Plant/Process Optimization
Sorama launches world’s first fixed acoustic monitor certified for ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 areas
DEKRA-certified L642Ex detects and localises gas leaks, mechanical anomalies and partial discharge in high-risk industrial environments Sorama announced the launch of the Sorama L642Ex, a fixed acoustic monitor for use in ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 areas. Certified by DEKRA on 3 April 2026, the Soram..
Yokogawa awarded main automation contractor for $13-B Commonwealth LNG project (U.S.)
Yokogawa Corporation of America announces that it has been awarded the role of Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export development in Louisiana, USA. The contract was awarded by Technip Energies, the engineering, procurement, and ..
AMETEK introduces explosion proof 993X series of gas analyzers for Zone 1 applications
AMETEK Process Instruments has expanded its 993X series of gas analyzers – including both 993X and 9933 models - with new explosion proof (Ex d) enclosures certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous locations. The new design enables reliable analyzer installation in applications where purge gas i..
Svanehoj to supply LTD gauging systems for an LNGC-to-FSU conversion
As offshore energy projects seek to extend the lifetime and functionality of existing assets, LNGC-to-FSU conversions are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to newbuilds. Svanehoj, a specialist in marine pumps and liquefied gas safety systems, has signed a contract with Drydocks World ..
Schneider Electric to acquire Cognite in $3.1-B all cash deal
Schneider Electric announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V. (Cognite), a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion. Strengthening Schneider Electric's leadership in industrial AI. I..
Tomorrow’s LNG advantage begins at the front-end
A. MUSTAFA, Emerson, Houston, Texas (U.S.) In the last decade, global demand for natural gas has risen dramatically. This shift is fundamentally redefining markets, specifically in the LNG industry, with an expected increase of 300 Bm3y of LNG export capacity by 2030.1 It is unsurprising that LNG ..
How digital backbones are solving LNG’s energy trilemma
J. MCMULLEN, AVEVA, Hillaborough, New Hampshire (U.S.) Global LNG demand is set to increase by 60% by 2040, growing from ~400 MMtpy to ~700 MMtpy, set against a backdrop of Russian sanctions and rising global energy demand.1 Spending on LNG facilities is gaining momentum as new projects in the U..
Key coating decisions for LNG asset protection
Justin Hair, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, Tulsa, Oklahoma (U.S.) Natural gas moves through a long and complex chain of extraction, liquefaction, storage and export. Each stage exposes steel assets to corrosion threats that can shorten service life, increase maintenance demands and raise op..
ABB expands non-invasive sensing portfolio to advance simpler, safer temperature measurement
NINVA clamps directly onto the outside of the pipe, giving plant operators accurate process temperature readings without the need to cut, weld or maintain traditional invasive thermowells.
Boil-off gas is not waste: Why LNG compression strategy matters more than ever
Every LNG storage tank, carrier, and terminal produces boil-off gas. The question is no longer whether to manage it, but how to get the most value from it. This article is Part 1 of a 2-part series on boil-off gas compression in LNG applications. As global LNG infrastructure continues to expand, b..
Honeywell and McNeese State University partner to train the LNG workforce of the future
Honeywell has partnered with McNeese State University as the institution opens its LNG Center of Excellence on campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana (U.S.) to help train the next generation of process engineers and LNG professionals. This state-of-the-art facility will include the latest Honeywell auto..
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.
Hanwha Power and the University of Alberta sign MoU to advance R&D of low-carbon power technologies
An agreement signed between the University of Alberta and South Korean energy company Hanwha Power brings together top engineering expertise to advance research and development of low-carbon power technologies. The memorandum of understanding sets the stage for collaborations on next-generation “en..
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..
Novity signs MoU with Chiyoda to deploy integrated predictive AI platform
Novity announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Chiyoda Corp. to jointly deploy an integrated solution combining Novity’s truly predictive maintenance AI platform ‘TruPrognostics™ AI’ with Chiyoda’s Operations & Maintenance (O&M) total solution platform ‘plantOS™*’. Nov..
Digital Exclusive: Successfully operating in a cold, cruel world
The standard operating conditions of an air separation plant, liquified natural gas (LNG) facility or hydrogen liquefaction unit are quite unlike most other processes. Typical operating temperatures of -300°F (-184°C) down to -450°F (-268°C) require a complete change in body design, materials of con..
OleumTech launches Coriolis flowmeters for high-accuracy mass flow measurement
Designed for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, as well as chemical processing and industrial utility environments, the new platform delivers performance comparable to other leading manufacturers with a more competitive total cost of ownership.
Pepperl+Fuchs reveals new high-current enhancement to its 6000 Series purge and pressurization system
This latest enhancement introduces an upgraded contact rating for the 6000 EPCU’s enclosure contacts.
Lantern LNG selects Honeywell Process and Automation Technologies to drive 12-MMtpy Matagorda Bay facility
Lantern LNG Holding Company, LLC (Lantern LNG), a development company focused on building innovative nearshore LNG liquefaction facilities on fixed platforms, today announced its intention to use Honeywell as the end-to-end liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology and automation solutions provider for..
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..
AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line
AMETEK Process Instruments has introduced two new additions to its next-generation line of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) moisture analyzers, the 3050-SLR and 3050-DO. Building on the advanced features of the recently introduced 3050-OLV, these versions are designed to provide precise, reliable m..
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..
Emerson delivers next step in enterprise automation support with enhanced AI capability
Enhancements to the Guardian Digital Platform bring Emerson’s automation software and solutions into a unified, customizable, lifecycle-driven platform to deliver insights, stronger collaboration, and measurable operational improvement.
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..
Kazakhstan decides against Shell, Eni participation in Karachaganak gas plant project
Kazakhstan will not proceed with constructing a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field in partnership with Shell and Eni, said PSA LLP, the government body overseeing major oil and gas projects under production sharing agreements.
ABB bolsters flow measurement portfolio with Ethernet-APL connectivity
ABB has completed the integration of Ethernet-APL across its flow measurement portfolio The CoriolisMaster mass flowmeter is the latest to be upgraded with Ethernet-APL connectivity Ethernet-APL-enabled flowmeters open new possibilities for high-speed transmission of field data in the chemi..
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..
Shell Catalysts & Technologies completes successful warranty test run of Shell Turbo Technologies at Gbaran CPF in Nigeria
As part of the Gbaran Phase 3B – Uzu development, Shell’s patented turbo column internals were installed in two triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration trains during scheduled turnarounds.
- U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- Baker Hughes’ fuel flexible NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified by RINA for marine propulsion
- Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
- Commonwealth LNG FID attracts global syndicate of leading banks
