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As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, heavy industries face pressure to decarbonise operations. A joint report by ABB Motion and Fraunhofer IPA, provides an insight into cutting emissions in five hard-to-abate sectors (iron and steel, cement, chemicals, mining, and oil and gas) offering practical short- and long-term solutions for businesses navigating the complex …

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STATS Group, a global leader in pipeline isolation and connection solutions, is tackling critical challenges in offshore infrastructure and revolutionising subsea pipeline tie-ins with its advanced mechanical hot tap clamps and proprietary intervention technologies. As the energy sector faces increasing demands for supply security and infrastructure efficiency, STATS Group’s innovative solutions enable operators to connect …

Global success for STATS Group in subsea tie-in projects Read More »

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has welcomed a landmark ruling by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, which reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to transparent regulatory enforcement and due process in oil asset allocations. The ruling, which dismissed all legal claims against the re-award of OML 46 (Atala Marginal Oil Field) to Halkin Exploration and …

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Sipchem and LyondellBasell (LYB) have been awarded a feedstock allocation from the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia supporting a joint feasibility study for a world-scale mixed feed cracker complex combined with a diversified derivative portfolio. Sipchem and LYB will assess the viability and optimal structure for the project, which will be advanced on a …

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GTC Vorro Technology (GTC Vorro), a provider of environmental process technologies to oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies, announces that Brian Pace has been named Vice President of Environmental Services. Based in Houston, Pace will oversee GTC Vorro’s Environmental Services division providing turnkey sulfur removal services. In his new role, Pace will work closely …

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Saipem and Divento, a partnership between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), GreenIT, a joint venture between Plenitude (a Company controlled by Eni) and CDP Equity (CDP Group), 7 Seas Wind Power and NiceTechnology, have signed a collaboration agreement involving the application of STAR 1, Saipem’s proprietary technology for floating wind, in favour of  the 7 Seas …

Saipem and Divento colloborate for floating wind contract in Italy Read More »

HBK, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has enhanced its high-temperature measurement capabilities with a new piezoelectric material: gallium orthophosphate (GaPO4). This technology delivers reliable and accurate performance at ultra-high temperatures – up to 700°C (1300°F) and even higher for certain applications. Designed to deliver unmatched accuracy in the most demanding high-temperature applications, …

HBK’s new sensors make accurate measurements easier than ever Read More »

John Wood Group PLC has been awarded a $120 million contract extension by Shell UK Limited to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction to onshore and offshore assets across the UK. The two-year, cost-reimbursable contract extension, centres on providing brownfield EPC services, as well as subsea and integrity management, at the Shell UK-operated St Fergus …

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The Zubair Oil Field Development Project is a significant undertaking in the energy sector, aimed at advancing Iraq’s irrigation and diesel storage infrastructure. The end-user for this project is the Iraq General Company for Execution of Irrigation Projects, with MOD Construction Operation & Maintenance serving as the main contractor. ERGIL handled the engineering, design, and …

Ergil completes order with ENI Iraq Read More »

Scantrol’ s mTrack AHC Controller, combined with Bosch Rexroth’s Secondary Controls, ensures smooth and safe operation for TravOcean’s new 15-ton cable laying winch. This winch is used to lay wind turbine power cables on the seabed. “We need Active Heave Compensation (AHC) to have a smooth operation and not to damage the cable during landing. …

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