Software & Controls

The investment, partly funded by the Government of Quebec, will upgrade and modernize a power transformer factory and other facilities in Quebec, Canada.

Autonomous Inspection is a software program using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate manual processes, manual inspection, and asset monitoring.

The May/June 2024 issue features coverage of the growing carbon-capture industry, a tour of GE Vernova’s Facility in South Carolina, a Q&A on digital ecosystems with Emerson, and more.

The companies signed a multi-year contract to use Gecko’s robotics and AI-driven platform to enhance ADNOC Gas’ operations and maintenance services and reduce emissions across its sites.

The five-year contract covers EthosEnergy’s third-party operations and maintenance (O&M) services on six power plants in the northern region of Mexico.

The company will rehabilitate and upgrade eight steam generator boilers and replace control systems for boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliaries at the Az-Zour South station in Kuwait.

CFD is a great tool, but it takes experienced engineers to get accurate results.

Enea Elektrownia Polaniec (EEP) will install the 290 MVA block transformer, with a voltage of 400 kV, on its power plant’s Unit 9 which uses biomass fuel.

Under the Azeri-Chriag-Gunashli project, bp’s Azeri Central East (ACE) offshore platform is expected to produce up to 300 million barrels of oil in its lifetime off the shores of Azerbaijan.

The combination of the two technologies adds up to 280 MW of additional renewable energy to the electricity grid, with the potential to power over 360,000 homes.

The Baker Hughes conference argued in favor of natural gas as a fuel that can help meet net-zero goals.

SmartSignal is a predictive analytics software that will minimize equipment downtime by detecting, diagnosing, forecasting, and preventing upcoming failures in petrochemical assets.

SLB is acquiring majority ownership in Aker Carbon Capture (ACC) and the two companies will combine technology portfolios, process design experience, and a project delivery platform.

WTUI 2024 supports the user community for the maintenance and repair of aeroderivative gas turbines—with folks from GE Vernova onsite to answer questions—and HRSG.

The blockbuster event tackled energy and power markets, supply chains, net zero, and beyond, but the biggest surprise may have been artificial intelligence.

From ground-based technologies to site design and aerial innovations, the industry continues to use smart devices to abate methane emissions.

Singapore’s Combat Vessel program will use the supplied ship’s electric grid with integrated full-electric propulsion systems on six ships in the country’s navy.

The March/April 2024 issue features insight into how the oil and gas industry is reducing methane emissions, a micro-reactor Q&A with Rolls-Royce, a discussion with GE Vernova on decarbonization, and more.

The order from MITSUI E&S Co. is the first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalytic converter for an ammonia-ready engine and as an exhaust gas after-treatment solution, can reduce NOx emissions by 90%.

The performance center offers plant owners 24/7 real-time remote start-stop capabilities and access to asset monitoring, diagnostics, and remote engineering support.

The B4ECarbon emissions management solution utilizes blockchain, AI, and IoT systems to help track, report, and reduce carbon emissions.

This year’s show focused on the future—how to future-proof current assets and incorporate new ones.

Rolls-Royce signed an agreement with AST to supply an mtu EnergyPack QG large-scale battery storage system to ensure the stability and synchronization of the Latvian national grid.

GridBeats uses speedy controls, AI/ML automation, and cybersecurity to help utilities streamline grid digitalization and improve grid resilience.

Proficy for Sustainability Insights, an AI-based software, integrates operational and sustainable date to assist in the management of resources and climate metrics.

Jean-Charles Bonaccorsi and Carolyn Woeber, Joint Application Engineering Directors at Cadence Design Systems, discuss the role of computational fluid dynamics in the design lifecycle, turbomachinery emissions, decarbonization, and more.

The Hybrid Green Hydrogen plus battery energy storage system (BH-ESS) is a utility-scale, long-duration solution with 293 MWh of carbon-free energy.

Digital twins can improve maintenance and plant efficiency.

The GridOS Data Fabric software accesses decentralized data to help operators manage the transmission and distribution of electricity.

The January/February 2024 issue features an exploration of digital twins, hydrocarbon challenges for compressors, insights on Ansaldo steam turbines, and more.