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The global energy harvesting market is projected to record a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022-2032. The global energy harvesting market is projected to record a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022-2032.
Emerson Launches Ovation Green, a Dedicated Renewable Power Technology and Software Portfolio Ovation Green will help producers navigate the emerging sustainable energy economy
TotalEnergies ENEOS Signs Second Hybrid Solar and Energy Storage System for Eau Kulen, Cambodia’s First Bottled Natural Mineral Water Producer Kulara Water, the leading pure natural mineral water producer of Eau Kulen in Cambodia, has signed a long-term agreement with TotalEnergies ENEOS to provide a solar energy and energy storage solution for their new bottling …
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Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, forged a contract with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of its DC-coupled liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution to Chile. As one of the largest of its kind in Latin America and one of the world’s largest DC-coupled solar-plus-storage plants, the project will increase …
Sungrow to Boost Renewable Energy Development in Malaysia with its Comprehensive Solutions
Air Liquide in Thailand takes a big step to support its climate objectives through its agreement to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates from B.Grimm Power.
Key technological innovations enabling highly reliable, safe energy storage solutions across power generation, power transmission and distribution, power consumption to empower energy freedom for all
Emerson Opens Gas Analysis Solutions Center to Help Plants Meet Sustainability Goals New Scotland-based center will develop and provide training for next-generation gas sensing technologies used for emissions monitoring, process control and safety
Integrated control software and solutions for Taiyuan Heavy Industry wind turbines to provide reliable, clean energy for 35 million people
Future Energy Asia 2022 & Future Mobility Asia 2022 successfully converged more than 13,500 participants in the energy and clean mobility sectors to drive a transformative motion in Southeast Asia Future Energy Asia (FEA) and Future Mobility Asia (FMA) 2022, the only integrated event in Southeast Asia dedicated to modernising and driving ASEAN’s energy transition …
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Simultaneous measurement of oxygen and carbon monoxide or methane concentrations for optimum combustion control in heating furnaces
Homegrown leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) and maintenance service provider, ROTARY ENGINEERING PTE LTD, celebrated its golden jubilee in the chemicals and energy industry on 22 July 2022 at Marina Bay Sands, Roselle Simpor Ballroom. The 50th Anniversary Gala dinner was graced by Guest of Honour, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister & Coordinating Minister for …
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at Energy Innovation (EI) 2022 seeks to upskill more engineering talent with strategic three-year collaboration to supercharge expertise in the energy sector
In a candid interview with IAA magazine, Lawrence Ng, Vice President, APJ Sales, and Tommy Kers, Senior Director, APJ Solutions Consulting, Aspen Technology, Inc talk about showcasing the new AspenTech (transaction release), dual challenge, and sustainability. Goh Tz’en Long reports.
Thanks to its high accuracy, ABB’s flowmeter has met international standards approval and can now be used for key custody transfer transactions The CoriolisMaster’s smaller footprint, heightened communication abilities and remote verification capabilities ensure the precise measurements essential for custody transfer The new certification completes ABB’s fiscal metering offering providing unmatched precision to protect the …
The Freiburg-based generator manufacturer provides process energy to industries with a bright future, including the chip sector
Digital solutions help Toyota incorporate sustainable fuel generation Global software and technology leader Emerson and Toyota Australia have collaborated to transform part of Toyota Australia’s operations into a commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refueling plant. The project, supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), adopts Emerson’s automation expertise to provide the control system that helps …
The partnership focuses on global licensing of commercial green ethylene technology, which will accelerate the development of chemicals and plastics made from bioethanol, a renewable feedstock. Braskem, the largest biopolymer producer in the world, and Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, have formed a partnership that aims to license …
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The new multi-year partnership will see Lightsource bp leveraging Envision Digital’s AIoT platform for Net Zero.
ABB has been awarded a major contract by NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA), a low-carbon bioplastic made from renewable agricultural resources, to automate their new, greenfield plant in Thailand, converting sugar cane to the polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer, Ingeo.
The commercial operation allows South Korea to reduce carbon emissions per unit of fuel used at the plant and supports a stable supply of heat and power in the Anyang region.
The compact, lightweight device generates electricity when shaken and can power 100 LEDs.
For ASEAN to accelerate and meet the requirements by its global partners for greater sustainable trade and commerce, leaders must adopt a mega shift in behaviour and mindset. They must recognise that sustainability will require fundings and it should be accepted as an investment to the business; not a cost to doing business.
The study examines the current take-up of the Industrial Internet of Things and its potential for improving energy efficiency, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and driving change.
During the 2021 Pertamina Energy Webinar held in Jakarta, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, believes that PT Pertamina (Persero), the largest Indonesian state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the energy sector, is a pillar in reaching the Government of Indonesia’s target of Net Zero Emissions by 2060.
As pressure to minimise industrial energy consumption mounts, how can industry reduce its environmental impact?
Oil & Gas firms face a myriad of operational, commercial, and existential threats. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Oil & Gas firms are turning to digitalisation to combat these threats and will spend US$15.6 billion on digital technologies in 2030.
By embracing the power and capabilities of modern data technologies, energy companies can be well placed to meet future challenges and extract value from all of their assets.
In this interview, IAA finds out how improved repair capabilities for energy-efficient GE HA gas turbines will introduce new technology instrumental in easing the transition towards renewables with cleaner, efficient gas power.
The author suggests organisations that are reliant on IT systems and data to keep their operations running at optimal efficiency explore the power of lithium-ion as a backup power source.
The combined capacity of 7 gigawatt-peak (GWp) solar power system is one of the largest cross-border interconnect clean energy project in Southeast Asia and will help Singapore and Indonesia in meeting their green goals.
The AI for refinery cloud-based decision support software provides commercial and supply chain advantages for energy companies.
Asahi Kasei has sought to transition to sustainable feedstock in order to reduce CO2 emissions throughout its supply chain.
Unlike Japan’s 62 million smart residential electricity meters, over 50 million residential LPG and city gas meters are currently offline.
The collaboration will bring together AWS and IBM open data for Industries for a comprehensive OSDU Data Solution.
Schaeffler will source 100,000 tons of the steel, which is produced virtually CO2-free and with the use of hydrogen, from 2025.
Based in Singapore, Morillon’s appointment is effective from November 1, 2021, and he will oversee all of Siemens Energy’s business units in the region.
French energy group ENGIE to install 2.45MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) integrated with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at NTUC FairPrice Hub in November 2021.
Valmet’s new Industrial Internet solution helps to monitor gas transportation containers and their pressure data as well as the amount of gas and energy without any pressure or level measurement instruments.
The new sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free Switchgear enables companies in Singapore to eliminate the world’s most potent greenhouse gas.
This mini review highlights the technological pathways of utilizing natural gas in a transition to sustainable renewable energy systems, with a focus on the natural gas components and resources point of view for ASEAN member states.
Crown’s V-Force Energy Storage Systems (ESS) include lithium-ion batteries and chargers and are now available for Crown’s entire forklift truck portfolio.
PETRONAS selected OASE purple technology for floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project.
Proof-testing of safety instrumented systems (SIS), which usually takes place annually, is associated with considerable costs for the chemical and oil-gas industry operators.
Renewables combined with energy storage could provide a viable route to a sustainable grid.
Schneider Electric addresses the misperception that modernising control systems means jeopardising operational safety and money.
Schneider Electric experts work with supply chain partners to identify and extract energy savings and sustainability benefits throughout the entire product creation, delivery, and support lifecycle.
Themed “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” the World Expo will be participated by 192 countries and organisations to promote global cooperation, innovation, technological development, human progress and education.
Bently Nevada, A Baker Hughes Business, Opens Remote Monitoring Center In Singapore To Provide Remote Monitoring And Diagnostic Services For Industrial CustomersIn Asia-Pacific.
To achieve the company’s green power goals, Advantech will partner with RFD Micro Electricity to jointly develop a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for operating a solar power plant.
The investment from POSCO in the facilities of SNNC transforms it into a high purity nickel refining factory and plans to produce 20,000 tons (only nickel contents) per year by 2023.
The successes of Mitsubishi Electric’s energy management have resulted in multiple CDP awards for Climate and Water and are the source of a drive to share its experience and know-how.
IAA spoke with Donny Kim, senior business development, Emerson Automation Solutions on digital transformation and its benefits for the chemical sector.
Vortex Energy, a renewable energy platform managed by the private equity arm of EFG Hermes, has reached first close of US$200 million for its fourth fund
Petroliam Nasional Berhad has partnered with Aveva to provide a modern enterprise solution that promotes integration across the entire value chain.
Emerson Automation Solutions discusses trends, outlook and innovations across the chemical sector in this exclusive interview with IAA.
5G will be the most transformative communications technology in a generation and enable a universe of new services.
Shell, C3 AI, Baker Hughes, and Microsoft has launched an Open AI Energy Initiative (OAI), a first-of-its-kind open ecosystem of artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for the energy and process industries.
AVEVA has joined the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network UK.
This time last year, global executives were mid-air on the way to Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Schneider Electric has doubled down on its long-standing strategy to embed environmental, social and governance considerations into every facet of its activities.
Grundfos has launched a new service model in Thailand that can help local businesses cut energy consumption by more than one-third.
The Vietnamese renewables industry has been gaining traction lately as the country considers renewable energy to play a pivotal role in achieving the optimistic Power Development Plan.
In Asia, Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has grown its portfolio of operating solar PV projects by 60 MW in 2020, double that of 2019.
End-to-end value chain optimisation enables you to reduce value leaks, sustain productivity and ultimately make better decisions quicker.
IAA spoke with Emerson Automation Solutions on what can be learned from top-performing terminals and digital transformation best practice for O&G.
Unit 2 of Java No. 7 2×1.05 MW coal-fired power generation project was fully put into operation in late September.
Trungnam Group has inaugurated the 500KV transformer station and 220/500KV Grid line, and the 450 MW Trung Nam Thuan Nam solar power plant in Vietnam.
Asset Performance Management (APM) with Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics enables hydrocarbon producers and refiners to not only remotely monitor asset health but also improve asset reliability.
AVEVA has launched the latest enhancement to its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform, Real-time Crude, designed to help customers gain visibility into their business and operations.
A ‘Robotic Crawler’ cleans, inspects and removes steel structures on the Danish gas platform, Tyra, with the help of high-performance polymers from igus.
Digital oilfield technologies need timely, accurate and relevant data before they can transform and improve production.
Guiding energy safely on long travels and at a low cost: this was the goal behind the development of the autoglide 5 from igus.
Sustained low oil prices are driving adoption of digitalisation across the oil and gas industry, ramping up the stakes for cybersecurity.
How microgrids use advanced analytics to intelligently manage energy assets is explored.
Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) and Total Solar DG have signed an agreement for solar power to be implemented at the Singapore LNG Terminal on Jurong Island.
Cellier Activity, of ABB in France, has been awarded the contract to install new blending technologies and its unique process control system at the Marunda LOBP in Jakarta
To improve the risk culture of an organisation businesses need first to adopt a holistic business risk identification process that helps the company identify the most critical part of its business.
Digital technology is transforming the oil and gas industry, improving efficiencies and boosting safety. Contributed by Emerson
The scope of what is required in deploying a digitalisation strategy across oil, gas or chemical (OGC) companies is immense and technological solutions are evolving at a fast pace.
Climate change, sustainability, and digital transformation will drive massive change for future chemicals companies.
Taking giant steps toward preserving sustainable energy, NewX Energy unveiled plans to launch SEA’s first IoT backed Mega offshore floating wind turbine
2020s will be crucial for all the participants in the power industry as the transition toward renewable energy is expected to increase.
JJ-Lurgi has successfully commissioned its largest oilseed crushing and solvent extraction plant for Sinograin Oils & Fats Industrial Dongguan Co. Ltd.
National Water Agency PUB and Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore has commence construction of the 60 MWp floating (PV) system on Tengeh Reservoir
More than 70 percent of ICS vulnerabilities disclosed in 1H 2020 can be exploited remotely, highlighting the importance of protecting internet-facing ICS devices and remote access connections.
DORIS Group, Schneider Electric and AVEVA have agreed to develop a strategic partnership to deliver Digital Twin technology for the upstream oil and gas markets.
Energy-saving cases and solutions that use digital technology to optimise the operation of utility plants are introduced.
Siemens and Bentley Systems will develop the first petrochemical digital twin in Indonesia for Chandra Asri, the country’s largest integrated petrochemical complex.
Factories, handcrafted products and premium quality – three attributes that almost always influence the price level.
The demand for solar, especially in ASEAN’s emerging markets, has been driven by the urgent need for energy.
Throughout most industrial operations, electric motors play a critical role in driving conveyor belts, pumps, compressors, agitators, fans, and other critical infrastructure assets.
Cleantech Solar has secured a US$75 million green loan from ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch (ING).
Vertiv and Omdia have released a report on the implications of the shift to edge computing for telecom operators and the best tactics and strategies for capitalising on edge growth.
Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has signed an agreement with Ching Luh Group to provide the manufacturing company with 3.2 MW of solar-powered rooftops for two of its facilities in Vietnam.
Energy storage has been an integral component of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and consumption for many decades.
Vestas has secured its largest order in Vietnam to date for a total of 144 MW for the three wind parks Lien Lap, Phong Huy, and Phong Nguyen in the Quảng Trị Province.
Air Products has signed a definitive agreement for a long-term on-site contract for a world-scale coal-to-methanol production facility in indonesia
In Asia Pacific, Total Solar DG has completed nearly 8 MW of roof-mounted solar systems so far in 2020, and is projected to complete construction of key projects by end 2020
This is the third post in this blog series, looking at ways that intelligent solutions are helping facility teams optimise power and energy performance while meeting business and sustainability goals.
Oil markets can expect more pain to come in the weeks and months ahead as they face an uphill battle back to “normal.”
Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two projects totalling 64MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province.
Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has completed a solar rooftop for Bolloré Logistics’ Green Hub in Pioneer Turn, Singapore.
SIA and SIAEC have signed a power purchase agreement with Sembcorp Solar to install and operate rooftop solar panels on their premises.
SMA and Infineon are supporting the growing trend of photovoltaic systems with the latest generation of innovative silicon carbide (SiC)-based solar inverters.
Schneider Electric presents six ways energy efficiency translates into a better bottom line.
With Covid-19 being declared a global pandemic by the WHO and the oil price war resulting from the OPEC+ disagreement, the oil and gas industry in Asia is facing an unprecedented uncertainty.
ABB’s technology will be at the heart of the first tug in South Asia capable of switching between low emission LNG engines and zero-emission battery power.
Monitoring solutions are essentially IoT applications that require lots of sensors. By Nadia Cheraitia, Schneider Electric.
Technology enabling data capture and analysis, connectivity, monitoring and control is becoming the new baseline for smart buildings of tomorrow. Understanding what it is and where it is headed is critical.
Azbil Corporation has revealed that its low-carbon technology has reduced approximately 35,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 10 months at a refinery unit of Indonesia’s largest gas and oil company
Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, China – the world’s biggest importer of crude oil – has been forced to cut down on consumption.
Honeywell has launched its Forge Energy Optimisation, a cloud-based, machine learning solution that continuously studies a building’s energy consumption
As more enterprises enter the implementation stages of their digital transformation projects, they are searching for productivity improvements.
With cyber-attacks being an increasing occurrence, industrial, commercial and residential installations need a strategy to guard their IT networks.
Emerson and QRI have teamed up to develop and market next-generation applications for AI-based analytics and decision-making tools customised for oil and gas E&P.
Yokogawa announces that it has acquired capital in APB with the aim of growing Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) business.
Sunway Pyramid mega mall in Malaysia overhauled its ageing cooling infrastructure in a chiller plant retrofit project helmed by Johnson Controls.
Singapore’s national water agency PUB has appointed Sembcorp Solar Singapore to construct a 60 megawatt-peak (MWp) capacity floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system on Tengeh Reservoir.
The National EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) company has completed the Muara Laboh Phase One Geothermal Power Project (PLTP)
ChemOne Group has announced the launch of the Pengerang Energy Complex (“PEC”) in Johor, Malaysia.
Emerson has released the Paradigm 19 integrated oil and gas exploration and production software suite, featuring automated workflows that enhance productivity while reducing user effort.
Danfoss and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have joined forces to explore innovative power conversion solutions that enable next-generation energy grid technologies that leverage renewable energy sources.
We are seeing a major shift in sentiment towards sustainability from the major oil & gas companies.
In a bid to drive sustainable cooling in Malaysia amid the climate crisis, Grundfos has launched an energy-efficient solution for air-conditioning systems.
Corrosion and erosion monitoring applied to natural gas piping on an offshore platform helps manage sand erosion inside valves and pipes.
F&N is investing more than S$80 million to build its new smart and sustainable food and drinks facility in Tuas, Singapore.
Red Lion Controls has released their innovative new NT328G Layer 3 Ethernet switch.
Schneider Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to create a new Venture Building Programme in Singapore.
With an all-in mentality, digitalisation has accelerated across the process and capital-intensive industry. Article by Ron Beck, Director of Marketing Strategy, Aspen Technology, Inc.
As the rate of urbanisation increases, this poses a serious question in the future: how can we deliver sustainable and reliable energy to so many people?
Today, devices of all kinds across the Oil & Gas industry are equipped with intelligent sensors that gather data.
Geosteering and other modern “smart drilling” software systems will help to increase oil well productivity by up to 30 percent and to reduce construction times by half.
Siemens and Grundfos have signed a digital partnership framework for strategic cooperation between the two companies.
Every business across the globe confronts risks, some of which may be colossal or deadly. What’s the situation in the oil and gas industry?
Schneider Electric annually organises its global student competition, Go Green in the City, inviting students around the world to submit their bold ideas of energy management and automation for a smarter and more sustainable future.
Linde held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new world-class integrated manufacturing complex to be located and integrated with its existing gasification facility on Jurong Island in Singapore.
AVEVA has launched Unified Operations Centre, its command-and-control solution for infrastructure operators such as smart cities and facilities management, and for industries like Oil & Gas, and Mining.
Hazards In Oil And Gas: The Biggest Risks And How To Protect Against Them For the seventh time, Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS) published its Allianz Risk Barometer.
Many companies in the oil and gas (O&G) sector have deployed computer technologies and automation to increase efficiency.
Clarion Energy has announced the inaugural 5-in-1 Power & Energy Series featuring POWERGEN Asia, Asian Utility Week, DISTRIBUTECH Asia, SolarVision and Energy Capital Leaders Asia.
Ahmad Alshidiq catches up with Tommy Leong, Zone President of East Asia & Japan, Schneider Electric and discusses, among others, about the Southeast Asian opportunity for the industry and how is Industry 4.0 shaping up in the region.
Building managers in Southeast Asia often look to resolve the challenges of reducing the heat output and carbon footprint. To reach these goals, building managers can leverage Delta’s automated and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
HIMA advises industry leaders in Malaysia to adopt smart safety industrial solutions to boost safety, cyber security and profitability of plants and factories in today’s digitalised era.
Technology is changing the world’s energy infrastructure and operations and the Internet of Things is deeply penetrating the energy domain, driving new capabilities and ecosystems.
HP Incorporated has released its 2018 Sustainable Impact Report and has set new long-term goals.
HIMA made its foray into the emerging and vibrant Vietnam market to help protect local industries with its Smart Safety solutions at the International Society of Automation (ISA) Vietnam Event 2019.
Schaeffler Aerospace Germany will be presenting a range of solutions for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation sector at the Paris Air Show 2019.
Digitalisation is about automating workflows and reducing the degree of assumptions in decision-making, enabling more precise executions at all levels to provide higher assurance of delivering the desired outcome.
Tetra Pak has announced that it is developing an energy assessment programme in collaboration with ABB to help food and beverage producers lower their environmental impact and cut costs.
Cognizant has announced that it has expanded its research and development (R&D) partnership with AVEVA to develop cutting-edge industrial software that will help shape the future across a range of industries, from water and energy, to food and infrastructure.
Energy giant ExxonMobil will be undertaking a multibillion-dollar expansion project of its manufacturing complex in Singapore to convert fuel oil and other bottom-of-the-barrel crude products into higher value lube base stocks and distillates.
Schneider Electric will complete the transformation of their East Asia and Japan regional headquarters at Kallang Avenue into a carbon neutral building by the middle of next year.
We have seen an evolution in the range of our products from many years ago. From DRAMs, SRAMs, and so forth, we have become more focused …
Loss of hydrocarbon containment is a significant problem in refineries, not only for the potential environmental impact, but also due to the significant…
Emerson and Repsol announced that they have established a strategic alliance to deliver advanced subsurface geophysical technologies
Continuing its commitment to invest in its mature gas turbine fleets to keep them competitive in today’s dynamic energy marketplace, GE has announced…
Global pump manufacturer Grundfos is showcasing its sustainable water and wastewater solutions at the Ninth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific
Demand for energy in SEA has driven the use of renewable energy sources, which require efficient storage and distribution of energy in the form of batteries
Rockwell and Schlumberger have entered into an agreement to create a joint venture, Sensia, the first fully integrated digital oilfield automation…
Siemens will be placing smart solutions for the industry-specific implementation of Industry 4.0 at the heart of its Hannover Messe 2019 presentation
KFM Holdings teams up with Schneider Electric to equip Malaysia PM Office with Building Management Systems. Never before has the need for an environment of high-performance buildings become as critical to the effort of the planet’s carbon footprint reduction.
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) appointed Siemens as its partner in a collaboration to develop the university’s industry 4.0 Lab.
While energy consumption regulations are increasingly being imposed worldwide, organisations continue to demonstrate that energy efficiency and the associated cost savings are beneficial for business. The ISO has long recognised the need for improving energy efficiency in all types of commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
With energy and industrial sectors one of the biggest pollutants, a major focus is on helping heavy-industry and heavy-duty transport sectors achieve net-zero emissions without relying on offsets from the land-use sector.
Investment will scale up an established commercial and industrial solar platform in Southeast Asia and India.
More than ever, the world needs bold ideas for reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable resources. A recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report stressed the need to cut global emissions by 45 percent by 2030 to minimise the risk of irreversible changes to our environment.
The power monitoring system provides maintenance managers with the information to prompt necessary upgrades to the ageing facilities. Improved reliability and fewer maintenance and repair hours are also major benefits of the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert.
Key strategies for new near-term growth opportunities are being spotlighted this week at OSEA2018, which highlights the growing demand for gas and its outlook in Asia as well as the importance for businesses in the sector to embrace digitalisation and adopt new innovations.
In order to provide end customers with the machine productivity levels they demand, OEM-built machines have to incorporate motor control automation technologies optimised for rapid time-to-market, operational efficiency and simplification as well as increased machine uptime. By Baris Aytekin, Global Product Manager, Schneider Electric.
Chemical and petrochemical industry applications can prove extremely demanding for level measurement technology. This article explains the challenges presented and compares the ability of traditional and modern measurement methods to perform accurately and reliably. Article contributed by Emerson.
As one of several modernisation initiatives, the university moved its political science department to a building equipped with a modern Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation building management system. By Thomas Peregrin, PowerTag Launch Leader and Business Developer, EMEA, Schneider Electric.
As the complexity and sophistication of our electrical distribution infrastructure increases, it becomes more important to have the appropriate digital sensors, advanced controls and analytic capabilities. By Markus Hirschbold, Marketing Director, Healthcare Solutions, Schneider Electric.
Using a digital twin enables process optimisation, better control room operator and field operator learning for greater safety, reduced energy consumption, better plant and skid design, prediction of equipment failure, and root cause analysis. By Jonas Berge, Senior Director, Singapore, Emerson Automation Solutions.
The new solution integrates simulation software from KBC with Yokogawa’s flexible supervisory control & data acquisition software.
These are exciting times for our automotive engineering community as countries around the world fuel the momentum for a cleaner future with incentives for end-users to adopt hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV). Article by Keysight Technologies.
The concept of an “extended enterprise” – that is, a network of partner relationships – is not new, according to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO and Chairman, Schneider Electric. A single company cannot operate successfully in a silo to serve its customers best. Instead, a successful corporation depends on an ecosystem of partnerships, including suppliers, system integrators, and innovation partners such as universities, startups, technology alliances, and more. For Schneider Electric, this extended enterprise ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment.
Despite all the attention paid to alternative energy, oil is still the key driver of the world’s economy. It is worrying, therefore, that the outlook for the global oil and gas industry in 2018 continues to be uncertain. By Erich Gerber, General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at TIBCO.
To be successful in digital transformation, companies need a clear roadmap that aligns with business objectives and pegged to measurable outcomes. By Dr. Filipe Soares-Pinto, SVP of Sales and Operations, Asia Pacific and Ron Beck, Energy Industry Marketing Director, AspenTech.
In today’s world, cybersecurity is necessary to ensure critical automation systems remain safe and fully operational. However, implementing cybersecurity controls is a very technical and labour intensive task. Article contributed by Honeywell.
DCS vendors provide enhanced security features and services to make the most of market opportunities.
Entrade AG initially thought they would pursue a traditional role of building their state-of-the-art micro power generation plants. Then digitisation happened and changed everything. By Ali Haj Fraj, Senior VP Machine Solutions, Business Unit Industry, Schneider Electric.
Escalating numbers of urban residents has increased the strain on public services, infrastructure and resources. One potential solution to this is smart technology. Jonathan Wilkins, MD at EU Automation, discusses developments in some of the world’s most advanced smart cities.
Homes are made to last for a long time; however, elements of the home require maintenance and replacement every now and then. Article contributed by Schneider Electric.
David Turner, Segment Manager Oil & Gas/Upstream/EPC, Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation, explores how the oil and gas industry has much to learn from other sectors when it comes to incorporating technologies that create a connected infrastructure. The oil and gas industry has much to learn from other sectors when it comes to incorporating technologies that create a connected infrastructure with the aim of improving nearly all aspects of oil and gas production – even as the industry landscape fluctuates and evolves.
How remote management can be used to cut costs and improve maintenance. By Henrik Arleving, IIOT Innovation Architect, HMS Industrial Networks
As the world continues through large transitions, including increased digitisation and the seemingly endless demand for more energy, accurate data collection has become a priority the foundation of successful innovation and collaboration. Realising this need, many companies have initiated efforts to collect energy data. This admirable and critical first step is not enough, however. The next step is to connect the data to the right people quickly, consistently, and effectively.
Electrification Of Transport At The Convergence Of Mobility, Energy For Smarter City Transformations
Cities and suburbs will undergo significant transformations to create sustainable living conditions for their residents. The Fourth Industrial Revolution offers an unprecedented opportunity. By Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric; and Francesco Starace, CEO and GM, Enel Group
Facility operations have evolved past the reactive state of energy management by taking advantage of optimisation solutions that help save money, lower risk and improve efficiency. By Tracy L. Courtemanche, Director, Strategic Marketing Communications, Buildings, Schneider Electric
At important upcoming industry events Siemens will present its ‘green field approach’ for competitive battery production.
The semiconductor industry is big – estimated to top US$339 billion in annual sales in 2017. What is more, many of the players that dominate semiconductor design and fabrication are also large. That is because building a state-of-the-art wafer fab today is an expensive proposition. Pure-play foundry TSMC, for instance, is spending US$3 billion for a wafer fab in Nanjing, China that will make chips using a 16-nanometer technology starting in the second half of 2018, according to the analysts at IC Insights. To take on projects of that size, a company typically must be large and have economies of scale.
Singapore: ABB has provided the Swedish retailer IKEA with 20 of its TRIO-50 solar inverters to power a rooftop solar system on its flagship store in Singapore, located in the eastern suburb of Tampines.
Singapore: With an aim to integrate the evolution of blockchain to advance the energy sector, Energy Eco Chain (EEC) Foundation — a provider of decentralised blockchain for energy producers, energy buyers, and financiers — held its inaugural seminar in Singapore on 28 January 2018 to introduce its platform for energy supply chain finance and payment services for decentralised energy products trading.
Illinois, US: Omron Corporation showcased its latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and sensing and control at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company’s inaugural booth at CES focuses on the harmony that can be achieved between humans and machines with interactive demonstrations showing how technological innovation can effectively meet business and societal challenges. Exhibits at the Omron CES booth included a mobility demo for automotive driver safety, a sustainable platform for efficient energy consumption, and the US debut of FORPHEUS – the world’s first AI-equipped table tennis tutor.
Forty-Six per cent of US lighting energy consumption is projected to drop by 2030 thanks to the adoption of LEDs. By Shoumi Sen, Schneider Electric
Koch-Glitsch and EFT Analytics has announced a partnership to provide full-service process engineering and advanced data analytics solutions to enhance operations for refineries and petrochemical plants.
Dublin, Ireland: The “SCADA Oil & Gas Market – Trends and Global Forecast to 2022” report has been added to Research and Markets’offering.
Industrial Automation Asia, spoke with Alexander Lenz, CEO, Conergy on the state of the solar energy market and the business case for solar in land scarce Singapore.
Regardless of the industry, you are in, the digital transformation is upon us.
Danfoss Centre of Excellence in Singapore offers partnership opportunities with industry, academia and public sector to develop energy-efficient solutions to meet the challenge
Worldwide interest in renewable energy sources is gathering momentum. As a result, biogas production is growing steadily as more manufacturers are setting up plants to produce biogas. By Farah Nazurah
Providing the global market with innovative and smarter HVAC/R systems can lead to enormous energy savings for your customers, plus a greater market share for you. By Bob Gray, Schneider Electric
Renewable Energy (RE) & Energy Efficiency (EE) Vietnam will take place at SECC, Ho Chi Minh City from November 8-10, 2017, welcoming several international pavilions, including mainland China, the EU, Finland, Germany, Taiwan, SME Tokyo, Singapore and the UK.
In light of Schneider Electric’s collaboration with Microsoft, this post takes a look at four innovative technologies that will ultimately combine to boost industrial production: the IoT, the cloud, artificial intelligence, and mixed reality.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Solarvest Energy has chosen the latest version of Epicor ERP to support business growth.
According to LNS Research, two of the top three strategic objectives for food and beverage companies are ensuring consistent quality and increasing production capabilities to meet rising demand. At the same time, limited capital expenditure budgets means these goals are ideally met using existing equipment.
Technology As A Silver Bullet To Mitigate Upstream Economics In an increasingly complex world of finite hydrocarbons, traditional rules no longer apply. By Ron Beck, Energy Industry Marketing Director and Pramodkumar Lakhmapure, Area Sales Manager, Southeast Asia, AspenTech Energy.
The energy needs of the Data Centre (DC) industry continue to grow at a brisk pace. In the past, preferred DC locations were near inexpensive, reliable power sources. By Dr Marcelo Algrain, Senior Engineering Technical Steward, Caterpillar Inc. Electric Power Division
Profound changes are occurring across the domains of traditional energy, renewable energy, demand-response and overall energy management. Energy efficiency has emerged as a topic of keen interest across these domains. By Maria Vallet, and Jérôme Brenguier, Schneider Electric
Singapore: Conergy, one of the region’s largest downstream solar companies, has designed and installed a 145 kWp solar power system for one of the most iconic landmarks in Singapore’s skyline, Marina Bay Sands.
An innovative approach, which harvests wind power through the use of comparatively small turbines by means of steerable kites, is setting new standards. Microdrives support the fully automatic control of the kite. Contributed by Faulhaber
This article explains how to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with a limited investment can provide reductions in pumping systems TCO while maintaining sustainability objectives. By Lionel Gaudrel, strategic marketing manager, and Arnaud Savreux, offer application expert manager, Industry Business, Schneider Electric
Panduit SmartZone DCIM Solutions help CyrusOne improve cooling efficiency while increasing operational effectiveness and decreasing energy costs. Contributed by Panduit
TIBCO Software Inc. has announced its annual TIBCO Energy Forum will take place September 6-7, 2017, at The Westin Houston, Memorial City.
Pune, India: According to new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the Smart Grid Market size is expected to grow from US$20.83 Billion in 2017 to US$50.65 Billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.4 percent during the forecast period.
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia is facing an increasing demand for the domestic market gas needs’ especially for the industrial and electricity sectors.
Matthias Schweinfest, GM, Projects, GE Steam Power Systems spoke with Mark Johnston, from Industrial Automation Asia (IAA) on recent investments in the coal industry and its future in Southeast Asia.
Yokogawa Joins World Business Council For Sustainable Development Tokyo, Japan: Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Beijing, China: ABB and Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Electric), a manufacturer of offshore wind turbines, have recently signed the annual framework agreement on offshore 4MW wind turbine converter supply.
ABB will be providing critical components on a landmark one megawatt floating solar photovoltaic test-bed in West Singapore. This project measures 1 hectare or 1.5 football fields. The energy generated will be fed into the national energy grid, providing electricity for up to 250 households.
Darktrace and Siemens have announced they have entered into a strategic partnership to bring cyber defense for Operational Technology (OT) to electric utilities and the oil and gas industry.
The rise of IoT has enabled a greater demand for low-power efficient semiconductor components. By Claudia Mosca, Infineon Technologies
The capture and processing of data is vital to the efficient use of energy and in achieving an optimal balance between people, places, prosperity, and the planet.
It is of critical importance that power is maintained in plants and office buildings. This can be achieved by regular health checks and providing backup.
How Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) determine smart grid success.
The importance of software innovation for design and production optimisation will be discussed. By Dr Filipe Soares-Pinto, senior VP Asia Pacific Sales, AspenTech.
Technology products and practices will be explored that are being deployed to address vulnerabilities in a more interconnected energy grid.
Schaeffler Group, a global automotive and industrial components supplier headquartered in Germany, will set up the lab as part of the Schaeffler Hub for Advanced Research at NTU (SHARE at NTU).
Energy efficiency is of critical importance in reducing wastage and impacting climate change in a positive way.
Innovations in Advanced Process Control (APC) help companies optimise the production process, eliminate waste, reduce the overall energy cost in the manufacturing process and improve asset efficiency, product quality and yield.
As advancements in connectivity, new technology, and service deployments powered by IoT and Big Data continue to make their way into the smart buildings’ landscape, cybersecurity concerns will intensify further.
Brian Brickhouse president, Electrical Sector – Asia-Pacific Region, Eaton, notes that innovative and eco-friendly infrastructure solutions must be deployed to help buildings achieve high levels of energy efficiency.
Environmental effects of traditional fuels are contributors to global warming, and the world is looking at other forms of sustainable energy generation, such as biomass as a source of energy.
Non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meter provides solution to expensive metering problem. Contributed by Oliver Foth, head of marketing, Flexim.
Widely regarded as the future of manufacturing, additive manufacturing which has stepped into the limelight in recent years may offer the window of opportunity for the Singaporean manufacturing sector to stay competitive.
Efficiency in power plants is very important for minimising waste and maximising available resources, which is especially important in countries such as Singapore.
Zurich, Switzerland: ABB has been awarded orders totaling more than US$16 million by Transports Publics Genevois (TPG), Geneva’s public transport operator, and Swiss bus manufacturer HESS.
Singapore: The global distributed control systems (DCS) market is estimated to reach US$19.8 billion by 2018 and demonstrate a CAGR of 3.9 percent during the forecast period from 2012 to 2018, according to analyst firm Transparency Market Research.
Singapore: ABB recently won an order from Singapore-based Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) to supply a Symphony Plus total plant automation system for one of the largest combined cycle power plants in Myanmar, located in the Myingyan district of the Mandalay division in central Myanmar.
Gas leak detection has undergone several developments to arrive at what it is today. The importance of gas leak detection will be discussed together with the latest development in this field.