TECHNICAL NEWS
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Gerotto Joins First International Safety Workshop
The Italian company specialising in industrial cleaning services and technologies was among the speakers at the first conference dedicated to safety challenges, organised by the Department of Industrial Engineering and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Padua. The event was held on April 28,
OQ & Vopak To Accelerate Development at Duqm
OQ and Royal Vopak have entered into an exclusive partnership framework agreement in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). This is a significant step for a strategic alliance that aims to unlock future growth opportunities in industrial and energy terminal infrastructure and sustainable energy transition facilities in SEZAD. Leveraging
Aager Obtains ASME U2 Certification
Aager has obtained the ASME U2 certificate, authorising the company to design, fabricate, and test pressure vessels in compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Division 2. This achievement represents a strategic expansion of Aager’s engineering capabilities, allowing the company to support more demanding applications with higher
EEMUA Releases EEMUA 159 Edition 6
EEMUA has released Edition 6 of EEMUA 159. EEMUA 159 is considered to be the most comprehensive guidance available on above ground flat bottomed storage tanks. It is also used worldwide by regulators as an example of what good practice looks like. EEMUA 159 is intended primarily to assist in
TWTG Deploys Sensor in Iraq
TWTG’s NEON Temperature Sensors have been deployed in Iraq. In a post on LinkedIn, the company says: ‘We’re excited to share that our NEON Temperature Sensors have now been deployed in Iraq. A big thank you to our partner AL MARAFAA DMCC for their expertise and support in making this
Sinochem Selects Baker Hughes’ Cordant for Asset Management
Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured an enterprise agreement with Sinochem, a multinational chemical conglomerate, to deploy its Cordant Asset Health across ten of its chemical production plants in China. The agreement represents the first advanced enterprise-level digital deployment of Cordant in the region and highlights its continued
Emerson Expands Control System Software
Emerson is expanding its DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 update for its distributed control system. New capabilities in Feature Pack 3 help users improve the availability of Ethernet-based field device networks through PROFINET system redundancy. Feature pack enhancements improve users’ ability to track changes
Emerson Releases New Fixed Point Gas Detector
Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount 625IR Fixed Gas Detector, designed to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments using advanced optical absorption detection technology. End users need fast and reliable detection of hydrocarbon gases without false alarms, so gas detectors must be able to
Sherwin-Williams Launches Heat-Flex For Corrosion-Free Insulation
Sherwin Williams has launched Heat-Flex Advanced Energy Barrier (AEB) which tackles corrosion under insulation (CUI), effectively eliminating the costly and dangerous phenomenon of steel assets corroding underneath insulation systems. The coating replaces the bulky mineral-based insulation that’s traditionally used on storage tanks, process vessels and piping to retain process heat. By
VTTI Awarded Funding For Project Amplifhy
VTTI has been awarded €8 million in co-funding from the European Union’s connecting europe facility (CEF) programme for Project Amplifhy at its Antwerp terminal, located in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. The company announced on LinkedIn that with this funding, VTTI will conduct pre-FEED and FEED studies to develop ammonia
Baker Hughes Launches Technology for Onshore & Offshore Operations
Baker Hughes has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations. These technologies, which have implications for both traditional oil and gas and new energy applications, were unveiled at Baker Hughes’ 25th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy. The
Square Robot Acquires C1D2 & C1D1 Certification
Square Robot, Inc., a global leader in robotic tank inspections, has knocked down two more barriers for its onstream, robotic tank inspections. The SR-3 submersible robot has formally received the NEC/CEC Class I Division 2 (C1D2) certification and Square Robot’s Side Launcher has received the NEC/CEC Class I Division 1
Bilfinger Expands in Czech Republic
Bilfinger has expanded its regional engineering capabilities by integrating approximately 200 employees from McDermott’s Brno, Czech Republic, office into Bilfinger Engineering & Maintenance Central Eastern Europe (Bilfinger E&M CEE). This strategic move will enhance Bilfinger’s expertise in plant engineering, carbon capture, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel facilities. With this
Chart Signs ExxonMobil Agreement
Chart Industries has signed a global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil. This enabling agreement sets the terms, conditions, and commercial framework for Chart to provide LNG equipment, technology, and services for ExxonMobil’s global portfolio of projects. Specifically, the agreement includes the supply of cold boxes, as well as
Varel Energy Solutions Acquires Ace Well Technology
Varel Energy Solutions has acquired Ace Well Technology (ACE), an international leader in the supply of oilfield casing, cementing and completion products. This transaction strengthens VES’s portfolio of primary cementing equipment, many of which are uniquely patented technology, while expanding smart completions offerings supporting the offshore and premium market sectors.
Technip Energies & LanzaTech Awarded Funding For CO2 to Ethylene Technology
Technip Energies and LanzaTech have announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has committed up to $200 million (€192 million) in federal funding and authorised the initiation of Phase 1 of their sustainable ethylene from CO2 utilisation with renewable energy project (Project SECURE).
Intero – The Sniffers Merges with TP Europe
Intero – The Sniffers, the reference in emission management and pipeline integrity services, has merged with TP Europe. TP Europe is a dedicated service provider delivering similar comprehensive emission monitoring programs to the oil and gas industry. This strategic merger, effective as of 12 December 2024, reflects Intero – The
Square Robot Closes Series B Funding
Square Robot, Inc., a global leader in robotic tank inspections and Global Tank Storage Award winner 2024, successfully closed its Series B funding round in November 2024. The funding will drive the company’s domestic and international expansion to meet accelerating global demand for its innovative services. Square Robot’s cutting-edge technology
BASE Engineering Releases Long-Range Chipset
BASE Engineering, has released a new Long-Range Chipset, designed to increase range, reliability and installation flexibility beginning with the BASE Engineering portfolio of Ranger and ProControl handheld communication devices. The new Long-Range Chipset features the capability to exceed 1,000 ft (305 m) of range for installations that feature external antennas.
DNV Approves CryoVac Hydrogen Tanks
Norwegian firm CryoVac has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its vacuum insulation technology to store liquid hydrogen. Storing and transporting hydrogen typically involves cooling the substance to around -253°C so that it is in liquid form. This extreme cold can cause steel to become brittle, potentially
MFE Inspection Solutions Launches the Detect LW
MFE Inspection Solutions has launched the Detect LW, the first ever long-wave, uncooled OGI camera that meets the EPA’s 40 CFR part 60 Appendix K requirements as part of OOOOa, b and c. Put simply, this camera was made to help Oil and Gas companies keep up with stringent regulatory
Baumer Develops Immersion Flow Sensor
Baumer has developed a robust, cost-effective electromagnetic immersion flow sensor, specifically designed for water pressures up to 100 bar (1450 lbs per square inch), making it an ideal choice for large flow applications such as pumping stations. The PFM43 flow measurement sensor will suit large pipe diameters from DN80 up
New Edition of EEMUA 191 Released
EEMUA has released Edition 4 of EEMUA 191, Alarm systems – A guide to design, management and procurement. Since it was first published in 1999, EEMUA 191 has become the globally accepted and leading guide to good practice for all aspects of alarm systems. The new edition has been comprehensively
TGE Raises INEOS Project One Tank Roof
TGE Gas Engineering has successfully air raised the roof of the 197,000 m³ ethane tank for INEOS Project ONE in Antwerp, Belgium, the company announced on LinkedIn. The roof, fabricated and welded on the ground of the inner tank, has been lifted by the air pressure of six air blowers
ClonBio Selects Seeq for Industrial Analytics
Seeq and ClonBio have announced a multi-year commercial agreement for the Seeq industrial analytics and AI platform to be leveraged across ClonBio’s biorefinery assets in Europe and its principal asset in the US to further accelerate digital transformation outcomes. Initially, the company plans to leverage Seeq to understand daily operations
Topsoe To Provide Technology For SAF Production
Topsoe is to provide Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA (Riograndense) with its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable fuels plant in Brazil. The production addresses the rapidly growing demand for SAF. As cited by the International Energy Agency’s
Carbis Loadtec Develops Custom Metering Skid
In partnership with a client in the Far East, Carbis Loadtec has developed a custom metering skid for liquid and anhydrous ammonia. Specifically, this system has been designed to provide a split between anhydrous and liquid ammonia over two loading bays, but it can adapt to total liquid ammonia within
Mesa ETP Announces FlexCore Seal for EPA Requirements
Mesa ETP has announced its FlexCore Liquid Mounted Seal meets requirements in the new EPA 98% emissions efficiency regulation. On 15 October 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), published its final rule revising 40 CFR 60 subpart Kc. This is the first revision of EPA’s New Source Performance
Baker Hughes to Provide Low-Emission Compressor Technology to TotalEnergies
Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergies’ Kaminho floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) project in Angola. Baker Hughes’ centrifugal BCL compressor and integrated compressor line (ICL) technology was selected because of its capacity to minimise emissions, eliminate routine flaring and
Voltfang Secures €8 million Investment
Voltfang, a leading innovator in green energy storage solutions, has announced the successful closing of its Series A financing round, raising more than €8 million, including €800,000 in secured grants. The round was oversubscribed and led by Dutch deeptech venture capital firm FORWARD.One, with significant participation from Interzero. Existing investors
ExxonMobil Selects Chart Industries’ IPSMR Technology
ExxonMobil, on behalf of Mozambique Rovuma Venture, operator of the Area 4 concession in northern Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin, has announced it has selected Chart Industries’ IPSMR liquefaction technology and proprietary equipment for the Rovuma LNG project at the Afungi peninsula, in Mozambique. The Rovuma LNG Project will produce, liquefy and
IDEC Launches New FT1J Series
IDEC has updated its SmartAXIS Touch family with the new FT1J Series Combined PLC+HMI. The device combines a built-in full function controller and a 4.3 inch (10.9 cm) touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualising and automating a wide range of applications, including laboratory
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