Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities in the Energy Industry
Join Wolters Kluwer – Enablon at the upcoming Enablon Process Safety Roadshow in Bangkok to explore a real-world use case that demonstrates how Bowties, Control of Work, and EHS work together across the Process Safety lifecycle. It’s a practical, discussion-driven workshop designed around real operational scenarios faced by high-risk industries today. Extend your learning: This workshop will […]
From Energy Crisis to Sufficiency and Efficiency Bangchak Executive Shares Perspectives on Achieving Balance in Energy Use amid Volatility
Recently, Mrs. Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, was invited as a guest speaker for participants from government agencies and universities across three academic and executive training programs. These included “Sustainable Growth of the Private Sector based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy” under the Executive […]
SCGC and GC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Potential Strategic Joint Venture Formation of Olefins and Polyolefins Businesses in Thailand, Aimed at Securing Thailand’s Petrochemical Supply Chain
Bangkok, Thailand – 29 April – PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC and SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited or SCGC today announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to comprehensively explore the potential strategic formation of a join venture of their respective olefins and polyolefins (Polyethylene and Polypropylene) business in […]
Sustainable Growth Strategies Emerge at ADS ARTC ACCA 2025 as the Industry Celebrates Resilience and Innovation
he 18th Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, and Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia concluded last week as a resounding success. The strong turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators fuelled engaging discussions and forged promising strategies for sustainable growth in the region’s petrochemical and refining industries. Key Highlights Ms. Gan Siow Huang, Minister […]
How Digitalisation and Advanced Materials are Reshaping Technical Services in Asian Refining
The Asian refining sector is currently navigating a period of intense pressure, driven by volatile margins, fluctuating demand, and increasingly strict environmental mandates. Against this backdrop, incremental process optimisations are no longer enough. According to Chiu Gha Uai, Senior Manager of Technical Services (Asia) at Aspen Aerogels Inc., a fundamental technological shift is redefining what […]
From Black Box to Transparent Advisor: The Next Evolution of APC and AI
Introduction: The Trust Gap in Plant AI Advanced Process Control (APC) has long been the workhorse of the downstream industry, quietly ensuring stable operations, improved yields, and better energy efficiency. Yet despite decades of success, APC systems are often treated as “black boxes”: they make adjustments, but operators are left wondering why. The same problem […]
Digital Transformation in Turnaround Management: How AP-Networks’ Turnaround Network Platform Drives Predictable, Competitive Outcomes
By John Crager, Vice President/GM at AP-Vantage (Asset Performance Networks) Executive Summary The energy and petrochemical industries face mounting pressure to execute shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages (STOs) with greater predictability while managing increasing complexity. AP-Networks’ Turnaround Network addresses this challenge through a comprehensive digital platform that transforms traditional turnaround management. By combining data-driven tools, industry […]
The Human Equation: Unlocking Resilience in Downstream Oil & Gas
While digitalisation and AI have long been present in the downstream industry, new opportunities now exist to enhance business operations. Advanced AI, including large language models, now processes vast datasets to optimise operations and even pinpoint solutions for complex issues like catalyst degradation. Crucially, AI captures the invaluable, often undocumented knowledge of an experienced, aging […]
Bridging the Gap: Balancing Technology and Usability to Achieve Real Efficiency
In today’s complex industrial landscape, organisations worldwide are grappling with persistent challenges like missed project deadlines, scalability issues, and unplanned downtime. A significant portion of leaders report being impacted by these issues, with manual processes, outdated information, and skills gaps often cited as key contributing factors. The drive for digital transformation is clear, with many […]
Bangchak Clinches Six Prestigious Awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards
On June 27, 2025, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited was honoured with six prestigious accolades at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards 2025 and the Sustainable Asia Awards 2025, under the theme “The Role of Asian Corporations in Achieving Climate Neutrality.” The awards, organised by Corporate Governance Asia magazine, were held at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong […]