“From Molecules to Millions” is a distinctive guide for young refinery engineers, blending technical insight, economic understanding, and career development to turn technical curiosity into business impact. It’s not just about understanding catalysts—it’s about becoming one. Many new engineers enter refineries with strong technical foundations, yet most struggle to connect what they do daily with the business and profitability of the plant. They often lack structured guidance on developing the mindset and resilience needed to excel in such a demanding refinery environment. This book bridges that gap — offering a roadmap that links molecules to margins, transforming young engineers into high-performing, business-aware professionals equipped with the right mindset to accelerate both their career and their refinery’s performance.
Structured in four parts, the book journeys from the basics of catalysts and their refinery applications to the economics that drive operational decisions. It then explores real-world challenges—from troubleshooting and shutdowns to innovations like AI, digital twins, and sustainable catalyst management. The final section focuses on human capital, highlighting leadership, communication, and continuous learning as keys to sustained success.
Through relatable storytelling and refinery-inspired case studies, the book connects the classroom theory with industrial reality—transforming knowledge into insight and engineers into catalysts for organizational value. Readers walk away not just knowing “what” and “how,” but also “why”—empowered to think in molecules and speak in margins.
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Murthy Nelakanti
Murthy Nelakanti has built decades of his career across refinery operations, projects and technical services, delivering impactful solutions in catalyst optimization, margin improvements, and technology strategy. Guided by a belief in sharing knowledge, Murthy works alongside teams to solve complex challenges, encouraging agility, collaboration, and continuous learning. Passionate about mentoring young engineers, he combines plant-floor experience with strategic thinking and an economic mindset to help them succeed. “From Molecules to Millions” captures his mission to inspire growth and prepare future leaders for the ever- evolving energy industry.
