Plant/Process Optimization
ABB unveils advanced single-device analyzer for measuring four gas contaminants
The next-generation Sensi+ NG measures oxygen (O₂) in natural gas and biogas alongside hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), water vapor (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) Measuring the four most critical gas contaminants in a single analyzer replaces the need for multiple devices ABB has launched Sensi+ NG..
KBC launches Visual MESA Energy Management System 7.3
Built for complex, multi-facility environments, version 7.3 enhances flexibility, cloud readiness and connectivity to support energy cost reduction and decarbonization initiatives.
John Crane launches Performance Plus™, a new era in service excellence for rotating equipment
John Crane unveiled John Crane Performance Plus™ - a next-generation modular service framework that optimizes and drives measurable performance improvements. According to Deloitte, unplanned downtime costs industrial manufacturers an estimated $50 B/yr, with equipment failure accounting for over 40..
ABB awarded highest certification for industrial safety management
The TÜV Rheinland FSMS Certificate ML 5 is granted to the ABB Energy Industries division Safety Execution Centers (SEC) in Germany, Italy, Norway and Singapore, which provide safety support to high hazard industrial sectors.
ENVEA secures multi-million dollar contract for mercury measurement at Jafurah natural gas processing plant
ENVEA has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract in Saudi Arabia. The company is providing advanced mercury monitoring to the Jafurah Natural gas Processing Plant in Saudi Arabia, as part of the biggest shale gas project outside of the United States. This will be a crucial source of low-carbon..
Emerson’s new tank monitoring hub optimizes inventory management and operational efficiency
The insights provided by the hub help to optimize inventory management, leading to improved decision-making, increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Liquefaction MPC delivers holistic business returns
Multivariable predictive control (MPC) technology has been successfully applied to many liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plants around the world, but there are always challenges that must be overcome to achieve success. For the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) site, these challenges included addr..
Stop sour gas flaring: Advances in H2S treatment drive improved economics
FIG. 1. Gas can be recovered, which makes the wasteful and environmentally damaging practice of flaring unnecessary. Driven by increased global demand for natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), countries across all oil-producing continents are addressing the removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2..
Hidden challenges in mercury removal unit operation and design
Mercury removal units (MRUs) are typically regarded as simple fixed-bed systems operating in a passive mode, with minimal instrumentation and limited dynamic behavior. This perceived simplicity sometimes leads to an underestimation of their importance within the overall gas treatment chain. In liq..
Carbon-14 analysis for quantifying biogenic carbon content of hydrocarbon and fuel gases
Hydrocarbons are increasingly prevalent worldwide as a non-renewable energy source. A hydrocarbon gas is an organic compound containing carbon (C) and hydrogen (H2), found in a gaseous state. Its physical properties depend on temperature, pressure and concentration. Methane (CH4) and propane are exa..
The continued rise of natural gas and LNG: Insights from ADIPEC
J. WATKINS, Gulf Energy Information, Paris, France At ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, moderator John Defterios (SEforALL board member) led a panel with Fatema Al Nuaimi (CEO, ADNOC Gas), Matthew Schatzman (Chairman & CEO, NextDecade), Chris Ashton (CEO & MD, Worley) and Arnaud Pieton (Executive Director & CEO..
ABB integrated solutions to support ADNOC’s all-electric Ruwais LNG facility
ABB chosen to supply advanced automation, electrical and digital solutions for ADNOC’s all-electric Ruwais LNG project ABB will supply its Electrical Control and Monitoring system to increase operational efficiency and safety at the terminal Facility will employ electric motors instead of gas tu..
Schneider Electric research shows Middle East is setting the pace for autonomous operations in the energy sector
UAE leads regional ambition, with 58% of energy organizations targeting full autonomy within five years AI, digital twins, and open, software-defined automation driving next-generation infrastructure Cost efficiency and competitiveness cited as biggest drivers in shift towards more autonomous op..
CAI ENVEA Group now manufacturing, servicing field-proven photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) technology in U.S.
Gas selectivity is achieved through the use of optical filters that provide both a means of detecting the gas of interest and compensating for interfering gases and water.
Brazil is expanding its LNG import infrastructure
Brazil's rapid expansion of LNG regasification capacity is driven by a deliberate integrated LNG-to-power strategy.
Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
The AI solution developed by Yokogawa uses multiple, coordinated AI agents of the Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP)*2 reinforcement learning-based AI algorithm to directly and autonomously control and optimize acid gas removal (AGR) operations at the Fadhili Gas Plant.
Radix and Seeq collaborate to redefine a new era of industrial intelligence
This global alliance is designed to empower asset-intensive industries, including oil and gas, chemicals and petrochemicals, power and utilities, and more with the tools and insights needed to build smarter, more agile operations.
Emerson releases new pressure transmitter into the market
Emerson announced the release of the Rosemount 4051S Pressure Transmitter, a new industrial measurement solution with the flexibility to meet the most demanding pressure measurement challenges by increasing performance and operational insights. This innovative pressure transmitter can provide loc..
Nutrien commences a controlled shutdown of its Trinidad nitrogen operations
Nutrien Ltd. announced that it has commenced a controlled shut down of its Trinidad Nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas’ facility to be effective October 23, 2025. This shutdown is in response to port access restrictions imposed by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Energy Corporation (NEC) and a ..
Yokogawa, Sinopec Engineering Group partner on global EPC projects
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa China, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Sinopec Engineering to collaborate on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects with the aim of enhancing plant engineering support for SEG's projects worldwi..
Clarke Energy commissions first membrane-based biogas upgrader in India
Clarke Energy commissions its first biogas upgrading installation in India in parallel with UK-India trade delegation Technology designed and manufactured locally by Clarke Energy's Indian operations Membrane-based system supports India's SATAT bio-CNG initiative Clarke Energy has successfull..
ABB automation technology to modernize and future-proof ENGIE power plant
The Maxima plant, located in Lelystad approximately 70 km northeast of Amsterdam, is ENGIE’s first gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine plant using GT26 high-efficiency turbine technology and makes a significant contribution to Dutch and European energy supplies. ABB will modernize both the existing Advant and Alspa distributed control systems (DCS), used for the power train and plant respectively, to ABB Ability™ System 800xA®.
EverLine and Amulet Critical Infrastructure launch first unified cyber-physical security platform to protect critical U.S. infrastructure
The collaboration combines EverLine’s 24/7 OT monitoring, threat intelligence and compliance capabilities with Amulet’s physical protection solutions and ballistic and blast event detection technologies, creating a comprehensive system that enables critical infrastructure operators to detect, deter and respond to both digital and physical threats in real time.
Catagen launches new ClimaHtech hydrogen compressor technology
CATAGEN has officially launched its ClimaHtech compressor technology, marking a major leap forward in hydrogen compression innovation.
ABB launches GCP100 gas chromatograph with enhanced cybersecurity features to protect industrial systems
The GCP100 is the first gas chromatograph on the market with built-in cybersecurity It sets a new standard in cybersecurity and real-time analysis of complex gas mixtures, supporting operators in the natural gas, biogas, oil and petrochemical industries with enhanced accuracy and data securi..
Digital Exclusive: Carbon critical—How filtration adds value in CCUS systems
Colm Joy of Cleanova discusses how the scale of the decarbonization challenge is daunting. Countries around the world signed the Paris Agreement in 2015, committing to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.1 Achieving this target requires aggressive decarbonization efforts.
Emerson unveils new safety controller for emergency shutdown systems
Emerson has announced the new PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller, designed to enable Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas, burner management systems, and other emergency shutdown systems.
Hanwha Power Systems receives AiP from ABS for ammonia fuel gas turbine conversion design on LNG carriers
Hanwha Power Systems has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the ammonia fuel gas turbine conversion design aimed at 174K LNG carriers.
ABS approves blue ammonia FPSO concept from SBM Offshore
A new design from SBM Offshore of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit focused on the production of blue ammonia has earned approval in principle from ABS.
BlackRock-led group in talks to raise around $10.3 billion for Aramco deal
A group of investors led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is in talks with lenders to secure up to $10.3 billion in financing for Aramco's Jafurah infrastructure deal. Banks including JPMorgan and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are in talks to participate in the transactio..
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
