INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN OIL AND GAS PROCESSING

This paper examines the current landscape of innovative technologies applied in oil and gas processing, with emphasis on catalytic cracking advancements, digitalization, hydroprocessing intensification, and the integration of artificial intelligence into refinery operations. The study analyses the technical and economic implications of deploying modern processing technologies, identifies key drivers of efficiency improvement, and proposes a framework for systematic technology adoption in the context of Uzbekistan's petroleum sector development. The findings demonstrate that combining process intensification with digital monitoring yields measurable reductions in energy consumption, product losses, and environmental burden.