Presentation Speakers
Day 1 (Oct. 22) Morning Session: Global Oil Market Outlooks—Geopolitical Uncertainties, Trade Tensions, Rising US Oil Exports, and OPEC Strategic Options
Keynote/opening address — The US Energy Renaissance: Implications for Global Oil and Gas
Guy Caruso, Senior Advisor – Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Abstract
The US energy renaissance continues to strongly influence global energy geopolitics. US upstream and downstream innovation has demonstrated resilience in face of lower crude oil prices by lowering costs and by taking advantage of ...more
Biography:
Guy F. Caruso is a senior adviser in the Energy and National Security Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS, he served as administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) from July 2002 to September 2008. EIA is the statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that provides independent data, forecasts, and analyses regarding energy. Before leading EIA, Caruso had acquired over 40 years of energy experience, with particular emphasis on topics relating to energy markets, policy, and security. He first joined DOE as a senior energy economist in the Office of International Affairs and soon became director of the Office of Market Analysis. He has also held a variety of other senior leadership positions at DOE.
Prior to joining DOE, Caruso worked at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as an international energy economist in the Office of Economic Research. In addition, he was project director of the CSIS Geopolitics of Energy study published in January 2000. He was also director of the National Energy Strategy project for the U.S. Energy Association (USEA), which resulted in the publication of Toward a National Energy Strategy (USEA, February 2001) and the follow-up study National Energy Strategy Post 9/11 (USEA, July 2002). Caruso has also worked at the Paris-based International Energy Agency, first as head of the Oil Industry Division, where he was responsible for analyzing world oil supply/demand and developments in the oil industry, and later as director of the Office of Non-member Countries, where he directed studies of energy-related developments in emerging economies. Caruso holds a B.S. in business administration and an M.S. in economics from the University of Connecticut. He also earned an M.P.A. from Harvard University. In January 2008, he was awarded the French National Order of Merit. Recently, Caruso was elected president of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics beginning in January 2018.
Growing US Light Crude Exports and IMO 2020-driven discounts—Who Benefits?
Charles Kemp, Vice President – Baker O'Brien
Abstract
We will introduce the IMO 2020 regulation that will limit sulfur content in marine bunker fuel and discuss: (a) Which types of refineries will benefit from IMO 2020? (b) Is crude selection a viable option for ...more
Biography:
Charles has 30 years of experience in oil and gas production, refining, and petrochemicals industries, with particular emphases on operations planning and optimization, strategic planning, financial analysis, corporate development, business process improvement, and project management. His previous roles at Koch Industries, CITGO Petroleum and Valero Energy included engineering, economics, planning, and business development. As a consultant, he advises refiners, lenders, attorneys, and investors on refinery valuations, terminal valuations, and industry fundamentals.
Status of Canadian Oil Industry—Stuck on a Sideline?
Dinara Millington, Vice President, Research – Canadian Energy Res. Inst.
Abstract
Canada’s oil production is outgrowing its oil transportation infrastructure, again. Canada produced almost four million barrels of oil per day in 2017 but Canada’s existing pipeline infrastructure is already ... more
Biography:
Dinara Millington joined CERI in February 2004 and assumed her current role as a Vice President, Research in April 2014. Dinara is responsible for managing the Institute’s research agenda including leading the oil sands projects, assisting in the production of market research, economic analysis and economic modeling. Ms. Millington has participated in various projects involving oil sands, crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and renewable energy. Dinara sits on the Editorial Committee of the Institute's quarterly Reports and Geopolitics of Energy journal and provides economic commentary for CBC, Global TV, The Globe and Mail, the BNN and other local, national and international news outlets. Dinara graduated with a Masters of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Calgary, specializing in Econometrics and Time-series Analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with minor in Finance. Ms. Millington spent some time studying at Masarykov University in Brno, Czech Republic, as well as worked and lived abroad in Kazakhstan.
North American Crude Business: Integrated Perspective, Insights and Outlooks
Joseph Leto, President – Energy Analysts Int'l.
Abstract
EAI, Inc.’s (Energy Analysts International) Joe Leto will present an integrated perspective of the North American crude business highlighting some of the key trends and outlooks across ...more
Biography:
Joe Leto is the President and co-founder of EAI, Inc. (Energy Analysts International, Inc.) headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. Joe has led EAI, Inc.’s bottom-up and integrated approach to the energy business supporting companies and institutions across the resource, refining, midstream, trading and investment business segments. EAI’s organizational focus is developing and employing new products, processes, and information resources to create commercial value across these business segments for its client base. Joe brings substantial knowledge and diverse background in the North American energy markets spanning over 30 years. Joe and his product and consulting teams conduct extensive work in the resource area of the business addressing all North American basins with a larger focus on the most dominant basins like the Permian and its dynamics from reservoir-to-wellhead-to-end market. Joe and EAI, Inc. share this unique perspective at the Opportunity Crudes Conference along with exploring how these dynamics might impact the supply-to-refining network and opportunities.
Joe is a frequent speaker and participant at industry conferences and private client-company seminars. Joe has an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University as well as graduate studies in Mineral Economics at the Colorado School of Mines.
Global Production Trends Relative to US Imports
Hillary Stevenson, Director – Oil Markets & Business Development, Genscape
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This presentation will evaluate the trends in U.S. imports amidst the an ever-changing U.S. crude production and U.S. crude export environment with a look at how global oil production trends may cause additional ripples, ...more
Biography:
Hillary Stevenson is the Oil Market and Business Development Director at Genscape in Louisville, Kentucky. She joined Genscape in 2009, when she helped develop and launch Genscape’s multiple crude inventory reports, including Cushing, pipeline flows, the refinery alerting service, ethylene cracker monitoring, and rail monitoring technologies, facilitating data expansion throughout. In her most recent role, her focus includes analyzing market implications, the effects of Genscape data, and identifying fundamental data trends, concentrating on the North American crude oil supply chain. Her oil market commentary has been published in major news outlets and magazines. Hillary holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Louisville.
Gulf Coast Crude Exports
Sandy Fielden, Research Director – Morningstar
Abstract
U.S. crude exports were deregulated in December 2015 and took off in 2017. Given higher prices, higher production of light crude and low appetite of U.S. refiners for shale grades, excess supplies continue ...more
Biography:
Sandy Fielden provides research and analysis for commodities and energy customers with an emphasis on the oil market. Fielden has broad knowledge of energy market as well as the ability to communicate complex industry topics to different audiences. Thanks to his industry expertise, he has authored hundreds of articles and has spoken at dozens of conferences, focusing on topics ranging from trading and market risk to infrastructure constraints and regulation of oil. He has also been featured on a variety of reports across multimedia platforms on Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, and CGTN America, among others. Before joining Morningstar in May 2016, he was Director of Energy Analytics for RBN Energy. He previously acted as Vice President of Data Services for Allegro, Vice President of Energy Products and Services for LIM (now Morningstar Commodity Data), and Product Manager for Saladin. He holds an undergraduate degree in international history from Leeds University and an MBA with a concentration in international business from Bradford University. He is also a GARP Energy Risk Professional.
Day 1 (Oct. 22) Afternoon Session: Crude Quality, Contaminants, Incompatibility, Blending
Are Tight Oils an Opportunity or a Challenge? Quality Variability, Contaminants, Incompatibility, and Look-Alike Blends
Harry Giles, President – PetroStorTech
Abstract
The increase in availability and supply of tight oils such as Bakken and Eagle Ford has been an opportunity for some sectors of the petroleum industry. To others, however, it is posing challenges. ...more
Biography:
Harry is retired from the Department of Energy where he was manager of crude oil quality programs for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This included development and management of analytical programs for monitoring quality of stocks, and research related to the biological and geochemical aspects of petroleum stockpiling. Harry was employed by the Department of Energy for over 30 years, prior to which he held several positions with other U.S. Government agencies and at the University of Manchester (UK). Following retirement from the Department of Energy, Harry became Executive Director of the Crude Oil Quality Association, a position he held until resigning in 2013. Following his resignation, he was named Executive Director Emeritus. Currently, he is the managing principal of PetroStorTech LLC which develops sampling, analysis, and quality monitoring programs for the petroleum industry. Harry has authored or co-authored a number of articles on crude oil analysis, characterization, and storage, and on fuel stability and cleanliness. He has been a member of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants since the 1980s, and remains active in several of their Subcommittees. In 2009, he received the ASTM International George V. Dyroff Award of Honorary Committee D02 Membership. Other memberships include the API Committee on Measurement Quality, and the International Association for Stability, Handling, and Use of Liquid Fuels (IASH). He is chairman emeritus of IASH, and was elected to honorary membership in 2009.
Self-incompatibility, the Stain of West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil—Blending of Tight oil, WCS, MSW
Irv Wiehe, President – Soluble Solutions
Abstract
Although Soluble Solutions’ Oil Compatibility Tests and Model were designed to prevent the blending of the wrong crudes in the wrong proportions to precipitate asphaltenes, it has become more common for single crudes ...more
Biography:
Irv Wiehe is president of Soluble Solutions, a consulting company specializing in petroleum processing. He has a PhD in chemical engineering from Washington University (St. Louis) and worked at Exxon Corporate Research for 22 years. His special interests are in improving the processing of petroleum resids and heavy oils and in the solving of refinery fouling problems. During the nineteen years of being a consultant, Irv has taught 39 short courses in these interests for 31 organizations in 13 different countries and 4 continents. Irv is known for unique general concepts, such as the Oil Compatibility Model and the Phase-Separation Kinetic Model for Coke Formation. In addition, Irv is the founder of the International Conference on Refinery Processing for AIChE and of the International Conference on Petroleum Phase Behavior and Fouling (Petrophase). Irv is a Fellow of AIChE and has written a book, Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules, published in June 2008 by CRC Press.
Wax and Asphaltenes – Problems and Solutions
Frederick Stubbins, Interpret Operations Manager - Intertek
Abstract
Intertek possesses a suite of software (Interpret) used for a variety of activities throughout the hydrocarbon supply chain. Interpret has been successfully applied online, at-line and in the laboratory for many applications. ...more
Biography:
Frederick Stubbins works as the Interpret Operations Manager within Intertek plc. And is based (for his sins) in Aberdeen, UK. The group manages and supports projects across the hydrocarbon supply chain from offshore oil and gas through to refineries and refined products.
To date the groups solutions have included combinations of chemometric modelling, big data analytics and integrated laboratory analysis as well as the application of innovative technology to address the challenges of crude quality monitoring and blend optimisation.
Frederick is a graduate of the Universities of Leeds and Newcastle and holds both a master’s degree and Ph.D in chemical engineering. He is also an inventor on crude blend compatibility monitoring patents, a recognised speaker at international crude oil conferences and has authored several articles on crude quality monitoring, compatibility and big data analytics.
Asphaltene Compatibility Modeling of Opportunity Crudes to Enhance Processing and Profitability
Bruce Wright, Senior Technical Engineer – Baker Hughes GE
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Blending crude oils often leads to asphaltene destabilization and agglomeration. Processing opportunity crudes, especially paraffinic crudes and light tight oils that are blended with conventional crudes can lead to rapid asphaltene ...more
Biography:
Bruce Wright is a Senior Engineer in Baker Hughes’ Industrial Technology group in Sugar Land, Texas, specializing in the Hydrocarbon Process Industries. Bruce has over 40 years of industry experience and is currently involved in technical support and troubleshooting of refinery fouling issues, foam control and other refinery process problems. Bruce has experience in product development and EH&S compliance. He is an inventor or co-inventor on eight US patents and has published twelve technical papers. Bruce is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He also holds a MBA from the University of Houston. Bruce is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Desalting Opportunity Crudes Contaminated with Natural Surfactants and Solids
Nigel Hilton, Director of Sales North America – Dorf Ketal Chemicals
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Opportunity Crudes contaminated with natural surfactants and solids can cause a rag layer in the desalter. Rag layer is a stable emulsion that forms at the oil water interface in the desalter, comprised of water, oil, inorganic solids, ...more
Biography:
Nigel has 28 years of experience in process specialty chemical sales and service for the refining and petrochemical industry. Before joining Dorf Ketal in 2015, Nigel spend 25 years with Nalco Champion’s Downstream Business in numerous technical sales, marketing, and technical management positions. Nigel has familiarity with many of the West Coast refineries having started his career in the Los Angeles Basin and having managed the West Coast operations for Nalco Champion. After working in Europe for 4 years Nigel spearheaded Nalco Champions “3D for Crude Overhead Systems” Technology Platform implementing the technology globally. Nigel has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. Nigel is responsible for sales and Business development of Dorf Ketal North America.
Inline Crude Oil Blending—Making the Plan a Reality
Duane Rowan, Global Product Champion – Cameron Measurement/Schlumberger
Abstract
Previous papers have considered the value, complexity and challenges when implementing an in-line blender as part of a strategy to process a wide range of crude oils. This paper will discuss a number of case studies of real crude ...more
Biography:
(Will be posted when it is available)
Day 2 (Oct. 23) Morning Session: Crude Corrosion, Fouling, and Monitoring Techniques
Realizing the true value of Canadian Heavy oils through processing chemistry
Parviz Rahimi, President – Upgrading Solutions
Abstract
Refineries receive and process everyday a variety of crudes having different physical and chemical properties. The challenges in processing these crude blends is directly related to the chemical composition of individual crudes ...more
Biography:
Parviz Rahimi obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Alberta in 1980 and joined Natural Resources Canada in 1981. He Worked as senior research scientist in the primary upgrading division of the CanmetENERGY in Edmonton. He retired after 33 years and established his own consulting company under Upgrading Solutions Inc. He has developed expertise in partial upgrading technologies applying processing chemistry for better understanding of viscosity reduction during thermal conversion of heavy oils and bitumen to reduce or eliminate diluent requirement for pipeline transportation. He has developed a new manual method to address the stability and compatibility of petroleum and solubility of streams with no asphaltenes. His research activities also include fouling and corrosion related to bitumen processing. He is adjunct professor at the University of Alberta and Industrial advisor to student at the Chemical and Material Engineering department. He has more than 50 Journal publications, 4 book chapters and more than 60 presentations in technical conferences.
CrudeFlex Opportunity vs Risk Why Compromise?
Joel Lack, Sr. Global Marketing Manager – Nalco Champion
Abstract
In today's increasingly challenging environment, refiners need to improve or at least maintain current levels of unit reliability while successfully processing a more diverse, opportunistic feedstock. To capitalize on the discounts ... more
Biography:
Joel Lack has worked in the oil refining industry for 20 years. He has extensive experience assessing the risk of corrosion, developing chemical solutions and providing operational guidance to mitigate corrosion risk. Joel is the Senior Marketing Manager for CrudeFlex, the automatic chemical analyses and injection technologies for refineries, at Nalco Champion, an Ecolab company. Joel holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Benefits of Crude Oil Fouling Testing
Matt Lane, Research Engineer – HTRI
Abstract
Experimental fouling units have been fabricated to replicate the conditions (i.e. bulk temperature, wall temperature, shear stress, and pressure) and are used to study fundamental aspects of fouling for the purpose of ...more
Biography:
Matthew R. Lane, Engineer, Research, graduated with a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a Research Assistant at the university. His thesis research on “Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Fouling Parameters in a Small Scale Rotating Unit” was conducted on the prototype of the Rotating Fouling Unit at HTRI. Lane continues to conduct fouling research.
Use of a Naphthenic Acid Corrosion Model to Optimize Crude Blends
Eric Vetters, President – ProCorr Consulting Svcs.
Abstract
ProCorr Consulting Services has developed Tancorr, an easy to use corrosion model that predicts the combined effects of sulfur and naphthenic acids on corrosion in a high temperature refinery environment. This paper will discuss ...more
Biography:
Eric Vetters is president of ProCorr Consulting Services, which provides process engineering and corrosion expertise to the petroleum refining industry. Previously he had over 32 years of experience with Conoco, ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66. His experience includes refinery process engineering assignments at 3 refineries, major projects, and strategic planning. Eric has spent most of the last 20 years working on corrosion, fouling desalting, and contaminant issues related to opportunity crude processing. This work has included research, operations support, and capital projects. Eric has a B.S in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and an MS from Oklahoma State University. He is a registered professional engineer in Oklahoma and also works as an adjunct professor in the chemical engineering department at the University of Tulsa.
Crude Slate Cost Management via Utilization of Installed Ultrasonic Sensors
Steve Strachan, Vice President Sales – Sensor Networks
Abstract
Recent technological advances in precision, fully-digital ultrasonic wall-thickness measurement systems coupled with wired and wireless data back-haul are enabling very accurate, semi-permanent, easily deployable and more cost-effective ...more
Biography:
Steve is the VP of sales for Sensor Networks, Inc. for North America. Sensor Networks, Inc. (SNI) is a technology company which manufactures remote monitoring equipment for critical assets in industrial sectors. SNI designs wireless UT sensors which are deployed in various industrial sectors enabling asset owners to monitor, trend, and ultimately graduate from time-based to predictive-based maintenance schedules. Steve is a graduate from Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining Sensor Networks, Inc. Steve worked for GE Inspection Technologies as a graduate of the Commercial Leadership Program and worked as a Sales Regional Manager and Product Manager for Ultrasound, Digital Radiography and Handheld XRF (PMI). Steve is based in Sensor Networks’ Houston office.
Day 2 (Oct. 23) Afternoon Session: Flexibility of Refinery Operations & Bottoms Upgrading to Make High-demand Products
Butylene-enhancing FCC Catalyst Technology to Meet Growing Alkylation Feed Demand
Steven Gim, Regional Technical Service Manager – BASF
Abstract
FCCs currently produce half of world’s butylene, in addition to being the dominant gasoline producers in refineries. Demand for high octane gasoline blending components, such as alkylates, have been growing in recent years due to ...more
Biography:
Steve Gim is currently the Regional Technical Service Manager for BASF Corporation. Steve has over 25 years of experience in the refining industry, with roles encompassing catalyst selection, FCC process design & start-ups, modeling, and refinery planning. Prior to joining BASF, he was the principal technologist for Technip Stone & Webster. He also spent 5 years as a market and trading analyst for Enron and Reliant. Steve holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Texas and a MBA from Rice University. He is also a CFA® charter holder.
Taking Advantage of Opportunity Feedstocks Through Innovative Alkylation Unit Design: Technical Overview
Stephen Williams, Technology Business Development Director – Lummus Technology/McDermott International
Abstract
The octane value of the gasoline pool in the U.S. will have to increase in order to accommodate the fuel efficiency targets required by the CAFE standard. Auto manufacturers are employing higher compression ratios, ...more
Biography:
Stephen Williams has over 30 years’ experience in the petroleum refining and oil and gas industries. As Technology Business Development Director for Lummus Technology, he is responsible for working with clients to develop new business pursuits across Lummus’ portfolio of licensed refining and petrochemicals technologies.
Steve’s petroleum refining experience includes process engineering, engineering design, process troubleshooting, and operations management roles with emphasis in FCC, alkylation, and hydroprocessing.
Steve holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas, and an MBA from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
HCAT Technology Application for Opportunity Crudes
David Mountainland, Director Technical Services – HTI
Abstract
HTI's proprietary HCAT® liquid catalyst technology is currently used in two commercial ebullated bed (EB) hydrocrackers. The success of the HCAT Technology has proven the technology to be effective and flexible ...more
Biography:
Mr. Mountainland has been with Hydrocarbon Technology & Innovation (HTI) and its predecessor companies since 1986, when he came to the Hydrocarbon Research Inc. (HRI) R&D Center. His present responsibilities include HCAT® technical services. He provides marketing support and manages the implementation of the HCAT technology world-wide. He also supports the HCAT technology through process simulations, kinetic modeling, and commercial economic evaluations. Prior to his current assignments, Mr. Mountainland was a member of start-up teams with HRI and IFP for numerous commercial and pilot plant projects, including 3 commercial H-Oil® Units. He provided technical service assistance on a variety of hydrotreating, isomerization, catalytic reforming, hydrocracking and hydroprocessing units. He participated in commercial plant operating data analysis and in making operating recommendations to clients. In addition, he led teams carrying out unit conformance checks, procedural and operating manual reviews, and client training programs. Mr. Mountainland holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Crude Slate Flexibility with a Delayed Coking Unit
Tim Stone, Licensing Manager – Bechtel Hydrocarbon Technology Solutions & IPSI LLC
Abstract
Delayed coking provides a refinery operator with unparalleled flexibility to process the vacuum residue from widely varying crude oils. Unlike catalytic processes, delayed cokers are largely insensitive to feedstock properties, ...more
Biography:
(Will be posted when it is available)
Higher Margin with Integrated & Cost-Effective SDA Refinery Schemes
MJ Rahman, Director Resid Technology – KBR
Abstract
Converting residues are top priorities for refineries, globally, in the upcoming IMO 2020 Marine Bunker fuel regulation environment. Generally, refineries use either hydrogen addition or carbon rejection technologies for converting ...more
Biography:
Mr. Rahman graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. as a chemical engineer. Mr. Rahman has also received an executive certificate in Technology, Operations, and Value Chain Management from Sloan School of Management, MIT, U.S.A. In addition to having more than 5 years of experience with independent engineering and consultancy roles, he has also worked in several KBR departments for over 13 years performing a variety of operational, project management, technology commercialization, business development and marketing roles. MJ Rahman is the Global Director for ROSE Technology for KBR Technology Business Unit.
Tackling IMO 2020 Low-Sulfur Mandate through Innovation in Petroleum Residua Processing
Dr. Keng H. Chung, Vice President – Well Resources
Abstract
Catalytic hydrogenation is the process of choice for clean fuel production. However, it is ineffective to process petroleum residua which contain asphaltenes. The high coking propensity of asphaltenes causes catalysts to deactivate quickly. ...more
Biography:
Dr. Chung has a broad perspective and background on oilsands operations and is a process troubleshooting expert for heavy oil and bitumen operations, including heavy oil processing. He currently serves as a Refinery Advisor (State Specially Recruited Expert) for the Chinese government. He is actively involved in the development of sustainable technologies, and he is a co-inventor of the SELEX-Asp process.
Day 3 (Oct. 24) Morning Session: Big Data Analytics and Emerging Adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in Crude Selection, Management, and Refining
The Increased Focus on Digital Transformation in Crude Oil Knowledge Management and Refining
Hege Dammen, Consulting Manager – AVEVA
Abstract
Digital Transformation requires people, process, and technology integration. The complex dynamics of the oil and gas market and pressure to show quick ROI are driving the need for innovative solutions. ...more
Biography:
Hege is currently working for the Aveva Group as a Manager in their Digital Transformation Consulting team. She brings more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of areas within the petroleum processing industry, project management and software technologies. Her main focus is Digital Transformation of the Petroleum Value Chain, and optimization and process integration within the downstream oil and gas sector. Hege has a broad career starting with 16 years in Statoil as Planning Manager, Crude Oil Evaluation specialist and Technical Advisor for E&P as well as several years of Commercial Crude Trading. The past 15 years Hege has been focusing on design and implementation of software solutions for the petroleum refining and trading industry. She has also worked as a private consultant on several specialty projects related to refinery processing, renewable energy, and supply demand analysis. Hege is also on the Crude Oil Quality Advisory board, COQA, and has authored several industry papers.
Automation Strategies Including IIoT for Crude Feedstock Optimization
Tim Olsen, Consultant & Julie Valentine, Refining Industry Manager – Emerson Automation Solutions
Abstract
The processing of discounted, opportunity crudes has resulted in a number of challenges for refineries including matching crude blend properties for optimal utilization, mitigating asset deterioration from unexpected corrosion ...more
Biography:
Tim Olsen is an AIChE Fellow with 28 years' experience in the refining industry, 20 of which have been with Emerson Automation Solutions (Email: Tim.Olsen@Emerson.com). He is a refining consultant within Emerson's global refining industry solutions group, where he supports the company's technical and business strategy. Previously, he was with UOP for eight years as a technical advisor on refinery startups around the world. He is a past chair of AIChE's Fuels and Petrochemicals Div., and was the Meeting Program Chair for the 2014 AIChE Spring Meeting in New Orleans, LA. He was recently elected to the AIChE Board of Directors. He is also on the Board of Directors for Emerson's Global Users Exchange, and a member of AFPM's OPCAT Committee. He has a BS in chemical engineering from Iowa State Univ. with an emphasis in industrial engineering and process control, and an MBA from the Univ. of Iowa.
Julie Valentine first joined Micro Motion in 1993, and worked as the Refining Industry Marketing Manager for Micro Motion for 14 years, until 2007. She rejoined the Emerson Flow Group in 2015, again in a refining industry marketing role for the Emerson Flow Group, now responsible for all of Emerson’s flow technologies. Julie has authored numerous technical papers on various applications of flow technology in the refining industry, and is a co-inventor in two U.S. patents for Micro Motion. Julie is a member of several working committees for the instrumentation and control group of API’s Refining and Equipment Standards Program. Julie is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado with a B.S. degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering. Before joining Emerson, she worked for UOP, primarily in the technical services group, where she was involved in the commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting of UOP process units around the world.
At the Core of Refinery 4.0: Process Centric Simulation Models
Michel Lenoel, Executive – GREENALYZE & Dr. Didier Lambert Chairman and CEO- Topnir Systems
Abstract
Within industrial digital transformation of petroleum refinery (known as refinery 4.0), the focus of this presentation will be on the convergence of big data analytics, industrial internet of things, system integration, with a common core: ..more
Biography:
A graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and IFP School (Master Degree in Chemical Engineering), Michel Lenoël spent his career in refinery process engineering within Total Group, then within Danone Group in Biotechnology R & D management.
Michel LENOEL is President of P+I, a consulting company for techno-economical opportunity and feasibility studies in refining and petrochemical sectors.
He is President of a startup, GREENALYZE, which develops refinery modeling and simulation software based on an innovative, patented molecular characterization of petroleum products and processes.
Co-Presenter Didier LAMBERT
CEO TOPNIR SYSTEMS sas
Didier Lambert, Sc.D., is Chairman, CEO, and founder of Topnir System Company. He has over 30 years of experience in refining and petrochemicals, including management positions at BP and ABB Group. Didier is the inventor on more than 30 patents and the recipient of the 1989 Petroleum Engineer’s Award for octane number prediction by NIR.
Crude Oil Fingerprinting and Advanced Predictive Analytics for the Determination and Mitigation of Processing Issues
Conrad Teran, Senior Technology Manager – SUEZ Water Tech. & Solns.
Abstract
The introduction of shale oils into the crude slates of many US and other refineries around the world, either by themselves or in combination with conventional, bituminous and other opportunity crudes and blending components, ....
Biography:
Conrad Teran is a Sr. Technical Manager of Refining Technology at SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions in Tomball, TX. He is responsible for the development and technical support of advanced predictive process models and simulation tools for the refining industry and currently leads the CrudePLUS Predictive Analytics team. His areas of expertise include heat transfer, phase separations, computational statistics and the practical implementation of artificial intelligence to solve process problems Mr. Teran holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Lamar University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He has 39 years of combined experience in refining and SAGD operations, process engineering and economics/planning, and has held various technical, commercial and general management positions in Latin America, Canada and the US.
The Digital Process Unit: Integrating Advanced Kinetic Models into Monitoring and Control
Nevin Whalley, Technical Service Engineer – Axens N.A.
Abstract
High speed data networks, cloud-based systems, and advanced data analytics are leading a distinct change in the way the downstream industry can monitor and optimize its operating assets. The safety and efficiency of tomorrow’s refinery ...more
Biography:
Nevin Whalley is a Technical Service Engineer for Axens North America and supports various hydtrotreating technologies through unit start-up assistance, operator training, and performance monitoring. Prior to joining Axens in 2016, he completed his Master of Science degree at the IFP School in Paris, France in Processes and Polymers. Nevin graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
Digital Refinery Concepts—Crude & Vacuum Distillation Unit, a Case Study on Energy Consumption
Dr. Ashwani Malhotra, Additional General Manager – Engineers India Ltd.
Abstract
Present day Refinery operations are facing various challenges in profit maximization due to crude price volatility impacting Gross Refinery Margin (GRM). Refineries are targeting improving the efficiency and overall productivity ...more
Biography:
Dr. Ashwani Malhotra, presently Sr. General Manager in the Process Department of Engineers India Limited holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi & bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has thirty two years of experience in the process design and engineering for refineries and onshore/offshore oil & gas facilities. Thirteen of these thirty two years have been spent in Equipment (HMTD) & R&D divisions of EIL. His experience includes all process activities from Refinery configuration studies, preparation of basic process designs, and preparation of FEED packages, detailed engineering of basic engineering/ FEED packages, review of detailed engineering by contractors to commissioning supervision and guarantee runs. He has carried out process design of many Crude & Vacuum Distillation Units and other Refinery units including both grassroots & revamps.
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