Chemical Processing Distilled

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The Chemical Processing Distilled podcast extracts essential elements to serve engineers designing and operating plants in the chemical industry.

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Podcast cover for the February 2026 news roundup featuring Jonathan Katz
This month's chemical industry roundup covers a landmark tariff ruling, Dow's AI-driven layoffs, the rollback of the EPA's Endangerment Finding, BASF's India expansion and a new...
Feb. 27, 2026
Podcast album cover shows illustration of chaos in one brain and organization in the other brain for Train Operators for Real-World Chaos, Not Perfection episode.
Time pressure, distractions, and expert shortcuts prepare chemical plant workers for high-stakes decisions under stress.
Feb. 20, 2026
Podcast cover for the eChemExpo episode featuring Damon Shackelford and Traci Purdum
Conference Director Damon Shackelford discusses resilience, safety focus, hands-on training and inspector certifications at April's regional event, presented by Chemical Processing...
Feb. 13, 2026
Podcast cover showing Executive Editor Jon Katz as a news reporter for January 2026
The chemical industry faces flat growth, formaldehyde regulation debate, Venezuela oil investment push, winter storm threats and a cheesy viral moment.
Jan. 30, 2026
Distilled podcast cover for the episode on 5 guidelines for operator training
Dave Strobhar, founder of the Center for Operator Performance, explains how to build automatic responses, maximize practice, and keep trainees actively engaged.
Jan. 16, 2026
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U.S. chemical sector shows resilience with long-term growth potential amid trade uncertainties and uneven recovery.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Podcast cover for the 2025 year in review from Chemical Processing.
A look back at the year’s top news stories on ChemicalProcessing.com.
Dec. 26, 2025
Distilled album cover for Fail-Safe Pump Technology Wins Vaaler Award episode
Flowserve's INNOMAG Dual Drive provides secondary containment for toxic fluids while eliminating maintenance and improving safety in chemical plants.
Dec. 19, 2025
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Podcast cover of AI Technology Autonomously Optimizes Complex Chemical Processes
Yokogawa's Vaaler Award-winning reinforcement learning algorithm reduces implementation time, balances plant objectives and achieves rapid learning in trials.
Dec. 12, 2025
Distilled Podcast Vaaler Winner Sherwin-Williams HeatFlex AEB
Vaaler Award winning technology allows operators to forgo traditional insulation systems and all the associated labor, materials, inspection, and maintenance expenses in favor...
Dec. 5, 2025
Jonathan Katz, executive editor of Chemical Processing, discusses chemical industry news from November 2025
Deloitte forecasts 0.2% production decline as industry faces "confused sea state," German sentiment plummets, and environmental groups challenge Trump's chemical plant exemptions...
Nov. 21, 2025
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A ghost is hosting a Halloween News Roundup podcast
Executive Editor Jonathan Katz gets all spooky with this month's news. Major chemical companies accelerate development using artificial intelligence and robotics, even as economic...
Oct. 31, 2025