Maintenance/Reliability
Digital Exclusive: Aging gas assets increase integrity risks for gas processors
Gas processing facilities across the U.S.—and increasingly around the world—are entering a critical phase of their lifecycles. Much of the infrastructure that drives today’s midstream and processing sectors was built in the 1980s or earlier, an era defined by different process expectations, diverse materials and varied operating philosophies. Today, these same assets remain the beating heart of North America’s natural gas supply chain, yet they do so after 40 yrs of operation—more than 62% of these assets were built before 1980.
Two trains at Petronas' Bintulu LNG plant offline due to production issues
The Bintulu complex in the state of Sarawak on Borneo island is Petronas' flagship LNG facility, with nine production trains and an annual production capacity of 29.3 metric MMtpy.
ADNOC deploys heavy-duty inspector robot for hazardous environments
ADNOC co-develops next generation ‘operator’ robot to lift heavy equipment and operate with precision in harsh industrial environments AI, autonomous systems and robotics are driving smarter energy production across the UAE ADNOC has successfully deployed Taurob’s heavy-duty inspector robot at..
Emerson releases Synchros IIoT asset monitoring platform
Emerson Synchros wireless asset monitoring solution helps digitize inspection points, reduce manual rounds, and improve operational decision-making Emerson announced the release of its Emerson Synchros Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, a new suite of technologies that expands asset..
Update: Freeport LNG shuts one liquefaction train at Texas export plant for maintenance
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because the shutdown and startup of the facility have previously caused massive price swings in global gas markets.
Norway's Hammerfest LNG repairs broken valve after shutdown
The facility, also known as Melkoeya LNG, accounts for roughly 5% of all Norwegian gas exports.
Freeport LNG plant in Texas expected to reduce output for maintenance in coming days
The work at the third largest LNG export facility in the U.S. could last through May and have prompted the company to cancel three previously scheduled cargoes.
Chevron resumes full production at Wheatstone LNG after repairs for cyclone damage
Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the 8.9-MMtpy facility in late March, leaving both LNG processing trains offline.
Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show
A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about dealing with landslides, erosion, and construction flaws in the system that moves about 95% of the country's gas.
Energy services group Saipem ‘well positioned’ to win Iran war repair contracts
The cost of repairing damage resulting from the war and restoring energy-linked infrastructure could hit $58 B, Rystad Energy said in a recent report, with oil and gas facilities alone facing a potential bill of $50 B.
Emerson accelerates edge ecosystem for real-time enterprise operations intelligence
DeltaV Live Enterprise View reinforces Emerson’s leadership in real-time operations intelligence Expanded DeltaV Edge Environment strengthens Emerson’s differentiated edge ecosystem New applications expand the DeltaV Automation Platform, building on Emerson’s proven approach Emerson, a glo..
ABB enhances AI capabilities of flagship industrial device digital solutions
My Measurement Assistant+, ABB’s industrial device maintenance solution, now features multilingual Copilot integration Solution provides proactive device-specific assistance and resolves most technical issues in minutes, ushering in smarter and simpler operations across industries In additio..
QatarEnergy preparing for LNG production startup
In March, QatarEnergy halted production of LNG and associated products due to military attacks on facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
Emerson introduces new cryogenic control valve technology
Emerson has introduced the Fisher IC2 Cryogenic Top-Entry Control Valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production. Cold boxes are insulated enclosures that house cryogenic equipment, such as heat exchangers, distillation columns, piping and va..
Digital Exclusive: Evolving pressure relief valve designs protect LNG facilities
C. CARROLL and R. GARCIA, Emerson, Houston, Texas (U.S.) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing, storage, and transport has become a burgeoning industry, with numerous facilities under construction across the globe. Since LNG is a dense liquid, it enables the economic movement of large quantities o..
Lining up for storage tank savings
J. ZIMMERMAN, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings; C. SUMNER, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and R. GALVIN, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, Calgary, Alberta, Canada While today’s high-performance, high-solids storage tank lining syst..
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
AST is engaged in maintenance, inspection, and field services for rotating equipment such as compressors and steam turbines that drive compressors, used in resource and energy development sites, including in the oil and gas sectors.
Aramco halts Juaymah LPG exports after propane, butane delivery system damage
Propane and butane deliveries scheduled from Juaymah for the next few weeks have been canceled, while the scope and duration of the impact remain under evaluation.
Repairs continue after Iowa pipeline explosion; Enterprise Products operates line
Repair work remains underway in Washington County, Iowa, after a natural gas liquids pipeline operated by Enterprise Products Partners caught fire over the weekend. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG shuts its Train 3 plant for emergency repairs
The repairs at the unit, which has a capacity of 3 metric MMtpy, are likely to take up to a month after a crack in its flaring system was discovered.
Yokogawa, ANYbotics to integrate OpreX Robot Management Core software with ANYmal robotic inspection solutions
By integrating the management of explosion- and non-explosion-proof robots that conduct autonomous inspections of industrial facilities, the two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil and gas, power and metals industries.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG to shut down Train 4 for major maintenance
Atlantic LNG is majority owned by Shell and bp - each with a 45% stake - while Trinidad's National Gas Company holds 10%.
IGS awarded GCC LNG contract for sour service pipe remediation
Project will see rapid deployment of HVTS® technology to internally clad 700+ meters of carbon steel pipe, avoiding costly shutdown at one of the world’s most advanced LNG production facilities Integrated Global Services has been awarded a contract by a major GCC LNG producer to deliver corrosi..
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) to take in more gas after Thursday shutdown
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants because the shutdown and startup of the facility have previously caused massive price swings in global gas markets.
Emerson advances software-defined automation with latest control system release
Emerson has enhanced its DeltaV™ Automation Platform through the release of version 16 of its distributed control system (DCS) and integrated Safety Instrumented System. DeltaV version 16.LTS delivers software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, impro..
John Crane celebrates 50 years of dry gas seals
John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is marking 50 years since a breakthrough that revolutionized gas compression sealing. In 1976, the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal transformed c..
Mitigating risk: Navigate the complexities of sour gas plants
When working with highly corrosive and toxic substances such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂), asset integrity is paramount. Without a robust inspection plan in place, sour gas plants can quickly become hazardous, with leaks and failures posing a significant risk to personnel and t..
Wood awarded 10-year maintenance contract for Rio Grande LNG facility (U.S.)
John Wood Group has secured a significant ten-year contract with NextDecade to deliver maintenance solutions at Rio Grande LNG, a major natural gas liquefaction and export facility under development near Brownsville, Texas. Wood will provide comprehensive maintenance services to support safe, rel..
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas to take in more natgas after unit shut on Monday
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Tuesday in a sign that one of its three liquefaction trains has returned to service after shutting down on Monday. The plant is one of the most closely watched U.S. LNG export facilit..
OPearl LNG Ship Manangement awards WinGD long-term service agreement for LNG vessels
Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management, which manages a fleet of LNG carriers. The 15-year LTSA, signing at Marintec in December, covers 14 vessels and will ensure optimal engine performance, reliability, and e..
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- Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas
