Technical News

Jan 3, 2024
Essar Oil UK has selected Topsoe as a second key licensor technology provider for the planned EET Industrial Carbon Capture (“ICC”) facility based at Stanlow, UK. This is a pivotal step towards Essar's $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion) investment in decarbonising the Stanlow refinery, by reducing around 2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, making it the world’s first low-carbon refinery and a…
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Nov 20, 2023
The world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline, carrying oil from Uganda to the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania, will use a cocoon of electrical and fibre-optic cables along its entire 1,443 km length to provide heat and real-time satellite surveillance to prevent leaks. The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), due to cost around $4 billion (€3.65 billion), is the keystone of Uganda’s…
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Nov 13, 2023
[caption id="attachment_32108" align="alignleft" width="300"] TÜV Rheinland[/caption] TÜV Rheinland has acquired HON Consulting Srl, a company specialised in functional safety and cybersecurity services for machinery and plants based in Prato, Italy, in a strategic move to strengthen its services in the non-statutory markets. The acquisition was completed on November 8, 2023, with TÜV…
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Nov 8, 2023
Emerson has announced the introduction of the Micro Motion G-Series line of Coriolis mass flow and density meters. The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter offers the same level of quality and reliability as standard designs, in a much smaller and lighter form factor. Compared to traditional volumetric flow meters, it provides direct mass flow measurement, immunity of process…
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Nov 1, 2023
Emerson has announced its innovative new Fisher Whisper Trim Technology for use in both rotary and globe valves, providing an extension to Emerson’s current portfolio of Whisper noise solutions. This next generation of Fisher Whisper Trim technology addresses noise issues by using additive manufacturing and other advanced techniques to create trim designs with increased capabilities. The…
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Oct 31, 2023
The new Heat-Flex 7000 thermal insulative coating system from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine offers personnel protection, insulating capabilities and solar heat reflectivity for an array of industrial applications. The single-component, spray-applied coating system meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for protecting personnel from skin-contact burns on assets…
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Oct 25, 2023
Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualise an entire connected fleet of valves, while prioritising actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimise valve repair activities,…
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Oct 11, 2023
Emerson has announced the Fisher FIELDVUE DVC7K Digital Valve Controller, a new design improving upon 30 years of field-proven innovation. The DVC7K features Advice at the DeviceTM technology with embedded computing and analytics that convert raw data into actionable information locally with Bluetooth capability, within the device. This means maintenance personnel can receive the data via their…
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Oct 10, 2023
Gasgrid Finland and the Estonian gas transmission system operator Elering AS has announced an inspection into the Balticconectors operation has begun. This is due to an unusual drop in pressure in the Balticconnector offshore gas pipeline that runs between the countries on the small hours of October 8, 2023. The pipe section was isolated shortly after the discovery by closing…
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Sep 25, 2023
Alternative Environmental Technologies (AET) has announced that its design, procurement, assembly, and installation work of the initial SULFEX commercialisation project is near 70% completion. The process is being installed at a liquid fuels pipeline terminal on the United States East Coast. Site work is planned to begin shortly. The 1000 barrel per day (bpd) diesel desulfurisation plant design…
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Sep 14, 2023
GE Vernova’s digital business has announced release of CERius, a carbon emissions management software designed to help energy companies progress toward their net-zero goals using data precision and abatement planning capabilities. CERius is designed to enable organisations to more accurately measure, manage, and operationalise certain insights needed to help companies track their carbon…
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Sep 12, 2023
Supplier of CO2 pumps, Svanehøj has announced that the world's three largest dedicated CO2 ships are now on its reference list. Northern Lights (a joint-venture of Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies) is increasing its CO2 shipping capacity with its third LCO2 carrier and has chosen Svanehøj to supply the cargo pump system. The three ships are the world's largest of their kind, and the order…
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Sep 6, 2023
Over £9 million (€10.5 million) has been awarded to data and digital technologies that will enable the energy transition, as part of Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) 2023 open innovation programme. £3 million came from NZTC and over £6 million co-funded by industry. A total of 143 businesses from across the globe applied for up to £500K each in funding from NZTC. The winning projects…
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Aug 29, 2023
RegO Products has announced the launch of its new CBE504 series half-inch pressure builder-economiser regulator, which has been designed to help achieve and maintain proper pressures in cryogenic vessels, minimising the risk of product loss during their operation. RegO's new CBE504 series replaces the existing CB504 and offers several advantages, including a more compact size and wider range of…
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Aug 29, 2023
Plastic Omnium has announced plans to build the largest North American hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, to supply a major American automaker. The group will design, develop and produce high-pressure hydrogen storage systems for medium and heavy-duty zero emissions mobility. In addition, a state-of-the-art validation and prototyping lab will be commissioned…
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Aug 28, 2023
Mitsui & Co has agreed with Celanese, a leading American chemical company, to acquire a 70% stake in its wholly owned subsidiary Nutrinova Netherlands. The purchase price for the shares is $472.5 million (€437.9 million). Following the acquisition, Nutrinova will become Mitsui's equity method affiliate. The share purchase will be executed within the fiscal year ending March 2024 after the…
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Aug 22, 2023
Wolftank Group has announced that the company is rolling out its industrial coating solutions in Brazil following the first successfully implemented tank coating projects for a leading South-American energy company. Wolftank’s patented technology can convert single-walled tanks used for the storage of potentially hazardous liquids such as fuels or chemicals into double-walled tanks. A leakage…
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Aug 18, 2023
INOXPA has announced the launch of the Dinamix SMX side-entry agitator range. It offers an adaptable system using standard components to produce many different configurations, avoiding the need to manufacture made-to-measure agitators. The concept’s success is based on adaptability, responsiveness and efficiency. Products are configured using a system of modules, interfaces and structural…
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Aug 16, 2023
NSW Ports, Australia, has announced its selected comprehensive solutions provider, Platform8 and partners Smartflow digital solution for ship-to-shore ISGOTT processes - are now live. This solution is streamlining NSW Ports operations, boosting safety, and ensuring compliance within the maritime industry. The improved visibility and collaboration drives cost and carbon savings. Smartflow and…
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Aug 9, 2023
Energy technology company Baker Hugh has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with airport management and operations company Avports to develop, implement and operate onsite microgrid solutions for the airport industry. The collaboration agreement addresses emissions reduction and the global industry’s goal to focus on zero-emission buildings, horizontal airport infrastructure,…
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