In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, we’re joined by Simon Rogers, Chief Technology Officer at KBC (A Yokogawa Company). Simon explains how physics-based models, AI, and contextualised enterprise data are converging to improve performance and decision making in the downstream sector.
We discuss:
What has changed in the industry that makes process twins and industrial AI possible today.
Why process twins are a prerequisite for industrial AI.
Organisational and cultural challenges facing refiners when implementing process twins and industrial AI.
Practical steps that refiners should take today to prepare for increasingly autonomous operations.
And much more.
This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine delivers world-class industry subject matter expertise, unparalleled technical and specification service, and unmatched regional commercial team support to customers around the globe, including in the energy market. The company’s broad portfolio of high-performance coatings and systems – including protective liquid and powder coatings, as well as fire protection coatings – excel at combating corrosion and help customers achieve smarter, time-tested asset protection. For more information, visit protective.sherwin.com (https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine.html).
In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, we explore the growing security concerns surrounding unauthorised drone operations near critical infrastructure.
We’re joined by Matthew Fuller, Senior Policy Analyst, Regulatory Affairs, at American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), to discuss the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed rule for implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Reauthorization, Safety, and Security Act of 2016. This would create a framework for addressing unauthorised unmanned aircraft systems operating near fixed-site critical infrastructure.
We consider the importance of the proposed regulations, the risks drones pose to refinery and petrochemical facilities, and the need for a balanced, risk-based approach that protects security while supporting legitimate drone use and innovation.
This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine delivers world-class industry subject matter expertise, unparalleled technical and specification service, and unmatched regional commercial team support to customers around the globe, including in the energy market. The company’s broad portfolio of high-performance coatings and systems – including protective liquid and powder coatings, as well as fire protection coatings – excel at combating corrosion and help customers achieve smarter, time-tested asset protection. For more information, visit protective.sherwin.com (https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine.html).
16 Sept 2026
CCS: from concept to reality
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is approaching a critical turning point. In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, we speak with Algert Prifti, CCUS Solutions Portfolio Manager at Black & Veatch, about what is driving the shift towards commercial carbon capture adoption, from the growth of gas-fired power for data centres to emerging opportunities across industrial facilities.
We explore the challenges holding projects back, what it takes to move from concept to construction, how to select the right capture technology, and the role of engineering and project planning in delivering successful CCS projects. Algert also shares real-world case studies from Black & Veatch and his outlook on what is needed to scale CCS in the years ahead.
This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine delivers world-class industry subject matter expertise, unparalleled technical and specification service, and unmatched regional commercial team support to customers around the globe, including in the energy market. The company’s broad portfolio of high-performance coatings and systems – including protective liquid and powder coatings, as well as fire protection coatings – excel at combating corrosion and help customers achieve smarter, time-tested asset protection. For more information, visit protective.sherwin.com (https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine.html).
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