AMACS Process Tower Internals

06/02/2026

Trays or packing? The answer depends on your process — not preference. AMACS engineers have helped teams across refining, gas processing, and petrochemicals make this call correctly for over 80 years. Use our guide to understand what drives the decision. 🔗 https://amacs.com/trays/should-you-use-packing-or-trays-for-distillation/

05/28/2026

Gulf Coast maintenance spending is holding strong at $480M+ in Q1 2026 — even with margins under pressure.

Is your turnaround supplier ready to move as fast as you need?

AMACS fabricates replacement trays, packing, and vessel internals in days — not weeks. Houston-based. 24/7 emergency support.
👉 amacs.com/turnaround-services

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/gulf-coast-refiners-chemical-plants-adapt-strategies-markets-reset/

With crude prices settling into new ranges and petrochemical margins tightening, operators across the region are shifting from volume-focused strategies to precision plays that maximize efficiency and flexibility.

05/26/2026

Process upsets don't keep business hours. AMACS does. Our replacement team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — ready to supply replacement trays, packing, and mist eliminators regardless of the original equipment manufacturer.
https://amacs.com/turnaround-services/replacement-in-kind/

05/21/2026

2026 outlook for oil & gas: more volatility, more pressure on reliability.

When was the last time you evaluated the internals inside your separators and columns?

AMACS has supported refinery and plant teams for 80+ years — with engineered replacement internals, fast fabrication, and a 24/7 emergency line when every hour counts.

👉 amacs.com/turnaround-services

https://www.offshore-technology.com/features/year-in-oil-and-gas-2025-2026/

As 2025 draws to a close, the leaders have been separated from the laggards, and oil and gas’ 2026 trends-to-watch have become apparent.

05/19/2026

What happens at the inlet determines what happens in the column. AMACS feed inlet devices minimize vapor-liquid maldistribution at the column entry point — protecting packing and tray performance from the very first moment of contact.
https://ow.ly/sLvo50YGbug

05/14/2026

Deloitte's 2026 O&G outlook highlights aging infrastructure, rising downtime risk, and the shift toward prescriptive maintenance. Early adopters of advanced asset management have reported up to 40% fewer equipment failures. The question isn't whether to invest in reliability — it's where to start. https://ow.ly/fCVg50YGbtm

In 2026, oil and gas firms navigate shifting policies, rising costs, and digital change while pursuing LNG growth and long-term resilience

05/12/2026

Before a design is approved, it's proven. AMACS invests heavily in R&D — conducting hydraulic testing with air/water systems, independent testing with real process fluids, and mechanical simulation using the latest engineering software.
https://ow.ly/Wevv50YGbsF

05/07/2026

Traditional retrofits often require welding to the vessel wall, triggering recertification and added cost. No-weld solutions use engineered support systems to get you there faster, cleaner, and with less disruption. 👉 Read how it works:

Learn when weld-less tower internal upgrades make engineering sense and how to scope them. AMACS no-weld retrofit solutions eliminate heat treatment and recertification on ASME code-certified vessels.

05/05/2026

From large vane systems that reduce plant emissions to mesh-vane units for high-capacity debottlenecking, AMACS supplies a complete range of internals for gas processing — engineered to minimize glycol and amine losses and control liquid carry-over.
https://ow.ly/ftOn50YGbs2

04/28/2026

The oil and gas operating model is changing. McKinsey breaks down the four forces driving the shift — and what it means for the decade ahead. Worth a read for anyone in refining, gas processing, or petrochemicals.
One thing that won't change — the need for reliable process internals. That's where AMACS comes in.
📖 Full McKinsey article: https://ow.ly/BjGf50YzqBr

Discover how four key shifts are transforming the oil and gas operating model for greater efficiency and adaptability in a changing energy landscape.