Advancing membrane technology for more efficient hydrocarbon refining
22 June, 2026
Separating crude oil into fuels and petrochemicals consumes about half of the process energy used in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
New research involving scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) could help make that process more efficient through advanced membrane technology that reduces the energy required to refine hydrocarbons, with potential benefits for Saudi Arabia’s refining and petrochemical sectors.