Distributed Control System
AXION Energy revolutionizes operator training with virtual reality technology
AXION Energy has introduced the use of virtual reality headsets for training their operators at the Campana refinery. This initiative will create immersive spaces to resolve issues in real-time, including the selection and use of tools and enhancing the learning experience.
Accelerating the DCS of the future: Open process automation technology
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PETRONAS operates all oil and gas resources in the country and is responsible for developing and adding value to them.
Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries
The national oil refining company of Kuwait has two state-of-the-art refineries: Mina Abdullah (MAB) and Mina Al-Ahmadi (MAA).
Valmet announces upgrade to D3 distributed control system
Using Valmet’s D3 distributed control system (DCS) automation platform, industrial processors can now integrate numerous reliability and performance enhancements in the first significant update following its acquisition from NovaTech Automation last year.
Aspentech announces new and expanded capabilities in latest version of aspenONE
Aspen Technology, Inc. introduced new and expanded capabilities now available in aspenONE®, helping customers achieve new levels of operational excellence with expanded Industrial AI throughout the portfolio, additional integration of industrial data management across solutions, and advancements in planning and scheduling capabilities.
Digital transformation shapes the oil and gas industry: Achieving unparalleled growth and operational efficiency
The oil and gas industry is facing numerous challenges that are impacting its profitability and future growth.
Control primary properties online in polyethylene and polypropylene rectors by using functional correlations
Polyolefins products such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) form approximately 65%–70% of all polymers manufactured globally.

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- Bangchak signs SAF supply deal with Shell 2/19
- Baseblue launches new bunker fuel supply service in Trinidad 2/19
- Draeger UK secures contract extension with INEOS O&P UK, Grangemouth 2/19
- ONGC (India) seeks partners for ethane feedstock for OPaL's ethane cracker 2/19
- Update: Montana Renewables receives first drawdown from $1.44-B DOE loan facility 2/19