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Honeywell to Improve Refinery Performance Using Its IIoT-based Connected Performance Services
December 12, 2016
Delek Refining has selected Honeywell’s new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based Connected Performance Services (CPS) offering to improve the performance of its refinery in Tyler, Texas. CPS is part of Honeywell’s Connected Plant initiative, which leverages IIoT technologies and Honeywell
GE and Maersk Drilling Start Analytic-driven Pilot Project to Improve Vessel Productivity
December 5, 2016
GE and Maersk Drilling have agreed to collaborate on a data analytic-driven pilot project which looks to increase Maersk’s drilling vessels’ productivity and reduce maintenance costs by up to 20 percent. The two companies have collaborated to deploy SeaStream Insight,
Aggreko’s Automated Power Control Kit Cuts Fuel Costs by up to 65%
November 29, 2016
Power generation and HVAC specialty rental company Aggreko, plc has launched a unique power automation system that eliminates idling and saves up to 65 percent in fuel costs. The unique technology also reduces emissions, regardless of the fuel source. Aggreko’s
Kerui Membrane Nitrogen Demonstrates Stimulation Strength in Kuwait
November 22, 2016
In October 2016, Kerui Petroleum obtained a membrane nitrogen stimulation contract in Kuwait, which breaks the domination of liquid nitrogen in Kuwait market, and brings the new stimulation product and method into Kuwait. The stimulation effect of liquid nitrogen is
BP and GE Unveil New Digital Solution for Offshore Production Operations
November 18, 2016
BP and GE have launched a new digital solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency, reliability and safety of the former’s oil and gas production operations. Dubbed as Plant Operations Advisor (POA), the digital solution has already been deployed at one
Baker Hughes Unveils New Fluids Separation Technologies for Oil and Gas Operators
November 16, 2016
Baker Hughes has introduced TRETOLITE SNAP fluids separation technologies designed to help oil and gas operators maintain dry oil and good water quality, while stabilizing operations and reducing costs. This next generation of chemical solutions includes water clarification and demulsification
AES Looking for Drones and Robotics Solutions to Improve Safety and Availability of Its Plants
November 8, 2016
The AES Corporation is advancing its efforts to lead transformation in the energy industry with an open innovation contest targeted at improving the safety and increasing availability of power plants through unmanned inspections in extreme heat. “AES takes our mission
Trelleborg Develops Next Generation in Buckling Mitigation Buoyancy Technology
November 7, 2016
Trelleborg will be developing the next generation of buckling mitigation buoyancy technology. Chevron awarded Trelleborg’s offshore operation a license agreement to develop the patented technology, which includes the design and qualification of this new buoyancy product. In certain offshore conditions,
GE’s Power Services Launches Fleet360 Services Platform
November 7, 2016
GE’s Power Services has launched its new Fleet360* platform to showcase its enhanced total plant capabilities to service both GE and cross-fleet power generation equipment for utility and industrial plant operators worldwide. This launch comes one year after acquiring Alstom’s
Weir’s SPM® QEM 3000 Frac Pump Delivers in Canadian Market
November 7, 2016
Weir Oil & Gas, one of the world’s largest supplier of pressure pumping equipment to the upstream market, has reported significant milestones in the evolution of the SPM® QEM 3000 frac pump: reaching more than 1,000 hours of pumping time
