Hydrocarbon Processing, the leading global media for the downstream oil and industry, announced the launch of Hydrocarbon Processing AI, an artificial intelligence platform purpose-built to deliver trusted answers to complex technical questions.

Developed using Hydrocarbon Processing’s repository of technical content and powered by state-of-the-art natural language processing, Hydrocarbon Processing AI allows engineers, operators, and technical managers to research and troubleshoot operations in seconds. 

“This marks a transformational leap for both Hydrocarbon Processing and the downstream industry,” said Lee Nichols, Senior Vice President at Gulf Energy Information and Editor-in-Chief of Hydrocarbon Processing. “By fusing our editorial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we’re delivering a practical solution that understands the nuances of process engineering and puts actionable knowledge at engineers’ fingertips.” 

Key Features of Hydrocarbon Processing AI: 

Instant Answers: Natural-language responses to queries across refining and petrochemicals. 

Trusted Sources: Trained exclusively on Hydrocarbon Processing’s proprietary content, including technical articles, process handbooks, case studies, market data and expert commentary. 

Continuous Learning: Automatically updated with new editorial content and enhanced through user interaction to improve relevance and accuracy over time. 

The launch of Hydrocarbon Processing AI is a major milestone in Gulf Energy Information’s broader transformation from a digital media and market intelligence company to an AI-enabled intelligence platform serving global energy markets. 

“Hydrocarbon Processing AI is just the beginning,” said John Royall, President & CEO of Gulf Energy Information. “We are investing in AI to redefine how technical professionals engage with information, moving from passive reading to interactive problem-solving. This product is a prime example of how legacy media brands can leverage AI by turning deep content assets into modern, high-impact tools.” 

Hydrocarbon Processing AI is now available via subscription with custom enterprise packages available for owner-operators, EPCs, and licensors. To learn more or request a demo, visit hydrocarbonprocessing.ai.