywell UOP
Matthew Z. Goodman
Manager Renewables and Emerging Technologies Marathon Petroleum CorporationValentina Di Mauro
Director of Business Development, LOHC Honeywell UOPJuan Pereira da la Riera
Hydrogen Development Engineer Axens North AmericaFacilitator:
Matt Goodman, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Valentina Di Mauro, Honeywell UOP
Juan Pereira de la Riera, Axens North America
Kurt Detrick
Process Specialist Honeywell UOPJonathon Keuler
Principal TS Specialist Honeywell UOPFacilitator:
Kurt Detrick, Honeywell UOP
Speaker:
Jon Keuler, Honeywell UOP
This session will discuss some process hazards found in HF Alkylation units, and how shutdown systems are used to address these hazards.
Lance Cox
Technical Director, Downstream Nalco WaterDean Roberts
EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.Raúl Romero
Technical Director Refining Nalco WaterFacilitators:
Lance Cox, Nalco Water
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc
Speaker:
Raúl Romero, Nalco Water
In this session we will discuss different aspects related to the design, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of different wash water systems operating in different units of a refinery. Since it is a critical application from the reliability point of view, different practices and criteria are applied based on experience.
Steven Shimoda
Refining Technology Manager Technip EnergiesWarren Dan Harbs
Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsKevin Harkness
Ops Lead Area 4 Monroe Energy, LLCFacilitator:
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Speakers:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
Kevin Harkness, Monroe Energy, LLC
Case studies will be presented highlighting different fouling mechanisms, the impact of fouling on bottoms circuit equipment and MF operation, and methods to mitigate fouling and clean-up the circuit for improved operation.
Alyssa Parks
Process Engineering Manager, Technology and Operations Support PEMEX Deer ParkJohn Durnin
Process Control Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationStephen Gill
Director, Process Safety HF Sinclair CorporationYangdong Pan
Director of Process Controls Delek USPatrick Robinson
Sr. Director, Operations Technology & Advanced Process Controls PBF Energy Inc.Facilitator:
Alyssa Parks, PEMEX Deer Park
Panel:
John Durnin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Steve Gill, HF Sinclair
Yangdong Pan, Delek US
Patrick Robinson, PBF Energy Inc.
Operation of a complex refinery process involves keeping the process within varous types of limits. These include safe operating limits, integrity operating windows, machine protection or other reliability limits, and product quality limits. This diverse background panel session from process controls and process safety management explores how to effectively identify these parameters and keep the limits in front of operators using instrumented shutdowns, alarm systems, and other monitoring and alerting software.
Audra Higgins
Operator, Product Control Operations Phillips 66Kacey Lopez
Operator Phillips 66Russell Thompson
Boilermaker Phillips 66Speakers:
Audra Higgins, Phillips 66
Kacey Lopez, Phillips 66
Russell Thompson, Phillips 66
Hear from front line Maintenance and Operations personnel from the Sweeny Refinery as they discuss Walk-the-Line, how supervisor engagement enhances the ability of front-line employees to perform hazard assessments and taking your safety into your own hands. They will highlight tools that have improved their Hazard Identification and Mitigation, leading to three consecutive AFPM DSA Awards.
Attendees will learn:
- What walk the line actually means.
- Importance of Supervision in influencing proper hazard assessments.
- Protect Yourself, trust but verify.
11:45 AM
AFPM Lounge: Q&A Transcript Database Demonstration
01:15 PM
Thomas Porritt
Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Russell Wiltse
Director Technology Valero Energy CorporationWayne Woodard
Hydroprocessing Advisor Valero Energy CorporationSpeakers:
Thomas Porritt, Chevron USA Inc.
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation
Wayne Woodard, Valero Energy Corporation
Vickie Bradford
Sr. Training Specialist Instructional Design/ E-Learning Developer Marathon Petroleum CorporationTim Chappell
Immersive Technology Studios Product Owner ExxonMobil CorporationDr. Richard Hannah
VP of Learning and Innovation Health and Safety CouncilJay Turner
Ops Learning Capability Lead Flint Hills Resources, LLCTyler Veenstra
Refining Training & Development Manager Marathon Petroleum CompanySpeakers:
Vickie Bradford, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Timothy Chappell, ExxonMobil Corporation
Dr. Richard Hannah, Health and Safety Council
Jay Turner, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Tyler Veenstra, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Interactive, immersive, virtual simulations that allow learners the opportunity to fail in a safe environment, develop a more robust mental framework and provide deeper understanding around Winterization and the First 5 Minutes of an emergency situation.
Gerard Celestine
Maintenance Support Mgr. Motiva Enterprises, LLCCarlos Diaz
Health & Safety Supervisor Motiva Enterprises LLCSterling Gregg
Tank Program Manager Motiva Enterprises, LLCFacilitator:
Gerard Celestine, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Speakers:
Carlos Diaz, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Sterling Gregg, Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Learn from an incident where a sand blast pot was opened under pressure. We will discuss how the site was effected by this incident and how Motiva partnered with onsite contractors to create an onboarding document and video to ensure this type of incident is not repeated.
Calvin Mukarakate
Global Research Manager II NRELJuan Sacoto
Global Head of Agribusiness Consulting S&P GlobalSpeakers:
Dr. Calvin Mukarakate, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Juan Sacoto, S&P Global
Tim Olsen
Solution Consultant Emerson Automation SolutionsJerry Isch
Operations Training Supervisor Marathon Petroleum CorporationDavid Anthony Lee
President User Centered Design Services IncChristi Mezzic
Process Control Consultant Emerson Automation SolutionsJohnny Serafin
Process Controls and Modeling Team Lead Phillips 66 - Bayway RefineryFacilitator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions
Speakers:
Jerry Isch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Dave Lee, User Centered Design Services Inc.
Christi Mezzic, Emerson Automation Solutions
Johnny Serafin, Phillips 66
This is a panel session follow-on based on the recent AFPM webinar by Phillips 66 Bayway that discussed HMI and alarming enhancements during a control room modernization project. Key components discussed in the webinar were alarm rationalization and the development of HMI graphics based on human-centered design principles with the goal to improve safe reliable operation at the facility. Key design considerations come from industry standards and good shared practices, along with valuable input from key stakeholders across departments. This panel session will also discuss operator development to improve situation awareness as part of a control room modernization.
Come prepared with your questions by viewing the pre-session.
Samantha Boyle
Refining Engineer II Marathon Petroleum CorporationNikolas A Larsen
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationPatrick McSorley
FCC Technical Service Engineer Ketjen CorporationGrant Severyn
FCC Technical Service Specialist BASF CorporationStephen Jewell
Technical Advisor KBRFacilitator:
Stephen Jewell, KBR
Speakers:
Samantha Boyle, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Nik Larsen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Patrick McSorley, Ketjen Corporation
Grant Severyn, BASF Corporation
1. Maximizing Butylene Yields Through Catalyst Design
2. Evaluating Complex Operational Changes via Modeling and Testing
In this presentation, we will detail the close collaboration between Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) and BASF to introduce a new catalyst technology to meet the market demand for butylenes yield and selectivity and high-octane gasoline, from development, evaluation, commercialization, to deployment of the new technology. These commercial trial results are the next step forward for LPG olefins maximization and selectivity, demonstrating significant economic value across a wide range of unit configurations and constraints for a refiner continually striving to be at the forefront of FCC catalyst technology.
02:00 PM
AFPM Lounge: Safety Portal Demonstration
02:15 PM
Elizabeth A. Manning
Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere EnergyDaniel P McGraw
Operations Manager Marathon Petroleum CorporationBreanna Busker
Technologist Refined Technologies, Inc.Alisha Deshpande
Process Engineering Team Lead Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Matthew Holub
IEA Reliability Team Lead LyondellBasell IndustriesFacilitators:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy
Daniel McGraw, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Breanna Busker, Refined Technologies/ReNu Technologies
Alisha Deshpande, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Matt Holub, LyondellBasell Industries
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring three accomplished leaders with unique career trajectories. In the first session, we’ll explore strategies to maximize your impact in your current role. The second session will delve into the art of career decision-making, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all path. Our panelists will share their personal stories and experiences, and we invite attendees to contribute their own insights.
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Mike Tremblay
Technical Services Supervisor - Process Control Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPNagappan Muthiah
Safety Instrumented Systems Lead Phillips 66Facilitators:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Mike Tremblay, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Speakers:
Nagappan Muthiah, Phillips 66
This presentation will show how Phillips 66 was able to define a strategy to benefit from the digitalization of their Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) information. After multiple attempts, it became evident that using a single tool or solution for the entire safety lifecycle was too challenging because of the established work processes and existing tools. Instead, we identified solutions that connected data between the tools and then leveraged the benefits of digital data to provide useful insights.
Todd Hochheiser
Senior Key Account Manager Johnson MattheyJ. W. Wilson
FCC Consultant Houston Fuel Oil Terminal CompanyMatt Berens
Equilibrium Catalyst Inc.Peter Blaser
Vice President of Operations CPFD LLCTiffany Clark
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationCJ Farley
FCC Consultant TPM Solutions LLCRobert E. Montgomery
Sr. Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Facilitators:
Todd Hochheiser, Johnson Matthey
Bill Wilson, TPM Solutions
Speakers:
Matt Berens, ECI
Peter Blaser, CPFD LLC
Tiffany Clark, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
CJ Farley, TPM Solutions
Robert Mongomery, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Proactively Managing FCC Reliability and Performance: Two Refinery Case Studies
1. Controlling Erosion in teh FCCU: Classification and Engineered Porperty Control of FCC Catalysts and Additives
Presenters: Tiffany Clark, Marathon Petroleum; CJ Farley TPM Solutions; Matt Berens, ECI
2. Chevron Pascagoula FCC Regenrator Optimization Modeling
Presenters: Peter Blaser, CPFD LLC; Robert Mongomery, Chevron USA
Two FCC case studies will be presented where fundamental modeling and the implementation of the model outputs were used to improve FCC reliability and performance. Marathon Galveston Bay utilized catalyst and additive classification and property control to reduce erosion and catalyst losses. Chevron Pascagoula applied computational particle fluid dynamics to propose and implement regenerator changes to improve catalyst retention and combustion kinetics. In this session, study details and the resulting FCC benefits are reviewed.
Karen Green
Sustainability Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyOmar F Ahmed
VP, Engineering DEPCOM PowerStan Carp
Manager, Strategic Planning CITGO Petroleum CorporationJake Reint
Vice President, Public Affairs Flint Hills Resources, LLCFacilitator:
Karen Green, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Omar Ahmed, P.E. DEPCOM Power
Stan Carp, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Jake Reint, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Steve Williams
Crude, Heavy Oil & Utilities Technology Manager Marathon Petroleum CompanyHector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum CorporationRaúl Romero
Technical Director Refining Nalco WaterChristina H McDowell
Environmental Compliance Specialist BechtFacilitators:
Chris McDowell, Becht
Steve Williams, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- Isolation of Hot Oil Circuits
Speaker: Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation - Crude Feed Contaminants
Speaker: Steve Williams, Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Pyrophorics on Turnaround
Speaker: Raúl Romero, Ecolab, Ecolab
Rhett Finch
Naphtha Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyMatthew Hutchinson
Technology Manager Gasoline and Petrochemical Technologies Axens North AmericaThomas Porritt
Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Alexander V Sabitov
Director, Reforming, Isomerization, Aromatics Phillips 66Russell Wiltse
Director Technology Valero Energy CorporationHeidi Fraser
Technology Specialist Honeywell UOPSpeakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Heidi Fraser, Honeywell UOP
Thomas Porritt, Chevron USA Inc.
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation
Panel of operating company SMEs and technology licensors will discuss several topics on safety and reliability of Reforming and Isom process units and will be ready to address additional questions from the audience.
03:00 PM
AFPM Lounge: Engage with Women in Industry
03:15 PM
Paul Zimmerman
Fellow, Hydroprocessing & Renewables, Technology Service Honeywell UOPJoe Slaughter
Business Improvement Network Leader, Base Oils Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Douglas W Weerts
Principal Process Hazard Analysis Leader Honeywell UOPFacilitators:
Paul Zimmerman, Honeywell UOP
Joe Slaughter, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Joe Slaughter, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Doug Weerts, Honeywell UOP
This will be an interactive discussion to help prepare for a Process Hazard Analysis in a hydroprocessing unit.
- What are the requirements and experience levels for PHA participants.
- Why you should use the Incident database and how to use it.
- Why the same scenarios can be ranked differently during PHAs.
- Why the Risk Matrix is important and how it effects the PHA.
Andrew Craig
President Great Southern TechnologiesDean Roberts
EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.Facilitator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.
Speaker:
Andrew Craig, Great Southern Technologies
In this session, GST’s will show how they worked with Ergon in order to avoid some of the pitfalls encountered while designing or troubleshooting new or existing fired heaters. The session will provide means to increase operability and reliability of fired heater systems. GST will also present their patented innovative technology that creates flameless combustion at radiant flux rates and flue gas temperatures common to refinery process heaters. GST’s new technology also meets the industry's stringent requirements for environmental, safety, reliability, operability, and maintainability. This session will also present the benefits of having cooler and more controlled combustion and offer technological solutions, thus providing a peak into GST’s most recent advancements in heater technology. Their latest advancements affords a much improved controllability for units that require a large range of operation.
Warren Dan Harbs
Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsBenoit Guerin
Business Development Director Veolia North AmericaJamal Y. Shamas
Sr. Adv. Refining Engineer/Wastewater Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speakers:
Benoit Guerin, Veolia North America
Jamal Y. Shamas, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Our expert panelists Jamal Shamas of Marathon Petroleum and Benoit Guerin of Veolia North America are going to give technical presentations on issues experienced with the management of the wastewater generated by renewable fuels pretreatment units. This will include recent experiences, and successful solutions implemented to address these challenges. We want to encourage attendees to please come with questions as we will have an audience Question and Answer session at the end.
Elizabeth A. Manning
Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere EnergyDaniel P McGraw
Operations Manager Marathon Petroleum CorporationBreanna Busker
Technologist Refined Technologies, Inc.Alisha Deshpande
Process Engineering Team Lead Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Matthew Holub
IEA Reliability Team Lead LyondellBasell IndustriesFacilitators:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy
Daniel McGraw, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Breanna Busker, Refined Technologies/ReNu Technologies
Alisha Deshpande, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Matt Holub, LyondellBasell Industries
Michael Federspiel
Director, FCC Technology Valero Energy CorporationBryan Dinkel
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationAfton Ferry
Process Engineer Phillips 66Ziad Jawad
Director FCC Technology Phillips 66Robert E. Montgomery
Sr. Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Facilitator:
Mike Federspiel, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
Bryan Dinkel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Afton Ferry, Phillips 66
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66
Rob Montgomery, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Industry subject matter experts will host a panel discussion centered on Reactor Isolation Valves. The panel will focus on justification and design concerns, operational headaches and optimized use of RIV’s; a Q&A session will follow, so bring your questions. FCC operators, technical support and safety personnel would benefit from this Panel discussion, as would anyone who is interested in pursuing a reactor isolation valve installation.
Russell Wiltse
Director Technology Valero Energy CorporationJames Kleiss
Becht Advisor BechtChris Watson
Technology Project Manager ChevronFacilitator:
Russell Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
James Kleiss, Becht
Chris Watson, Chevron USA Inc.
04:00 PM
04:15 PM
Latoya Britt
Director, Member Services and Sponsorships AFPM05:15 PM
All Welcome
08:00 AM
09:00 AM
Katie Marshall
Sr. Technologist - Refining Refined Technologies, Inc.Shannon McAvoy
Technical Manager ReNu TechnologiesWilliam Radenberg
Process Engineer HF SinclairFacilitator:
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Speakers:
Shannon McAvoy, ReNu Technologies
William Radenberg, HF Sinclair Corporation
Joseph Famolaro
Principal FCC Engineer ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyClint Cooper
Technical Services Manager W. R. Grace & Co.Richard Grove
FCC Process Expert/FCC Enthusiast Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Chuck Novak
FCC Technical Service Advisor Ketjen CorporationFacilitator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
Speaker:
Clint Cooper, W. R. Grace & Co.
Richard Grove, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Chuck Novak, Ketjen Corporation
Wayne Woodard
Hydroprocessing Advisor Valero Energy CorporationSidra Roman
Technical Service Manager Axens North AmericaFacilitator:
Wayne Woodard, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
Sidra Roman, Axens North America
Wayne Woodard, Valero Energy Corporation
Review of good practices for NHT pressure drop control, reactor hemispherical head opportunities and issues, silicon control and NHT record run case studies.
Andrew Jakubowski
Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCMike DeHart
Executive Director of Maintenance Excellence Valero Energy CorporationEric Lindholm
Turnaround Manager - Pine Bend Flint Hills Resources, LLCCasey Long
Director of Asset Management Flint Hills Resources, LLCJimmy Mendler
Corporate Turnaround Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPFacilitator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Panel:
Mike Dehart, Valero Energy Corporation
Eric Lindholm, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Casey Long, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Jimmy Mendler, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
The panel will discuss how to develop a quality turnaround worklist to optimize turnaround and maintenance work.
Attendees will learn:
- How to use the RBWS to screen individual items.
- The use of data driven decision making.
- Utilization of the right software.
Bruce Taylor
Digital Transformation SME FurtherTecMoiz Sultan
Crude Planner Parkland Fuels CorporationFacilitator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
Moiz Sultan, Parkland Refining (B.C.) Ltd.
A case study of Parkland Refining’s transformation of their crude supply, scheduling and refinery demands across their supply system involving Edmonton tanks, transmountain pipeline, transmountain outlets and the refinery. This digitalization initiative allowed Parkland to have improved visibility on the full supply chain with different teams contributing to each aspect where Traders manage supply, schedulers manage pipeline movements, and the Refinery owns the demands.
Matt Correnti
Senior Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Matt Jones
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Jordan Palka
Materials Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Facilitator:
Matt Correnti, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Matt Correnti, Chevron USA Inc.
Matt Jones, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Jordan Palka, Chevron USA Inc.
Using Risk Based Inspection (RBI) as part of the unit asset strategy allows for optimized intervals for fixed equipment inspection and turnaround cycles. This opportunity must be balanced against both compliance and economic drivers to ensure the full financial benefits are realized. This session summarizes Hydroprocessing-specific damage mechanisms, lessons learned, and key equipment evaluations that should be considered when extending inspection and maintenance intervals.
09:45 AM
10:00 AM
Andrew Jakubowski
Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCJimmy Mendler
Corporate Turnaround Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPFacilitator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speaker:
Jimmy Mendler, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Panel will discuss key practices crucial to any successful project.
Wade Hollman
Director, Alkylation Technology Phillips 66Carl R. Ullrich
Senior Business Development Manager Veolia North AmericaFacilitator:
Randy Peterson, Elessent Clean Technologies
Speakers:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66
Rick Ullrich, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
A taskforce was formed as a follow-up to the presentation from PEMEX at the 2023 Summit. A goal of this taskforce is to study what causes some spent acid to be more reactive than typical. Another goal is to develop a simple test to help determine whether spent acid is safe to transport.
Samuel A. Lordo
Advisor BechtBelal Hassoun
Sr. Fired Equipment Engineer BechtFrank Liu
Director, Energy & Fired Equipment Technology BechtFacilitator: Sam Lordo, Becht
Speakers:
Belal Hassoun, Becht
Frank Liu, Becht
Crude, Vacuum and Coker heaters can be considered the hearts of their respective process units. Monitoring the accumulation of internal tube fouling is important and challenging. This discussion will cover good practices applied to monitor fouling prone heaters with the intent to safely and reliably maximize equipment value generation and efficiency. Topics will include tube skin thermocouples, infrared thermography, Goldcup contact pyrometry and how these measurement tools can be utilized for pulse checks of the system. Key turnaround checklist items for heaters will also be discussed.
Aishwariy Baheti
Manager, Digital Solutions Bharat Petroleum Corporation LimitedLeandro Martins
PETROBRASChristian McDermott
Sr. Vice President, Americas Voovio TechnologiesWade Smith
Wireless Service Manager, North America Emerson Automation SolutionsFacilitator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Panel:
Aishwariy Baheti, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Leandro Martins, Petrobras
Christian McDermott, Voovio Technologies
Wade Smith, Emerson Automation Solutions
A set of case studies are presented by operating companies that discuss Connected Worker initiatives as a vital component of the factory of the future, enabling their organizations to address the challenges of modern manufacturing while reaping the benefits of improved productivity, safety, and efficiency. The Connected Worker, also known as the augmented worker, is seamlessly immersed in their surroundings in an operating facility by the use of a suite of highly advanced digital tool to assist in performing their daily tasks more effectively. Panelists will present their approaches to enabling the Connected Worker in their environment along with what was learned, and benefits achieved.
Matthew Hutchinson
Technology Manager Gasoline and Petrochemical Technologies Axens North AmericaJoong Yang
Process Safety & Engineering Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Amit Gupta
Director - Furnace Technology & Sales Heurtey Petrochem SolutionsWilliam McLaughlin
Fired Equipment Engineer ExxonMobil Product Solutions CompanyEthan Spielvogel
Fired Equipment Specialist Marathon Petroleum CorporationRandy Stier
Director Refinery Fired Heaters Valero Energy CorporationVivek Sundaram
Fired Equipment SME LyondellBasell IndustriesFacilitator:
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Moderator:
Joong Yang, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panel:
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
Bill McLaughlin, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Ethan Spielvogel, Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Randy Stier, Valero Energy Corporation
Vivek Sundaram, LyondellBassel Industries
We are producing petroleum products in the current environment in which emissions reduction is demanded amidst rising consumer demand. The panel discussion will focus on safe operation and optimization of process fired heaters, including limitations with existing technologies to reduce emissions, and challenges with emerging technologies, e.g., hydrogen firing and electrification.
Tiffany Clark
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationDerek Froehle
Senior Technical Services Specialist in the FCC Technology Services group at Honeywell UOP UOP LLCDavid A. Hunt
Senior Principal Technologist W. R. Grace & Co.Facilitator:
Tiffany Clark, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Derek Froehle, Honeywell UOP
David Hunt, W. R. Grace & Co.
This session will review FCC process safety and catalyst level monitoring fundamentals through case study discussions. The first will describe how adverse weather conditions can result in abnormal FCC operation, potential safety incidents, and how utilizing available resources is key in incident prevention. The second will cover fluidization fundamentals including how to calculate the physical bed level and conclude with a troubleshooting case study with inconsistent reactor levels and disappearing regenerator level.
Andrew Chen
Senior Advisor, Hydroprocessing and Catalyst Technologies PBF Energy Inc.Jacob Coleman
Hydroprocessing Subject Matter Expert Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Travis Kirk
Sales Director, Clean Fuels - North America Topsoe, Inc.Scott McArthur
Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66Christy Anderson
Americas Technical Service Manager, Hydroprocessing Ketjen CorporationMontri Vichailak
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitators:
Christy Anderson, Ketjen Corporation
Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Panel:
Andy Chen, PBF Energy Inc.
Jake Coleman, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Travis Kirk, Topsoe, Inc.
Scott McArthur, Phillips 66
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCBrian McClure
IT Expert Marathon Oil CorporationEmily Stewart
HES Professional Marathon Petroleum CompanyFacilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speakers:
Brian McClure, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Emily Stewart, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Discussion of the basics of good data collection, appropriate methods for filtering data, database requirements and the supporting infrastructure for possible Machine Learning applications.
Come prepared with your questions by viewing the pre-session webinar recording.
Andrew Chen
Senior Advisor, Hydroprocessing and Catalyst Technologies PBF Energy Inc.Jacob Coleman
Hydroprocessing Subject Matter Expert Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Christy Anderson
Americas Technical Service Manager, Hydroprocessing Ketjen CorporationTravis Kirk
Sales Director, Clean Fuels - North America Topsoe, Inc.Scott McArthur
Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66Montri Vichailak
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationFacilitators:
Christy Anderson, Ketjen Corporation
Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Panel:
Andy Chen, PBF Energy Inc.,
Jake Coleman, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Travis Kirk, Topsoe, Inc.
Scott McArthur, Phillips 66
Sylvain Fontaine
Senior Application Expert - Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsJavier Gonzalez
National Accounts Manager Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsScott Lienemann
Operations Zone Superintendent CHS Inc.Facilitator:
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speakers:
Javier Gonzalez, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Scott Lienemann, CHS Inc.
Andrew Mezera
Director FCC Technology Valero Energy CorporationAnn Benoit
Director, Global Customer Technology W. R. Grace & Co.Richard Grove
FCC Process Expert/FCC Enthusiast Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Nikolas A Larsen
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationSteven Shimoda
Refining Technology Manager Technip EnergiesJ. W. Wilson
FCC Consultant Houston Fuel Oil Terminal CompanyFacilitator:
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Panelists:
Ann Benoit, W. R. Grace & Co.
Richard Grove, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Nik Larsen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Bill Wilson, FCC Process Consultant
Andrew Jakubowski
Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCMichael Menosky
Vice President, Reliability, Maintenance & Projects Monroe Energy, LLCKevin Harkness
Ops Lead Area 4 Monroe Energy, LLCPiotr Majcher
Project Engineer Monroe Energy, LLCDrake Wilson
Project Manager Monroe Energy, LLCFacilitators:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Michael Menosky, Monroe Energy LLC
Speakers:
Kevin Harkness, Monroe Energy, LLC
Piotr Majcher, Monroe Energy, LLC
Drake Wilson, Monroe Energy, LLC
This session will highlight Monroe Energy, a small northeast refinery, and their journey toward replacing one of their oldest and most prolific processing assets: the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Reactor. The presenters will provide an overview of the project conception, engineering, fabrication, logistics, installation, and post start-up operation. A key focus will be the discussion of challenges and successes from the construction phase of the project, as well as lessons learned for future events.
Matthew Hutchinson
Technology Manager Gasoline and Petrochemical Technologies Axens North AmericaJoong Yang
Process Safety & Engineering Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Amit Gupta
Director - Furnace Technology & Sales Heurtey Petrochem SolutionsWilliam McLaughlin
Fired Equipment Engineer ExxonMobil Product Solutions CompanyEthan Spielvogel
Fired Equipment Specialist Marathon Petroleum CorporationRandy Stier
Director Refinery Fired Heaters Valero Energy CorporationVivek Sundaram
Fired Equipment SME LyondellBasell IndustriesFacilitator:
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Moderator:
Joong Yang, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panel:
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
Bill McLaughlin, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Ethan Spielvogel, Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Randy Stier, Valero Energy Corporation
Vivek Sundaram, LyondellBassel Industries
We are producing petroleum products in the current environment in which emissions reduction is demanded amidst rising consumer demand. The panel discussion will focus on safe operation and optimization of process fired heaters, including limitations with existing technologies to reduce emissions, and challenges with emerging technologies, e.g., hydrogen firing and electrification.