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Innovations

10/25/2024

These are some of the latest innovations that are optimizing the Gas Processing & LNG industry.

CIMC Enric, Angang Steel's first co-production of H2 and LNG from coke oven gas project successfully commences operations

CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries have released that the coke oven gas-to-hydrogen (H2) and LNG co-production project invested and constructed by Angang CIMC (Yingkou) New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. has officially commenced operations, with a grand inauguration ceremony held in Bayuquan District, Liaoning.

Yokogawa releases OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub

Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced the global release in all markets other than Japan of its OpreX™ Intelligent Manufacturing Hub, a data integration and visualization solution incorporating robotic process automation (RPA).

ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology

Following successful initial operations, ADNOC announced the deployment of an industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled process optimization technology--Neuron 5--across all ADNOC facilities across thousands of critical pieces of equipment essential for production, including compressors, valves and generators.

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.

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.

Best practices for proper alarm management

8/7/2024

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.

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.

Baker Hughes launches collection of H2 measurement sensor technologies

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has launched three gas, flow and moisture measurement sensor technologies designed to improve safety performance and drive productivity in hydrogen (H2) and other applications across the energy and industrial sectors.

Hexagon’s HxGN APM to optimize asset management strategies

Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has released its HxGN APM, a comprehensive solution for asset-intensive organizations seeking to identify and mitigate asset risk, optimize maintenance spend and minimize downtime.

FieldComm Group joins PACTware Consortium as PACTware 6.1 adds support for FDI technology

FieldComm Group has announced that earlier this year it became the 23rd member of the PACTware Consortium. The PACTware application is now available for download through FieldComm Group.

KECO unveils new gas analyzer for real-time, continuous oxygen analysis

KECO introduces the OXYHOUND, a highly-efficient process gas analyzer that conducts real-time and continuous oxygen analysis of natural gas, biogas and other gas streams.

Innovations - April

4/15/2024

These are the latest innovations in the gas processing, natural gas pipelines and LNG industries.

The illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures

This article highlights the challenges faced by plant engineers in accurately determining damage mechanisms, discussing three common illusions of accuracy including temperature limits, reliance on single references, and confirmation bias during failure investigations.

How tech is laying the foundation for future LNG success and compliance

3/7/2024

This work details some of the ways LNG operators are embracing and deploying technology to close the gaps that exist in their ESG compliance infrastructures and emerging operational needs.

Optimized high-pressure injection system design

3/7/2024

This article details an optimization opportunity that was taken in a high-pressure injection system after a thorough evaluation during the Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project in Saudi Arabia.

bp awards Kent a five-year global commissioning framework agreement

Kent, a global integrated energy services company, announced that it has been awarded a five-year global commissioning framework agreement by bp.

Yokogawa and FPT Software ink global partnership to advance DX solution offerings

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and FPT Software Company Limited announce a global supplier framework agreement for the development and deployment of digital transformation services to strengthen operational technology-information technology convergence in the industrial sector.

Fuel gas blending: Follow the H2 signal

6/13/2023

In some cases, it may be practical to blend hydrogen (H2) into the local natural gas distribution network via an agreement with local utilities, but regardless of the strategy, blending must be carefully controlled. This article examines these challenges.