RefComm

📣 Refiners and Vendors: We are seeking abstracts for our delayed coking, fluid catalytic cracking, sulfur recovery, and fluid/flexi-coking programs at RefComm Galveston 2025 📣 Join the ranks of the leading voices in the refining community at RefComm Galveston 2025! We are seeking speakers to engage, challenge, and elevate the brightest minds in our industry. This is an excellent opportunity for refiners and vendors to share lessons learned, best practices, and new technologies, materials and equipment to optimize productivity and safety. We welcome abstracts in the following areas: 👉 Case studies demonstrating operational experience in: • Improvements and optimizations in safety and reliability  • Process optimization and design  • Equipment improvements and optimizations  • Troubleshooting operational challenges and root cause analysis  • Revamping, maintenance, repairs and turnarounds  • Startups and commissioning  • Operational best practice    👉 Technology, process, materials and equipment innovations and improvements: • New technology developments to improve safety, reliability and operational efficiency   • Materials and equipment developments   • FCC and Sulfur Recovery catalyst developments   • Emissions abatement and energy efficiency improvements    👉 Have an idea not on this list? Feel free to share it with Becky Peterson, the program director! Learn more:   https://lnkd.in/gteG-fQp  Or email becky.peterson@crugroup.com for more info. Marlea Pitman #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training

📣 REMINDER FOR REFCOMM EU SPEAKERS 📣 If you are speaking at RefComm EU, send the final version of your PPTX to Becky Peterson immediately. Email becky.peterson@crugroup.com. Spots still remain to attend the conference and training! Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training #petroleum

🤩 Have you seen the agenda for RefComm EU? 🤩 https://lnkd.in/g--5xWcA 👉 Key topics include: • Setting the Stage for the Next Decade • Delayed Coker Unit Online Spalling Performance and Other Improvements using Tubacoat Technology • Resid Sampling: Why So Challenging? • Processing Non-standard Feedstock in the Coker Unit • Automated Coke Cutting System and CFD • Delayed Coker Troubleshooting Forum • Reduction of CO2 emission in DCU Complex: A Case Study and much more, including training, a state of art exhibition hall, and tons of networking opportunities. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g--5xWcA #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training

🎉 We are excited to see everyone in Barcelona in just a couple weeks at RefComm EU! Spots are still available to attend the leading technical conference for delayed coking. And don't forget, our event is co-located with the Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid Conference: two conferences, one price! 🙏 A special thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making this event one of our best yet in Europe. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb #refcomm #safety #training #oil #oilandgas #energy #petroleum DeltaValve, LLC Jian Guang TUBACOAT S.L. VEGA Americas, Inc. VIAAC WSI North America Ruhrpumpen Akselos AMPO Becht Berthold Technologies IGS | Integrated Global Services MIAM Magdeburger Industriearmatur-Manufaktur GmbH Vessel Inspection and Assessment Corp. ZymeFlow Jean-Gaël Le Floc'h Rick Torres Gustavo Garcia bp Alexander Berry Sanjay Lodha Vasile Buga Rompetrol (KMG International) Grant Jacobson Indian Oil Corp Limited Vineet Sharma Víctor J. Martínez IDESA - Ingeniería y Diseño Europeo, S.A. Bonny Saikia Ali ERÇİL Tüpraş Evan Hyde - Coking-com

A few spots remain in the Delayed Coker Fundamentals, Coker Operations and Reliability course at RefComm EU, taught by Evan Hyde - Coking-com This two-day course will cover an introduction to the process, equipment, and operation of a delayed coker unit (DCU) in the refinery. The coker is unique in the refinery world with a batch process and specialized solids removal (decoking) and handling equipment. All the unique aspects of the DCU will be covered with an in-depth review of the coker structure (coker island) operation and equipment. Special focus will be given to operator-based perspectives on unit equipment and usage. Common safety and reliability concerns will be discussed at length. 👉 Who Should Attend Refinery staff new (less than 1 year) to delayed coking. This includes: operators, engineers, inspectors, or maintenance staff. Vendor staff who supply services or equipment to delayed coker units. Project staff working on design projects. 👉 What You Will Learn Learn the history of this process, the second oldest in the history of refining. Explore the process flow and semibatch sequence. 👉 Introduction to the specific design and operation of specialized DCU equipment: • Steam purged valves • Decoking equipment • Heater fouling and decoking • Fractionator (distillation) dynamics with batch operation • Blowdown system 👉 A special focus on real experiences in safety and reliability: Operator ownership of safety • Common reliability issues with DCU equipment • A review of major safety incidents over the past 20 years. 🔗 Learn more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gyhgYkKc #refcomm #safety #oil #oilandgas #energy #training

📣 ATTENTION OPERATORS: You can attend RefComm EU / Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid FOR FREE! 📣 IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US IN BARCELONA NEXT MONTH! ⭐ To attend RefComm EU for free, email Becky Peterson at becky.peterson@crugroup.com ⭐ To attend Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid for free, use this link: https://lnkd.in/g9W_WieP Learn more about RefComm EU: https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb Learn more about Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid: https://lnkd.in/dbm4cwZ #refcomm #safety #training #oil #oilandgas #energy #petroleum

Join us in Barcelona for the RefComm Running Club! Spots still open to attend the conference and training. https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb #refcomm #safety #training #oil #oilandgas #energy

📣 RefComm EU Forum Spotlight: CenterFeed® Injection Device Users Forum 📣 Presented by DeltaValve, LLC Subject Matter Experts, Presenters / Discussion Moderators Rick Torres, Applications & Design Engineer, and several other refinery experts TBA: https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb 🔎 Program Outline and Schedule • Global market update for CenterFeed • Why the need for CenterFeed? • CenterFeed configurations available (sizes and actuation types) • Best practices for integrating CenterFeed into retrofit and new installations • Recommended turnaround and maintenance schedules • Operational advantages experienced by users in a variety of Delayed Coking Unit operations During this interactive forum DeltaValve will present information on how its CenterFeed technology has improved delayed coker operations in refineries around the world since its introduction in 2011. Best practices for integration, operation, and maintenance of the CenterFeed will be reviewed and discussed. This session is specifically geared for delayed coking refinery personnel currently using the CFD or considering the addition of the CFD to their existing unit. All other vendors and suppliers will need advanced approval to attend or will be vetted at the door. Please contact Becky Peterson with questions – becky.peterson@crugroup.com 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eP5ef_kb #refcomm #safety #training #oil #oilandgas #energy

Did you know about our Sulphur Troubleshooting Clinic at RefComm EU/Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid? It's separate from the sulphur training that will be going on. It will be moderated by Elmo Nasato with leading sulphur experts participating as panelists. Learn more below! https://lnkd.in/g2yRBXG6 Mastering Sulphur Removal for Cleaner Emissions & Sustainable Industry Growth In the ever-evolving energy sector, efficient sulphur removal from sour hydrocarbons is key to reducing SO₂ emissions and turning byproduct sulphur into valuable resources that fuel industrial growth. This clinic dives deep into the critical role the sulphur value chain plays in advancing both environmental responsibility and economic development. Whether you're a seasoned sulphur plant operator/engineer or just beginning your journey, this interactive session offers the insights you need to tackle the real-world challenges of sour hydrocarbon treatment, sulphur recovery, and sulphur forming/handling facilities. What to Expect: 👉 Expert-Led Discussions: Gain invaluable insights from industry veterans with decades of hands-on experience in sulphur recovery and treating operations. Discover field-tested solutions to common operational hurdles. 👉 Collaborative Problem-Solving: Exchange ideas, share experiences, and engage in open discussions that bring fresh perspectives to the table. This is your chance to collaborate with peers in solving the industry’s toughest challenges. 👉 Hot-Topic Deep Dives: Get comprehensive coverage of the most pressing issues across the entire sulphur value chain. From process bottlenecks to environmental compliance, we’ll explore it all. 👉 Valuable Networking: Build connections with industry peers, experts, and solution providers. Whether you’re seeking new partnerships or solutions, this is the place to network. 👉 Have Your Say: Share your specific troubleshooting challenges in advance or bring them up during the session. Together, we’ll exchange best practices and strategies for safe, efficient, and sustainable sulphur plant operations. Be Part of the Conversation We invite you to contribute to this knowledge-sharing event, where operators of all experience levels come together to optimize sulphur plant performance. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g2yRBXG6 Becky Peterson #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training

📣 New Fluid-Coking & Flexi-Coking Program at RefComm Galveston! 📣 We're excited to introduce a new program at RefComm Galveston 2025: fluid-coking and flexi-coking technologies. These advanced processes combine coking and FCC elements, leading the way in bottom-of-the-barrel conversion. Though fewer than 20 units exist globally, their continuous processing and low solid output provide exceptional yields and conversions. Operators of these complex units face challenges like reactor erosion, regenerator hot spots, and extreme fouling. RefComm Galveston 2025 offers a unique chance to join the global fluid/flexi-coking community, sharing best practices and innovative equipment strategies to address these challenges. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-T6B9pM  🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/g3Ahu_Tx ⭐ Expectations for the Session ⭐ This two-day event, built on the legacy of ExxonMobil and Axens, focuses on end-user knowledge. RefComm will feature technical presentations, workshops, and breakout sessions, encouraging attendees to share insights on:  • Unit Overviews and Descriptions  • Unit Constraints  • Turnaround Experiences  • Troubleshooting  • Best Practices  • Safety/Reliability Solutions 🔗 The Call for Presentations is now open. Submit your abstract: https://lnkd.in/gteG-fQp ⭐ Program Advisory Committee ⭐ * Marie Wright - Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis, PBF Energy Co. LLC  * Guillaume Cuilhe - Technology-Proposal Engineer, Axens  * Maria-Victoria Greco - Technology and Technical Services Engineer, Axens  * Evan Hyde - Owner, Coking.com  * Becky Peterson - Program Manager, RefComm / CRU Group     #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training Marie Wright PBF Energy Guillaume Cuilhe Axens Maria Victoria Greco Evan Hyde - Coking-com Coking.Com Inc. Becky Peterson