关键词: NPRA年会, 催化裂化, 加氢, 制氢, 可再生燃料

Abstract: This article reviews the 2011 NPRA Annual Meeting where the impact of legislative and economic factors on US oil refining industry is thoroughly discussed with its potential effect on green house gases emission, fuel specification requirements and market demands. Selected advances in mainstream refining technologies presented in the conference are briefed in the paper as well, which includes developments in FCC technology and operation, hydroprocessing process, hydrogen production technology and management, renewable fuels production. It is noted that more and more stringent environmental regulations and continuous global economic recession are imposing new challenges for refining industry and shaping the development of future refining technologies.

Key words: NPRA Annual Meeting, FCC, hydroprocessing, hydrogen generation, renewable fuels