Plant/Process Optimization
Pier Solutions, H2scan announce partnership for market-leading hydrogen sensors and technology
Pier Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with H2scan. The new collaboration brings revolutionary hydrogen sensor technology to Europe for the first time allowing Pier Solutions to be a key part of expanding H2scans global reach.
PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries
PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.
Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a JV to be established for their production and further development.
The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks
The challenge all O&G producers face is monitoring and maintaining an aging and widely distributed pipeline infrastructure. These organizations manage thousands of miles of pipelines to deliver petroleum and natural gas.
Best practices for proper alarm management
Process alarms are critical safeguards put into place on operating units to enable operators to avoid incidents that impact a company’s safety, reliability and bottom line. It is absolutely essential to any safe facility operation that alarms are properly managed and utilized to address real and consequential operational issues before they become incidents.
The case for electrifying brownfield compressor stations
Gas transmission system operators around the world are under intense pressure to reduce emissions, lower costs and ensure profitability in a future defined by market volatility. Upgrading legacy drive systems in compressor stations can play a key role in achieving these objectives.
ABB to upgrade gas turbine control system to boost reliability, efficiency at Singapore power plant
ABB has been commissioned to upgrade one of the turbine control systems at the 1,300-MW Keppel Merlimau Cogen (KMC) combined-cycle gas turbine on Jurong Island in Singapore, to improve efficiency and reliability.
AtkinsRéalis awarded PSA for Miami-Dade (U.S.) Waste-to-Energy plant
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. announced that it has been awarded a professional services agreement to Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management for its new state of the art Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant.
bp expands offering with the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH
bp has now completed its acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, a leading supplier of energy to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Germany.
Freeport LNG nears end of expansion that will increase output
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Freeport LNG expects to increase production beyond its 15.3-metric MMtpy capacity as it wraps up an expansion project.
Palentir Technologies, Tree Energy Solutions partner to utilize AI for energy transition
Palantir Technologies Inc. and Tree Energy Solutions announced a multi-year partnership to leverage Palantir’s cutting-edge AI software in TES’s mission to drive the green energy transition and accelerate global decarbonization.
Improving sustainability: Tackling fugitive emissions from reciprocating compressors
Fugitive emissions from gas compressors represent a significant issue for operators, both in terms of sustainability and operational efficiency. While leaks will not result in immediate problems or incur unplanned downtime, they should be addressed at the earliest opportunity.
Power up: Considerations to help understand the potential of cogeneration
Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, converts one form of energy to two usable forms, typically heat and power. This article dives into several considerations that must be addressed when incorporating cogeneration into a facility.
Optimizing gas analysis in carbon capture, utilization and storage
As with many industrial processes, the ability to accurately measure the concentration of bulk gas—in this case CO2 (carbon capture, utilization and storage)—along with any impurities within it, provides significant benefits. This article details the latest technologies in gas analysis for these types of applications.
Texas governor looks to double state energy fund to $10 B to build gas plants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said they will seek to expand the Texas Energy Fund program to $10 B to build more natural gas plants to meet the state's growing demand for electricity.
Baker Hughes awarded multi-year contract by Woodside Energy to support Australian LNG operations
Baker Hughes announced it has entered into a new 10-yr services frame agreement with Woodside Energy to support its LNG operations in Australia.
Shell to build carbon capture and storage projects in Canada
Shell announced the final investment decision (FID) for Polaris, a carbon capture project at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park, Scotford in Alberta, Canada. Polaris is designed to capture approximately 650,000 tpy of CO₂ from the Shell-owned Scotford refinery and chemicals complex.
Summit Carbon Solutions granted approval by IUB for CO2 pipeline project
Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with 57 ethanol plants in the U.S. to capture carbon dioxide from the fermentation process of biorefineries, such as ethanol plants, compress the captured CO2 and channel it to North Dakota where it will be permanently and safely stored underground in deep geologic storage locations.
Repsol's Saint John LNG (Canada) awards technology contract to Galileo Technologies
Through the installation of Galileo Technologies’ reliquefaction solution, Saint John LNG will be able to recover and store this resource to serve the market, especially during times of high demand.
Russia ministry seeks end to $13 B/yr gas waste
Russia's resources ministry asked the new prime minister to approve its plan to make oil firms spend billions of dollars on cutting the amount of gas wastefully flared off during oil production.
Birchcliff and AltaGas enhance long-term partnership
Birchcliff and AltaGas enhance long-term partnership announced an expanded partnership focused on reducing long-term operating costs and connecting more liquified petroleum gas into premium global markets.
Maximum fill volume in propane, butane and LPG pressurized storage tanks
This article details the maximum fill volume for propane, butane and LPG storage tanks at processing facilities.
Protecting LNG processes
The LNG process chain includes several complex and diverse processes, from extraction, liquefaction and transport to consumption. To ensure the safety of these processes, pressure relief devices such as safety valves and rupture discs are required throughout various aspects of the LNG process chain to prevent serious accidents caused by overpressure.
Carbon formation and removal in the steam reforming process
This article documents research by various recognized authors and sources on the basis of reforming carbon formation and removal, how catalyst potassium promotion can help to remove the carbon laydown and reduce the steam-to-carbon ratio, as well as the calculation basis of the steam-to-carbon ratio over the steam reforming process.
ProSep awarded AIM and deliquidizer contracts for U.S. clients
ProSep has announced the receipt of two contract awards totaling nearly $2 MM.
Freeport LNG sues three contractors over defects at Texas plant
U.S. LNG exporter Freeport LNG filed a lawsuit in April against three contractors, alleging that installation defects in electric motors at its $14-B Texas export plant caused prolonged outages and costly repairs.
DNV and Petronas CCS ventures collaborate to enable CCS value chains across SE Asia
DNV and PETRONAS’ wholly-owned subsidiary, PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn Bhd (PETRONAS CCS Ventures), have recently signed a Master Price Agreement for the certification of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites and associated facilities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Malaysia.
Fulkrum awarded a frame agreement to support Woodside’s US New Energy projects
Leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services, Fulkrum, has been awarded a frame agreement for the provision of third-party inspection services to Woodside's New Energy projects in the U.S., including its proposed liquid hydrogen project, H2OK, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Siemens accelerates hydrogen ramp-up with generative artificial intelligence
To accelerate the hydrogen ramp-up, the technology company Siemens will be supporting companies in the hydrogen industry with software tools based on generative artificial intelligence.
Nu:ionic Technologies, XRG Technologies announce a novel electrified furnace platform for low-carbon hydrogen production
Nu:ionic Technologies and XRG Technologies announced a jointly-developed novel electrified furnace platform for low-carbon hydrogen production.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
