We consider:

• Emerging US hotspots where natural gas supply, pipeline access, and data centre development align.
• How well-prepared the US power system is to support the AI data centre boom.
• The rising trend of onsite natural gas generation for AI loads.
• The connection between LNG expansion in the US and domestic gas demand.
• What the emerging triangle between gas supply, LNG terminals, and data centre hubs means for regulatory policy and investors.
• And much more.

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We explore how catalyst and additive technologies are evolving to handle more complex feedstocks while maintaining performance, and which advances could improve efficiency and reduce carbon intensity in hydrogen, syngas, and chemicals production.

We assess the role that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play in reducing emissions in the near to medium-term. Maurits outlines the most promising production pathways and technology innovations that have the greatest potential to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs.

Maurits also considers the most effective policy mechanisms and regional approaches for creating stable demand and investment confidence.

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Rob explains:

• What TSCA is and why it matters so much to the petrochemical and manufacturing sectors right now.
• The shift from a risk-based approach to a more hazard-based approach.
• What is at stake if TSCA continues to be implemented in a way that focuses on worst‑case or hypothetical scenarios rather than real‑world conditions.
• Why policymakers and the public should care about how TSCA is reauthorised and implemented.

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We discuss:

• What the LNG landscape looks like coming out of 2025.
• The fastest evolving regions in the North American market.
• How the US LNG deals space is shaping up for 2026.
• The evolution of the Latin American LNG market, including the impact of recent developments in Venezuela.
• Structural shifts in the North American LNG market beyond 2026.

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Alan provides us with a summary of the key takeaways from the refining and petrochemical industries in 2025, and considers what 2026 may have in store for the downstream sector.

We discuss: 

• Refining margins in 2025, which surprised to the upside. 
• How the petrochemical sector fared in 2025.
• The impact of trade tariffs.
• How recent developments in Venezuela will impact the refining market.
• Alan’s advice for industry participants in the year ahead.

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We’ll consider the impact that the Trump administration has had on fuel policy in the US, examining:

• The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) tailpipe emissions standards.
• Energy policy reform.
• The Renewable Fuel Standard.
• And much more.

Alec discusses active and passive solutions, including Owens Corning's FOAMGLAS® Pool Fire Suppression™  (PFS) System.

We discuss recent testing that was performed on the FOAMGLAS PFS System, and how the results can help LNG facility designers meet regulations and make their facilities safer.

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Some of the topics discussed include:

• Where CCUS fits into the long-term energy landscape.
• Lessons learned from CO₂ pipeline transport trials globally.
• Regional differences in how CCUS is being approached.
• Unique challenges or opportunities when applying CCUS to refineries and petrochemical plants.
• How CCUS is becoming integrated with other decarbonisation pathways in the downstream sector.

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David explores whether oil and gas is keeping up with demand so far and whether it will continue to do so as data centres grow and expand.

Other topics include:

• The role that low-carbon gas and CCS will play as data centres push for net zero emissions.
• Why uncertainty around renewables in the US will shift the outlook of the energy mix moving forward.
• How the oil and gas industry’s role in the data centre ecosystem will evolve in the future.

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Rob provides background on the negotiations and updates us on how they are progressing following the sixth round of talks in August 2025.

Rob provides insight into the negotiation process and explains how AFPM envisions a successful global agreement on plastic waste. He also offers his thoughts on what comes next for the negotiations, and whether the US will remain engaged in the process.

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We consider some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and how midstream will meet future demand with affordable, reliable and cleaner energy.

Sarah also outlines how GPA Midstream enables collaboration between its member companies, and bridges the gap between technical realities and the policymaking process.

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This episode explores the concept of human autonomy at Honeywell and how it contributes to faster problem-solving with enhanced data and predictions. We also discuss the vital importance of industry partnerships.

Download Honeywell's recent webinar with Borealis, 'Q&A: Transforming process optimisation: leveraging AI, cloud & digital twins with Honeywell and Borealis', here: www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/webinars/honeywell-process-solutions/qa-transforming-process-optimisation-leveraging-ai-cloud-digital-twins-with-honeywell-and-borealis/

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We also explore the role of digital twins, the importance of building trust in AI, and consider how the sector is navigating new workforce demands.

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Lara outlines what has changed over the past decade to ensure that Tier 1 process safety events have been cut in half.

We also explore what factors are the most challenging to control in terms of process safety, and best guidance for managing these challenges.

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Brandon explains how projects typically happen in three phases: design and specification, construction, and post-construction, and considers what kind of training is available to support engineers and their teams throughout each phase.

We discuss the types of education that Owens Corning offers, and explore the capabilities of the company’s dedicated training sites in Pasadena, Texas, US, and Tessenderlo, Belgium.

Brandon also explains how industry demand is influencing the types of training that Owens Corning provides.

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We’re joined by Zinovia Skoufa, Managing Director, Methanol, Johnson Matthey; Tommy Lykke Wind, Senior Future Fuels Manager, A.P. Moller-Maersk; Leigh Abrams, Senior Business Leader, Emerging Renewable Fuels, Honeywell; Clara Bowman, COO, HIF Global; and Lawrence Navin; Vice President, Methanol Institute.

This episode provides an introduction to e-fuels, and discusses the factors influencing e-fuel pricing, the economic challenges, market dynamics, and strategies for cost reduction.

This episode is an excerpt from a recent Insight Seminar that Hydrocarbon Engineering hosted. To access the full recording, visit: www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/webinars/johnson-matthey/travelling-towards-sustainability-exploring-the-economics-of-e-fuels/

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We discuss the immediate aftermath of President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcements, and the impact that these tariffs continue to have on the global oil market.

Susan offers her opinion on the impact that the tariffs will have on the refining, petrochemical and LNG sectors, as well as what all of this means for new projects.

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Leakhena and Jay consider the key role of industry associations and explain how the ILTA advocates for its members. We also discuss the importance of knowledge-sharing and industry collaborations, and how the ILTA can help to facilitate these partnerships in the liquid terminals sector.

We also consider how collaborations are likely to evolve as the industry faces increasing regulatory and environmental pressures.

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Peter discusses how new technologies are evolving for the tank storage sector, and what the possible implications are for the workforce. He also offers his thoughts on what the future holds for the sector.

Klaus talks us through some of the challenges of the transition to carbon-free energy by 2050, and the important role that hydrogen will have to play. We discuss the benefits of high-speed hydrogen compression, the challenges facing the development of this technology, and the evolution of specifications, codes and standards. 

Klaus also offers his thoughts on realistic considerations and expectations for the industry going forward, given factors including geopolitics, market demand, cost constraints, and infrastructure.

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This episode of the podcast covers:

• Reflections on the downstream sector in 2024
• Predictions for a new Trump presidency
• Oil demand growth
• Supply and demand dynamics in 2025
• Refining margins
• Outlook for the chemical markets
• And more!

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