Plant/Process Optimization
Eni to use Nextchem's gasification technology to produce circular methanol and hydrogen
MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the permitting process for an innovative circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni’s refinery in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia), Italy. The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tpy of methanol and up to 1,500 tpy of hydrogen
Power up: Considerations to help understand the potential of cogeneration
Combined heat and power, also known as cogeneration, converts one form of energy to two usable forms, typically heat and power. By simultaneously producing onsite electricity and heat, cogeneration systems can provide reliable energy at reduced overall costs.
Configure safety communication to unleash your safety culture’s true potential
Safety communication is a critical aspect of a site’s safety culture. While most management systems have communication tasks embedded within, it is important to have a dedicated management system overseeing the correct information flow with the right team at the right place at a manageable frequency.
Seven tips to achieve a smoother plant turnaround
This article offers seven tips for a smoother turnaround project.
Monetizing carbon capture, transport and storage
Companies should be exploring the practicality of reducing their emissions by using CCS strategies, along with calculating the possible value of selling their excess reduction as a new income stream. Partnering with a single provider able to support all aspects of such a program can shorten the development time and ensure successful project execution.
Ammonia decomposition—Hydrogen carrier value chain
Ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising H2 carriers, offering solutions to several critical challenges associated with H2 storage and transportation. As H2 is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component in the transition to a carbon-free energy future, efficient storage and transportation systems have become crucial for its widespread adoption.
Enhance cryogenic gas production with a dual-stream vortex tube
The growing field of cryogenic applications underscores the importance of both technical and economical assessment of the available and the emerging methods of chilled gas production. The authors’ company conducted a field study to evaluate its proprietary dual-stream, non-freeze vortex tube technology for the chilling of pre-cooled gaseous nitrogen across a wide range of gas inlet temperatures and gas inlet-to-outlet pressure ratios.
A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases
This article describes a gas expansion-based liquefaction process using a proprietary machine called a compander.. Highlights of the process include ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components.
Zeeco offering presents comprehensive industrial-scale pilot plant solutions
Zeeco’s Advanced Research Complex (ARC) is the newest addition to Zeeco’s Global Technology Center (GTC) in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (U.S.), which is also home to the world’s largest industrial-scale combustion research and test facility. Company leaders say the ARC concept was designed to provide heavy industries with multiple fully equipped pad sites ready to be utilized for the design, development and testing of new combustion and pollution control technologies.
Yokogawa enhances IT/OT integration with new release of OpreX Collaborative Information Server
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the release of the latest version of OpreX™ Collaborative Information Server (CI Server), with enhancements that streamline application assembly and improve external connectivity.
Accelera to power bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany
Accelera™ by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany.
Schneider Electric announces new OT cybersecurity for SCADAPack™ used in critical infrastructure
Schneider Electric announced new (operational technology) OT cybersecurity functionality for SCADAPack™ 470i and 474i. Critical infrastructure customers can now securely manage RTU access in harsh environments as easily as they can manage their employees’ email access.
Harvest Alaska plans to redevelop Kenai LNG terminal in Alaska (U.S.)
Harvest Alaska announced an agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Chugach Electric Association to bolster Southcentral Alaska's energy supplies through Harvest's acquisition and redevelopment of the existing Kenai LNG Terminal.
Vietnam's first LNG power plant to start generating to national grid on Saturday
The 750-megawatt Nhon Trach 3 Plant in the southern province of Dong Nai is the first in a fleet of 13 LNG-fired plants with total capacity of 22.4 gigawatts that Vietnam aims to have by 2030.
Baker Hughes to provide liquefaction trains, power islands for Venture Global LNG (U.S.)
Baker Hughes has been awarded a major contract to provide a modularized LNG system and power island to support Venture Global LNG projects in the U.S.
Emerson to acquire remaining outstanding shares of AspenTech
Emerson will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by Emerson for $265/share pursuant to an all-cash tender offer. The transaction values the minority stake being acquired at $7.2 B, and values the total company at a fully diluted market capitalization of $17 B with an enterprise value of $16.8 B.
Radix, Celanese, Cognite partnership leverages AI to harness the power of industrial data
Radix, a global technology solutions company at the forefront of industrial digital transformation, and Celanese, a global chemical and specialty material company, are proud to collaborate with Cognite, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI) for industry, on the development of JO.AI, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered solution designed to revolutionize operations in asset-intensive industries.
Yokogawa and UptimeAI partner to deliver operational excellence through AI-powered APM
Yokogawa Electric Corp., a global leader in industrial automation and control, and UptimeAI Inc., a provider of a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-based operational excellence platform designed to mimic experts in identifying and solving operational issues, have announced a strategic agreement aimed at dramatically enhancing asset performance management (APM) in industrial plants.
EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas and bio-Liquified Natural Gas for the past 23 years.
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride announce the commissioning of Sumter RNG project
At the Pilgrim’s Sumter processing facility, GreenGas is building upon existing methane capture capabilities and investment to convert biogas from wastewater streams, upgrading the biogas to pipeline quality RNG.
Levidian's LOOP technology goes live at one of the world's largest gas processing plants
British climate technology firm Levidian announced the successful installation of its patented LOOP technology at ADNOC Gas' Habshan Gas Processing Plant in Abu Dhabi.
KT-Kinetics Technology, NEXTCHEM awarded contracts for Petronas hydrogen unit
KT-Kinetics technology will provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning services for a 38,000 m3/hr hydrogen production unit which is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.
Poland's Orlen plans to invest up to nearly $92 B by 2035
The company aims to meet all of Poland's domestic natural gas demand over the next decade by increasing production and boosting LNG contracting, as well as adding gas-fired power generation capacity, energy storage and other infrastructure.
Petrofac awarded $300-MM EPC contract for the $1.3-B Habshan project (UAE)
The contract, awarded to Petrofac Emirates, is valued at over $330-MM and involves the engineering, procurement and construction of a new gas compressor plant at the Habshan Complex in Abu Dhabi.
Chart Industries signs global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil
Chart Industries, Inc. signed a global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil. Chart will provide LNG equipment, technology and services for ExxonMobil’s global portfolio of projects.
Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.
Chart awarded technology contract for Woodside's Louisiana LNG project (U.S.)
Chart Industries, Inc. has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s Louisiana LNG development project.
Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement
Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.
Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan
Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.
bp and XRG close deal to launch new natural gas platform
bp and XRG have reached financial close and completed formation of their new joint venture and international natural gas platform – Arcius Energy. The JV will initially focus on development of gas assets in Egypt.
- ADNOC Gas awards $2.1 B in contracts to enhance LNG supply infrastructure
- U.S. Department of the Treasury releases final rules for clean hydrogen production tax credit
- Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- AGDC and Glenfarne to develop $44-B Alaska LNG project
