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Turbomachinery innovation driving energy industry changes
In this episode, we sit down with Klaus Brun, global director of R&D at Ebara Elliott Energy, to explore the significant changes underway in the energy industry. Brun discusses the company's recent rebranding and its shift towards developing innovative turbomachinery tailored for the evolving demands of hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in optimizing compressors, expanders, and pumps for both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Join us for an insightful conversation on the future of energy and the critical role of customized machinery in driving efficiency and sustainability.
Sponsor: Ebara Elliott
How AI will revolutionize industrial services at Turner Industries
Join Jim Watkins as he talks with Stephen Toups, CEO of Turner Industries, about the evolving role of AI in construction. Recorded during the ECC PerspECCtives Conference, Toups offers a candid look at how Turner is preparing for the future by harnessing technology and data.
Sponsor: Turner Industries
The circular economy: A discussion on plastics recycling with John Thayer of Nova Chemicals
Hydrocarbon Processing caught up with John Thayer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for Nova Chemicals. In this episode, Thayer discusses Nova Chemicals current and future plans in building a circular economy, including the development of new plastics recycling centers and how chemical facilities can decarbonize their operations.
Live at Gastech: Ammonia unplugged: The future of low-carbon solutions
The demand for low-carbon ammonia is projected to triple in the coming decades, driven by its pivotal role in decarbonizing sectors such as agriculture, power generation, and heavy industry. In this episode, Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey (JM) will discuss blue ammonia’s role in decarbonization, autothermal and gas heated reforming and future projects and innovations JM is working on in the realm of low-carbon technologies.
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