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The Main Column

Hydrocarbon Processing
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Decarbonization
Energy Transition
Oil and Gas Industry
Renewable Energy
Carbon Emissions
Digital Transformation
Carbon Capture
Biofuels
Natural Gas
LNG
Renewable Fuel Standard
E-Fuels
Petrochemical Industry
Hydrogen
Fossil Fuels
Technip Energies
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
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The Main Column podcast, brought to you by Hydrocarbon Processing, stands as the premier audio destination for professionals in the downstream oil and gas industry seeking the latest insights and trends. Each episode delves into critical topics, including technology advancements, sustainability, energy transition, and operational excellence. With expert interviews and high listener engagement, thi... more

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Latest Episodes

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Holli Garrett, Global Product Manager, Ethylene, at Clariant Catalysts to discuss the evolution of refinery off-gas treatment, and how those gases are creating value.

This episode explores the development and importance of the new API bolted flange joint (BFJ) certification program, featuring insights from industry experts Andri Orphanides, Director of Individual Certification Programs, API, and Andy Smith, Direct... more

This episode features Manuel Pfanzelt, Global New Project Manager, Clariant, discussing the critical importance of feed purification and catalyst protection in polyolefin production. Learn about innovative solutions, industry trends and how tailored ... more

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Claudio Fayad, Chief Technology Officer, AspenTech, about the future of industrial operations, AI integration and recent product innovations. We explore how enterprise-wide optimization, AI and data ... more

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Recent Guests

Manuel Pfanzelt
Special guest from Clariant Chalice Business Unit, purification solutions expert for olefin/polyolefin feeds
Clariant
Episode: Protecting polyolefin catalysts through advanced feed purification
Claudio Fayad
Chief Technology Officer, AspenTech
AspenTech
Episode: The future of industrial operations: AI and enterprise optimization
Charles McConnell
Former US Assistant Secretary of Energy (2011-2013); Director of the Center for Carbon Management and Energy at the University of Houston
University of Houston; Center for Carbon Management and Energy
Episode: Decarbonizing industry: Strategies and technologies discussion with the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy
Mercy Rentaria
National Development Director for Hydrogen and CCUS in the US
Anderson Hauser
Episode: Decarbonizing industry: Strategies and technologies discussion with the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy
Krista Johnson
US President, Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey
Episode: Energy transformation and the role of advanced catalysts
Arun Arora
Chief Technology Officer
Chevron Lummus Global
Episode: Live from AFPM Annual: How Chevron Lummus Global is revolutionizing hydrocarbon processing with integrated solutions
Ken West
President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology
Honeywell Process Technology
Episode: Live from AFPM Annual: How digital technologies are shaping the global energy industry
Myron Bockholt
Director of Strategic Accounts for LGT Industrial
LGT Industrial
Episode: Live from AFPM Annual: Reducing emissions with advanced gasket technology
Vic Scalco
Executive at Gulftronics, division of General Atomics; specialist in refining technologies
Gulftronics (General Atomics)
Episode: Live from AFPM Annual: Technologies for increasing profits by refining lower-value feedstocks

Hosts

Tyler, Mike, Lee Nichols, Jim Masso
Team leaders and hosts guiding the show with industry experience in downstream processing, automation, and technology partnerships.
Tyler
Host with overview duties and podcast direction.
Mike
Host focusing on industry insights and technical discussion.
Lee Nichols
Lead host introducing episodes and guiding Q&A sessions.

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The future of industrial operations: AI and enterprise optimization
Q: Can you summarize the notable announcements made during the week at Optimize?
announcements include combining HiSys and Aspen Plus into HiSys Plus, a unified platform for crude scheduling optimization and multi-brand optimization, new AI models that hybridize with first-principle models, improvements to the MTEL reliability platform, and the launch of Emation OT Data Fabric and AVA, an AI platform to drive broader access and insights, all aimed at building an enterprise operations platform for end-to-end optimization.
The future of industrial operations: AI and enterprise optimization
Q: What concrete advice would you give companies at different stages of AI adoption in their operations?
Start with a strong data foundation and contextualized data discovery rather than blindly moving all data to a lake. Connect OT and IT with guardrails based on process physics, and deploy AI with embedded industrial skills and agents that provide actionable insights, not just alarms. Focus on a scalable, enterprise approach rather than isolated pilots.
The future of industrial operations: AI and enterprise optimization
Q: What should the next generation of industrial operations look like for oil and gas companies given increasing volatility?
The next generation should move beyond optimizing a single unit to enterprise-wide optimization that connects planning, production, reliability, and workforce considerations. This requires a unified data fabric, AI guardrails tied to plant physics, and an orchestrated AI environment to enable rapid adaptation across facilities.
Energy transformation and the role of advanced catalysts
Q: Can you share recent innovations in regards to syngas, hydrogen, and ammonia, and how JM approaches SAF and distributed generation?
Krista highlights jet fuel/Synthetic Aviation Fuel initiatives and collaboration with partners to expand SAF supply, along with applying automotive catalyst technology to stationary and distributed power, including data centers, through partnerships rather than solo projects.
Energy transformation and the role of advanced catalysts
Q: What are the most important global market trends shaping the syngas industry over the next decade?
Krista notes that technology adoption lags behind readiness and geopolitical priorities; the trajectory is toward transformation and broader adoption, with the emphasis on energy security and open, inclusive deployment across different audiences and regimes.

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This show serves as a practical briefing for professionals in downstream oil and gas, consistently exploring how technology, data, and policy intersect to drive efficiency, safety, and decarbonization across heavy industry. Episodes frequently center on industrial digitization, reliability, and reliability-centered operations; catalysis and process innovations; and the economics of modernization—from total-cost-of-ownership procurement to lifecycle solutions. Notable patterns include deep dives into carbon management (CCUS and hydrogen), advanced sensing and AI-driven analytics, and real-world case studies from operators and technology providers that illuminate how to unlock measurable value while navigating regulatory and market dynamics. ... more

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