Automation
Research: Middle East sets the pace for autonomous operations in energy sector
The Middle East findings of Schneider Electric’s Autonomous Maturity research indicates a shift in autonomous readiness within the region’s energy sector, with many organizations claiming to operate at Level 4 of the ARC Autonomous Operations Maturity Model.
SandboxAQ launches quantitative AI model to accelerate catalysis breakthroughs
Novel catalyst discovery offers the promise to revolutionize all sectors of the physical economy, since catalysts underpin more than 80% of all commercial goods produced globally.
Cognite to unleash next-gen industrial AI with NVIDIA
Cognite, a global leader in industrial AI, has announced that the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform, which includes Cognite Atlas AI™ and Cognite Data Fusion®, is now integrated with NVIDIA accelerated computing and software to unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence and innovation for asset-heavy industries.
Aker-Nscale JV signs multi-billion dollar AI infrastructure agreement with Microsoft
Nscale Global Holdings Ltd., Aker ASA and Microsoft Corp. signed a binding 5-yr customer agreement marking a major milestone in the development of advanced European owned hyperscale AI infrastructure.
Scrubgrass Generating facility has selected Valmet DNAe automation system to enhance plant efficiency and support its environmental goals
Valmet has received an order from Scrubgrass Generating for the Valmet DNAe distributed control system (DCS).
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.
LyondellBasell optimizes refinery middle distillates production across multiple units with dynamic optimization application
ABB and Citroniq target a world first with 100% bio-based polypropylene facility
Polypropylene is used for many everyday items society relies on, including food and beverage packaging, automotive parts, consumer goods and medical devices.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
