Refining Reality
With their usual mix of smarts and humor, Bill and Brian from Energy Rogue dive deep into the downstream refining and petrochemical markets — the infrastructure that quietly powers modern life.
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Why Refineries Can’t Make “Just Diesel” | Ep 16 (opens the original)
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Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com You cannot just turn crude oil into diesel. That sounds simple, but it is one of the most misunderstood realities of refining. In this episode of Refining Reality, Bill and Brian break down what actually happens inside a refinery when crude oil moves […]
Refinery Capacity: When the Dial Hits 11 | Ep 15 (opens the original)
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Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com What happens when global fuel supply gets tight, refinery margins explode, and aging refinery equipment is pushed beyond its comfort zone? In this episode of Refining Reality, Bill and Brian break down why refineries are running near maximum capacity, how crack spreads are […]
Location, Location, Refining: The Hidden Edge | Ep 14 (opens the original)
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Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com What if the future of refining looks completely different from the past? In this episode of Refining Reality, Brian Pieri and Bill Shanahan explore one of the most overlooked forces in the energy industry: location. From the first oil refineries in Pennsylvania to […]
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