Derek Maytubby of LyondellBasell Refinery presented information about the typical timeline and steps for planning a major turnaround (TA). He shared a definition from the Project Maintenance Body of Knowledge and explained that TAs are complex events with many things that need to be considered. (Turnarounds may also be called shutdowns or outages or maintenance…

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The Community Relations Programs of PCAC Plants Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council (PCAC) has been providing a forum for community dialogue with managers of the major petrochemical and related facilities in Pasadena since its first meeting in January 1991. PCAC addresses issues related to industry by having plants provide updates on their safety and environmental performance…

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