Digital Technologies
Update: Microsoft restores services to Russia-backed Nayara Energy
Microsoft suspended service after the EU introduced its fresh round of sanctions on July 18 against Russia and its energy sector that also cover Nayara, majority owned by Russian entities such as oil major Rosneft.
EU-sanctioned Indian refiner Nayara takes Microsoft to court over outage
Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy Monday said it has started legal proceedings against Microsoft following the abrupt and unilateral suspension of critical services by the U.S.-headquartered software giant.
Valmet to supply a Valmet DNA automation system to a bio-based raw material production plant in Portugal
Valmet will supply a Valmet DNA automation system (DCS) to a bio-based feedstock production plant in Portugal.
Data and digital: TotalEnergies and Emerson sign a strategic collaboration to boost the value of industrial data
TotalEnergies and Emerson’s Aspen Technology business have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy advanced digital technologies for the continuous, real-time collection of data from TotalEnergies’ industrial sites.
Emerson introduces GenAI-enabled automation for power and water industries
Emerson has announced the launch of the Ovation AI-enabled Virtual Advisor – the first generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) advisor integrated into an automation system specifically designed for the power and water industries.
Digital Exclusive: How to build cyber resilience in the oil and gas supply chain
Society’s dependence on the oil and gas supply chain is well-documented. However, this reliance has given rise to concerning new trends in cyber threats—vital businesses along that chain must be more vigilant than ever about their security postures.
Executive Viewpoint: Heavy industry, light footprint—Helping the HPI run leaner and cleaner with AI
AI has the potential to effect a real change. By harnessing vast amounts of operational data, AI can support process optimization, help to predict equipment failures and better facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. These capabilities can improve asset performance as well as operational sustainability.
Valmet to deliver Valmet DNA DCS to a bio-based process plant in Portugal
Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNA distributed control system to a bio-based process plant in Portugal. The order was placed by Valmet’s new Value Added Reseller (VAR) partner Tecnilab AV Portugal S.A.
Shell renews contract with Cyberhawk, enabling a global visualization and data integration platform across its portfolio
Cyberhawk™ is pleased to report the renewal of its five-year global agreement with Shell. The comprehensive iHawk™ contract will extend their successful collaboration to projects and assets worldwide and serve a user base that has expanded to more than 6,000.
Univation Technologies and C3 AI collaborate to deliver enterprise AI solutions for advanced predictive maintenance across the global petrochemical industry
Univation Technologies and C3 AI have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to commercialize AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions tailored for the petrochemical industry.
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- Lukoil-Moldova grants free use of airport fuel terminal to government amid U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Croatia rejects Russian vacuum gasoil cargo after U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Bulgaria wins UK sanctions reprieve on refinery, petrol stations 11/14
- China's Sinochem shuts one crude unit at Quanzhou after fire 11/14
- Enbridge approves $1.4-B project to boost Canadian oil flows to U.S. refiners 11/14

