TECHNICAL NEWS
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Baker Hughes to Supply Liquefaction Equipment for Commonwealth LNG Export Project
Baker Hughes has received a full notice to proceed from Technip Energies on behalf of Commonwealth LNG to supply primary liquefaction equipment for Commonwealth LNG’s 9.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) export facility currently under development in Cameron, Louisiana, USA. The award, which includes six refrigerant turbo compressors comprising LM9000
MISTRAS Awarded NDT Services Contract by Bechtel
MISTRAS has announced that Bechtel has selected the company to deliver non-destructive testing (NDT) services for the Woodside Louisiana LNG terminal, a multibillion-dollar LNG production and export facility under construction in Sulphur, Louisiana, USA. The project, which is permitted up to 27.6 million tonnes per annum of LNG production, is
LNS Research Names Seeq Front Runner in Industrial AI
Seeq, a global leader in industrial analytics, AI, and enterprise monitoring for industrial companies, has been named a Front Runner within the inaugural Industrial AI: Advanced Analytics Solution Selection Matrix (SSM) by LNS Research. Seeq was recognised as a market leader for its category-leading product innovation, human-centered approach, partner-friendly architecture,
Siemens Unveils Production Optimisation Solution for US
With the US industrial sector projected to face 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2032, according to Deloitte, and equipment failures causing up to 20% production losses, SMBs are under pressure from workforce shortages, costly downtime, rising operating costs, supply chain disruptions and the complexities of adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. ‘Small-
Guidant Measurement Acquires Satam
Guidant Measurement, a leader in precision-engineered flow measurement technologies, has announced the acquisition of Satam, a respected European manufacturer of flow measurement solutions with a strong presence in Europe, Africa, and global energy markets. The acquisition unites two trusted brands with deep expertise in custody transfer and terminal automation. By
Square Robot Collaborates with Marathon Petroleum
Square Robot, Inc., a global leader in submersible robotic tank inspection, has announced the completion of a new funding and collaboration with Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a leading integrated downstream and midstream energy company operating the largest refining system in the United States. Marathon will participate in the Series B funding
ERGIL Completes Two Floating Roof Projects
ERGIL, a global provider of storage tank equipment, process solutions, and emission-control technologies, has announced the successful engineering, design, and manufacturing of two internal floating roof (IFR) systems for TOTAL Energies’ new storage terminal development in Equatorial Guinea. The project deliveries included full-contact carbon-steel IFRs, heavy-duty Storagetech mechanical seals, and
DGTL & Worley Comprimo Collaborate For Gas Processing & Sulfur Recovery
Dow Global Technologies LLC (DGTL), a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, announce the signing of an Authorized Licensor Agreement with Worley Comprimo in a post on LinkedIn. This milestone represents a significant step forward in global strategic collaboration in gas processing and sulfur recovery. Worley Comprimo is authorised to
EEMUA Launches E-Learning Course On Refrigerated Liquefied Gas Storage Tanks
EEMUA has expanded its e-learning portfolio with the release of a new course on refrigerated liquefied gas (RLG) storage tanks. The ‘Refrigerated Liquefied Gas Storage Tanks’ e-learning will benefit anyone involved in the design, operation or management of RLG storage facilities. There has been a dramatic expansion in RLG tank
IMI Launches NEON Sonic Sensor
IMI is expanding its NEON sensor range with a combined sound and temperature sensor for the acoustic wireless monitoring of steam traps and pressure/safety relief valves (PRV/SRV) as steam-reliant industries globally grapple with steam condensation and trap failures. The LoRaWAN-enabled NEON Sonic can measure sound pressure levels from 15 to
Gerotto & DERC Salotech Sign Distribution Agreement
Gerotto announces the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for Italy with DERC Salotech, a Dutch company internationally recognised for its water jetting technologies and magnetic robots dedicated to industrial cleaning. This partnership allows Gerotto to further expand its offering in the field of robotic solutions for operating in confined
Raytec Acquires Atexor Oy
Raytec, a global leader in LED lighting for security and safety critical applications, has announced the acquisition of Atexor Oy, a Finnish specialist in portable ATEX and IECEx lighting. This strategic acquisition broadens Raytec’s product portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering high performance lighting for any hazardous location. David
Shell Aviation & i6 Deploy Digital Fuel Management Technology
Shell Aviation and i6 Group have successfully completed the global deployment of its cloud-based fuel management technology across Shell Aviation’s global network. The rollout brings real-time data, improved safety and smarter fueling operations to Shell’s locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The project’s final phase included
OpenTAS Appoints Monica Hildinger as Co-CEO
OpenTAS has appointed Monica Hildinger as Co-CEO and will jointly run the OpenTAS Group together with Harald Wentsch (CEO). Monica has now assumed the responsibility for technology in addition to product management and go-to-market. Her mandate is to unify product strategy with platform engineering and IT operations, governing architecture, data
Technip Energies To Supply CO2 Marine Loading Arms for Northern Lights Project
Technip Energies Loading Systems has been awarded a contract to supply three fully electric marine loading arms for phase 2 of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage project in Øygarden, Norway. The loading solution will be installed at the new Northern Lights jetty and will consist of three marine
MODEC Selects TMC Compressors For FPSO
TMC Compressors has been awarded a contract to supply a large capacity marine compressed air system to MODEC’s newbuild FPSO Gato do Mato. TMC will provide the FPSO with a large-capacity marine compressed air system including compressors to supply control and service air on board the vessel. The company has
Emerson Launches Rosemount 2405 Monitoring Hub
Emerson has released the Rosemount 2405 Monitoring Hub, a simple yet powerful device that delivers full inventory control and monitoring of multiple storage tanks. The Rosemount 2405 is designed to simplify tank monitoring system architecture, enabling organisations to automate applications previously deemed too complex or costly. The insights provided by
Permacorr Resists Corrosion Under Insulation in Testing
Advanced Polymerics, Inc. has announced new test data confirming that its patented Permacorr coating effectively mitigates corrosion under insulation (CUI) – one of the most costly and persistent maintenance challenges for carbon steel assets worldwide. CUI occurs when moisture becomes trapped beneath insulation or jacketing on hot equipment, causing aggressive
Emerson Launches WirelessHART Non-Contacting Radar Level Transmitter
Emerson has launched the world’s first native WirelessHART non-contacting radar level transmitter. The Rosemount 3408 Wireless Level Transmitter – Non-Contacting Radar reduces the complexity, time and costs associated with installing cabling in automated measurement points. By eliminating measurement blind spots and the need for manual readings, the transmitter enhances plant
Coastal Bend LNG Selects Honeywell Gas Pretreatment Solutions
Coastal Bend LNG will explore the use of Honeywell’s modular liquified natural gas (LNG) pretreatment solutions for its planned natural gas liquefaction and export facility along the Texas Gulf Coast, USA. The new facility aims to scale LNG production to support global energy security. Honeywell’s modular LNG pretreatment solutions help
Burckhardt Compression Delivers Compression Solution For LNG Terminals
Burckhardt Compression has successfully delivered a turnkey compression solution for a leading manufacturer of engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale LNG and industrial gas plants. The project, executed at LNG terminals in Nicaragua and the Bahamas, demonstrates Burckhardt Compression’s commitment to providing the best-fit solution for complex customer requirements.
Ottco & Vopak Sign Agreement For SEZAD
Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO), a subsidiary of OQ Group, and Royal Vopak, has signed a shareholder agreement to establish a new company in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The agreement, concluded during the Duqm Economic Forum 2025, reflects OQ’s continued commitment to expanding its investments in Duqm
Cleanova Introduces PFAS-Free Media Coalescing Filters
Cleanova, a global leader in engineered filtration solutions, has launched PFAS-Free Media Coalescing Filters, now available across its Dollinger GP-198 series. This significant innovation delivers the same proven performance and reliability that customers have trusted for decades, now with a reduced environmental footprint. The transition to PFAS-free filtration media marks
UAB-Online Partners With Digital Port Agency
UAB-Online has announced a new partnership with Digital Port Agency (DPA), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. This collaboration represents a major step in UAB-Online’s further expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), to make port logistics more efficient
Gerotto Receives IECEx Certification
Gerotto has obtained IECEx international certification for its tank cleaning system. The company was accompanied throughout the process by Tuv Sud. IECEx is a voluntary certification scheme that aims to verify the conformity of equipment, services and personnel intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX/Ex). Gerotto has been designing,
Moeve Becomes First SAF Supplier Joining Avelia
Moeve, a global energy company, has become the first external sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier to join Avelia, the leading blockchain-powered book and claim platform with the aim of scaling SAF. Book and claim is a chain-of-custody model, in which the administrative record flow does not necessarily connect to the
ABB’s Handheld Device Manager Available for Hazardous Areas
ABB has extended the capabilities of its ABB Ability Smart Device Manager – a universal handheld configurator for field instrumentation – by certifying it for use in hazardous areas. Smart Device Manager supports configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of process instrumentation in oil & gas, chemical and other industries where
Chart Industries to Supply Heat Exchangers For Port Arthur LNG Project
Chart Industries has been awarded by Bechtel to supply air-cooled heat exchangers, brazed aluminum heat exchangers, and cold boxes for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. This award was received in the third quarter of 2025. Chart previously supplied equipment for Port
Gizil Partners With TGS To Advance Argentina’s Digital Transformation
Gizil, a German industrial engineering and digitalization company, has been selected by Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS), Argentina’s largest natural gas transporter, to deliver Virtual Plant as a digital solution across its operations. This project marks a major milestone in both companies’ digital transformation journeys and underscores the growing
Vopak Deploys Falcker Solution Worldwide
Inspection and maintenance software specialist, Falcker, and Vopak, the leader in tank storage and infrastructure solutions, have signed an agreement for the worldwide deployment of Falcker’s advanced tank inspection platform. Falcker specialises in digital inspection and maintenance software solutions for the tank storage industry. The company’s integrated platform uses cloud-based
Topsoe to Support Sandpiper Chemicals Methanol Plant
Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has been selected as technology provider for Sandpiper Chemicals’ new blue methanol plant in Texas City, Texas, USA. Topsoe will license its SynCOR technology that – when combined with carbon capture & storage (CCS) – enables
Technip Energies & Anellotech Launch Plas-TCat
Technip Energies and Anellotech are set to commercialise Plas-TCat, an innovative catalytic cracking technology that transforms plastic waste into high-value chemicals. The two companies recently completed a multi-year development program for Plas-TCat, which converts mixed plastic waste directly into base chemicals for use in new plastics. Their collaboration aims to
