Automation & Digital Control Systems — DCS Modernization at the Luanda Refinery
Technical analysis of the Luanda Refinery digital control system modernization including distributed control system deployment, advanced process control, safety instrumented systems, and the transition from legacy analog systems.
Capacity Debottlenecking — Expanding the Luanda Refinery's Effective Throughput
Analysis of debottlenecking projects at the Luanda Refinery covering CDU constraints, heat exchanger upgrades, column tray modifications, cooling system expansion, and the systematic approach to incremental capacity gains.
Catalytic Reforming Technology — Process Design and Performance at the Luanda Refinery
Technical deep-dive into the catalytic reforming technology deployed at the Luanda Refinery covering semi-regenerative process design, Pt-Re catalyst systems, reaction chemistry, operating parameters, and reformate quality optimization.
Energy Efficiency Improvements — Reducing the Luanda Refinery's Energy Intensity
Comprehensive assessment of energy efficiency improvement programs at the Luanda Refinery including heat integration optimization, fired heater upgrades, steam system improvements, and benchmarking against the Solomon Energy Intensity Index.
Eni Partnership — The June 2018 Agreement That Transformed the Luanda Refinery
Complete analysis of the Eni-Sonangol technology partnership agreement signed in June 2018 covering scope, commercial terms, technology transfer, project execution, and strategic implications for Angola's downstream sector.
Environmental Upgrades — Emissions Reduction & Wastewater Treatment at the Luanda Refinery
Comprehensive analysis of the environmental upgrades at the Luanda Refinery including emissions reduction systems, wastewater treatment improvements, flare gas recovery, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Future Modernization Roadmap — Next-Generation Upgrades for the Luanda Refinery
Strategic analysis of the Luanda Refinery's future modernization plans including potential FCC installation, deeper conversion capability, petrochemical integration, carbon capture considerations, and the path toward full import substitution.
Hydrogen Plant — Steam Methane Reforming at the Luanda Refinery
Technical analysis of the Luanda Refinery's hydrogen generation plant covering steam methane reforming technology, PSA purification, hydrogen balance management, and the critical role of hydrogen in the modernized refinery.
Isomerization Unit — Light Naphtha Upgrading at the Luanda Refinery
Technical analysis of the Luanda Refinery's isomerization unit covering process design, C5-C6 isomerization chemistry, catalyst technology, isomerate quality, and the role of isomerate in the gasoline blending pool.
Platforming Unit Inauguration — July 2022 Ceremony by President Lourenço
Detailed account of the July 2022 inauguration of the Luanda Refinery's catalytic reforming (platforming) unit by President João Lourenço — covering the ceremony, the unit's capabilities, and the national significance of the milestone.