AUSTIN, Texas (5 November 2014)—BP has awarded Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson, a contract in excess of US$40 million to be the main automation contractor for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. Emerson will provide integrated control and safety systems to help ensure safe and efficient control of gas production on two new offshore platforms and at an expanded onshore gas processing plant at the Sangachal terminal.
ATLANTA (Nov. 5, 2014) – The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) recently hosted its 22nd Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, educating practitioners on the latest developments and technology in the industry, including lessons on asset management and the new ISO 55000 standard.
Feedwater chemistry analysis can prevent metal loss, equipment failure and harm to personnel.
WESTPORT, Conn. (Nov. 4, 2014) – The industry’s best and brightest technology leaders will take center stage January 26-28, 2015, in Chicago when the winners of the 2015 Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) Innovation Awards display their winning products at the world’s largest HVACR exposition and conference.
LATHAM, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2014) – Plug Power Inc. announced it has signed a long-term hydrogen distribution agreement with Praxair, Inc., an industrial gases company and liquid hydrogen producer. The agreement pairs Plug Power's GenFuel hydrogen fueling infrastructure solution with Praxair's liquid hydrogen supply capability helping customers realize productivity and environmental benefits.
WAYNE, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2014) – The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) has received approval from its Board of Directors to adopt a new membership category, called Standards Partner, specifically designed to engage engineers and engineering companies who actively practice in design and consulting services relating to sealing devices and piping systems.
STOCKHOLM (Nov. 3, 2014) – The Atlas Copco Group has been included in the United Nations Global Compact 100 Stock Index. The index recognizes companies that demonstrate sustainable business practices and strong financial performance.
PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2014) – IronPlanet has announced that it has acquired Kruse Energy and Equipment Auctioneers LLC, a leader in oilfield equipment auctions, extending its presence in the oilfield industry. Terms were not disclosed.
NEW YORK (Nov. 3, 2014) – According to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service, significant capacity additions in the Middle East, capacity creep in North America and moderate capacity additions in Latin America mean refiners in North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will not see their refining margins expand next year.
SURREY, B.C., Canada (Nov. 2, 2014) – Canadian engineer, Ray Roussy, will be inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame for his development and commercialization of sonic drilling technology.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be recognized by my peers in this manner,” says Roussy, who is president of the Sonic Drill Corporation and Sonic Drilling Ltd. “Sonic drilling technology has been my life’s work, and I’m thrilled with this honor.”