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The wireless steam trap monitoring device. (Image source: Yokogawa)
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched a new ATEX-compliant wireless steam trap monitoring device for steam trap status monitoring in steam piping equipment
Developed with thermal utility engineering firm Armstrong International, the new product is part of Yokogawa's Sushi Sensor range in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family.
Steam traps are installed on steam distribution pipes, heat exchangers, humidifiers, sterilisers, tracers, and other equipment to remove condensate and ensure efficient heat transfer. Losses from failures in steam traps can reach tens of thousands to millions of US dollars annually. Currently, in most instances, workers are responsible for inspecting and monitoring steam traps wherever they have been installed. While the installation of an automatic monitoring system is an effective way to reduce this inspection workload, the cost of installing such systems has been cost prohibitive. In addition, there is the need to monitor not only the status of steam traps, but also a wide range of related equipment.
By facilitating the timely detection of failures in steam traps, the new product can significantly reduce energy loss. When used in combination with the other wireless pressure sensors, wireless temperature sensors, and wireless vibration sensors in the Sushi Sensor lineup, this device enables the monitoring of a wide range of equipment. Features include:
1. Automatic detection of steam trap status
This device utilises a high-quality temperature sensor and an acoustic sensor to detect the status of steam traps. It can be used in environments with a maximum steam temperature of 440°C.
2. Lower wireless network construction costs
The use of long-range wireless LoRaWAN communication gives this device the ability to communicate at distances of up to around 1km, enabling the monitoring of equipment over a wide area. These monitoring devices can thus be easily installed wherever steam traps are located, and can be connected to a single gateway, thereby holding down network construction costs.
3. Better consistency in inspection quality and less time spent on on-site inspections
The use of Yokogawa’s on-premise GA10 data logging software or other similar cloud-based software will enable the centralised monitoring of steam traps and other equipment wherever they are installed around a plant. Not only will this make for greater consistency in inspection quality, it will mean that on-site inspections do not need to be carried out as frequently.
Hiroshi Tanoguchi, a Yokogawa Electric vice president and executive officer, and head of the Yokogawa Products Headquarters, said, “With this release, we have enriched the Sushi Sensor family of solutions and made it possible to construct networks efficiently and at a lower cost. In the future, we intend to provide this as an energy monitoring solution. Based on steam trap status, this will enable the calculation of projected energy losses in monetary terms and facilitate the creation of maintenance plans, with the priority on high-risk equipment. Through the provision of such highly convenient solutions, Yokogawa is helping its customers reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases and hit their ESG management targets.”
This new product is available in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. It will be later released in the USA, Europe, and India in compliance with IECEx, FM, and other explosion-protected standards.
The webinar will discuss how AI surveillance applications can enhance operational efficiency and improve standards in onshore and offshore operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
How can AI surveillance applications enhance operational efficiency and improve standards in onshore and offshore operations?
This will be the focus of an exclusive live webinar hosted by Oil Review Middle East, in association with industry leaders Convergint and Axis Communications on ‘Enhancing oil and gas operations with advanced video analytics’, taking place on Wednesday 9 October at 11am (KSA time).
At this webinar, Saif Al-Shahrani, KSA country director, Convergint, and Andrea Monteleone, segment development manager, Critical Infrastructure – EMEA at Axis Communications will explore the transformative impacting of adopting cutting-edge AI-driven video analytics and surveillance technologies on onshore and offshore operations.
Challenges and solutions
Our experts will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of the oil and gas sector, discussing the unique challenges faced by both system integrators and manufacturers. They will unveil the latest cutting-edge surveillance solutions for mitigating these challenges, and delve into how AI surveillance applications are enhancing operational efficiency, improving safety standards, and providing real-time insights crucial for decision-making in this high-stakes industry.
Additionally, the webinar will cover the importance of choosing the right types of cameras and aligning them with video analytics to meet specific operational objectives. It will also explore how to integrate these technologies into a centralised, multi-layered system that maximises the benefits of video analytics, all while ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. The second in a webinar series addressing AI video analytics transformative applications for oil and gas operations, this webinar follows a highly successful and engaging earlier event on advanced surveillance for oil and gas remote facilities, attended by more than 175 people, including senior representatives of the region's leading oil and gas companies.
Whether you are involved in operations, safety or security, don’t miss this opportunity to access expert insights to help you enhance safety and improve your operations with the latest advances in surveillance technology.
You can register for this free of charge webinar at https://alaincharlestraining.com/webinar2/convergint-webinar
The joint venture will leverage innovations in AI, smart drilling design, completions engineering and production solutions to accelerate the UAE’s unconventional oil and gas well programme. (Image source: SLB)
SLB, ADNOC Drilling Company and Patterson-UTI are joining forces to create a new joint venture, Turnwell Industries LLC OPC, which will leverage innovations in AI, smart drilling design, completions engineering and production solutions to accelerate the UAE’s unconventional oil and gas programme
This follows the successful and efficient delivery of the first wells in the campaign.
SLB will provide integrated drilling, stimulation and completion services, as well as project management, digital capabilities and subsurface support as part of the venture. ADNOC Drilling, through its wholly owned subsidiary ADH RSC LTD, will hold a 55% majority equity stake, SLB a 30% equity stake and Patterson-UTI the remaining 15% equity stake.
Turnwell was established to be the unconventionals drilling arm of ADNOC Drilling and execute a US$1.7bn contract, awarded to ADNOC Drilling, to provide drilling and associated services to deliver 144 unconventional oil and gas wells. Following Turnwell’s efficient and successful start-up and operational delivery, ADNOC has accelerated the campaign’s completion timeline. The economic impact of the acceleration will benefit ADNOC Drilling’s 2025 earnings as well as its long-term growth through the potential acceleration of phase two with thousands of wells.
Deploying innovative technologies
"We are proud to join forces with ADNOC Drilling in this strategic partnership that demonstrates SLB’s leading position in the region deploying innovative digital, drilling and completion technologies in developing unconventional energy resources,” said Tarek Rizk, SLB’s president for the Middle East and North Africa region. “UAE’s unconventional energy assets hold a promising future, and we are very much looking forward to elevating their performance in a safe and sustainable way.”
“Today marks a defining moment for Turnwell and our key partners SLB, and Patterson-UTI. The acceleration of the well programme is a testament to the innovation, collaboration and pursuit of excellence that will define our joint venture,” said Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, chief executive officer, ADNOC Drilling. “Turnwell will not only unlock the immense potential of the UAE's world-class unconventional energy resources but will also set new benchmarks for the global energy industry. We are proud to lead the way in responsibly shaping the future of energy, both in the UAE and beyond."
To achieve this accelerated timeline, Turnwell has adopted batch drilling, which improves efficiency and reduces costs. The involvement of Gordon Technologies, a provider of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) technology and an Enersol company, is also set to enhance efficiency. MWD technology reduces drilling time, improves well-bore quality, and increases overall drilling efficiency.
Abu Dhabi holds an estimated 220bn barrels of unconventional oil and 460 TCF of unconventional gas in place.
ZSW and Ecoclean employees jointly celebrated the commissioning of the first EcoLyzer. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)
The Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoffforschung Baden-Württemberg (Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) and Ecoclean GmbH have brought the first production-ready EcoLyzer electrolyser into operation for green hydrogen production
The P200, which consists of two modular units and has an output of one megawatt, for the production of around 200 Nm³/h of hydrogen, is based on a modular system concept that the partners developed together as part of the "EcoLyzer BW" joint project, the aim of which was to develop an internationally competitive electrolysis system for the series production of green hydrogen. The modular concept enables the cost-efficient construction of plants with a system output of 1 to 20 MW close to the energy source.
"We had our first contact with the ZSW and hydrogen around three years ago and today we are producing the first green hydrogen with the P200," said Manfred Hermanns, director Sales & Customer Services at Ecoclean GmbH. "The collaboration with the ZSW helped us enormously to develop a product ready for series production and put it into operation in such a short time."
After the remaining test phase of the EcoLyzer, it will be delivered to the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen, where it will produce green hydrogen for the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (TME).
Efficient hydrogen production
Technologically, the EcoLyzers are based on a system technology for alkaline pressure electrolysis developed and optimised by ZSW over the last 10 years. In contrast to other electrolysis processes, this technology for efficient hydrogen production does not require any resource-critical raw materials such as precious metals and rare earths. In addition, it can be easily scaled up to higher performance classes and is characterised by low-maintenance operation.
Parallel to the development of the electrolysis system, the machine and plant manufacturer has built up production capacities for the series production of electrolysers, which are already available on the market. In the first stage, production is designed for an output of 200 MW per year and can easily be doubled depending on market developments. The modular design enables cost-effective production of the electrolysers with comparatively short delivery times. They can be easily adapted to different applications in the areas of mobility, industry, energy and neighbourhood supply for on-site hydrogen production.
Hilko den Hollander and Stefan Kranz, global energy industry managers, KROHNE. (Image source: KROHNE)
In an exclusive article for Oil Review Middle East, Hilko den Hollander and Stefan Kranz, global energy industry managers, KROHNE, discuss the vital role of measurement technology in hydrogen custody transfer
Hydrogen is gaining traction as a versatile energy carrier that can help to decarbonise industries ranging from chemicals to heavy industry. Its applications are diverse, from powering fuel cells to being used as a feedstock in chemical processes. However, the successful integration of hydrogen into the global energy infrastructure hinges on critical aspects, such as precise and reliable measurement technology. From ensuring accurate custody transfer to complying with international standards and avoiding carbon emission penalties, measurement technology is one of the linchpins that holds the hydrogen economy together.
Custody transfer is a vital phase in the supply chain of any energy commodity, involving the precise measurement of the quantity and quality of the commodity being transferred. For traditional hydrocarbons, well-established technologies and standards exist to facilitate this process. However, the introduction of hydrogen and other low-carbon energy carriers necessitates new approaches. Hydrogen's unique properties, including its low density, high diffusivity, and potential for material embrittlement, present significant challenges in production, transportation, and storage. Addressing these challenges requires advanced measurement technologies that can ensure the accuracy and reliability of hydrogen handling, particularly during custody transfer—the point at which ownership of the energy commodity changes hands.
Accurate measurement essential
Accurate measurement during custody transfer is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures that both the buyer and the seller are protected in the transaction, with the correct amount of hydrogen being accounted for. Secondly, accurate measurement is crucial for regulatory compliance, particularly in light of global standards and legislation that govern the hydrogen economy.
Beyond the economic implications, accurate measurement is also critical for ensuring safety in hydrogen custody transfer. The hazardous nature of hydrogen necessitates the use of advanced measurement systems that are not only precise but also equipped with diagnostic and monitoring features to detect potential issues before they escalate. Adherence to global regulations governing the handling and transportation of hydrogen is essential for avoiding legal liabilities and ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of hydrogen.
As the hydrogen economy continues to develop, the role of measurement technology will become increasingly important. The industry is moving towards greater digitalisation and automation, with advanced sensors and data analytics playing a key role in optimising custody transfer operations. Future developments in measurement technology are likely to focus on enhancing accuracy, reliability, and integration with digital platforms for real-time data analysis.
Moreover, as hydrogen production and distribution networks expand globally, there will be a growing need for standardised and scalable measurement solutions.
Companies like KROHNE are developing the advanced technologies needed to address these challenges, providing measurement solutions that are both accurate and compliant with international standards.
By adhering to global standards and leveraging advanced measurement tools, the energy sector can support the safe, efficient, and sustainable transfer of hydrogen, paving the way for a cleaner and more secure energy future.
The full article is published in the latest issue of Oil Review Middle East.
Octiv Auto Frac enables the fully autonomous execution of fracture design. (Image source: Halliburton)
Halliburton has launched the Octiv Auto Frac service, the latest addition to the Octiv Intelligent Fracturing Platform, which enables the fully autonomous execution of fracture design
As core acreage diminishes and fracture operations grow more complex, real-time insight over what is taking place down hole and at the surface has never been more important. The Octiv platform is an intelligent fracturing ecosystem that uses intelligent automation to optimise fracture operations, digitising and automating workflows, information, and equipment across all aspects of fracture operations.
Execution variability is ever-present during fracturing operations. Even when completion designs are planned to be constant, execution decisions are made frequently on every job site. This can lead to inconsistent fracture execution and inefficient operations. The Octiv Auto Frac service improves operational consistency, enhances completion performance and gives customers autonomous control of their frac fleet. It automates thousands of decisions while pumping, based on customer job designs and pre-job control inputs, with constant response to dynamic stimulation conditions.
“The addition of Auto Frac to our existing Octiv platform enables customers to have fully autonomous execution of a frac job,” said Jeff Miller, Halliburton chairman, president and CEO.
“Combined with the ZEUS platform and the Sensori service, we provide consistency and remove variability from job execution to lower the total cost of ownership for customers. Halliburton’s frac automation technologies are the cornerstone of how we deliver well pad results with unmatched precision and efficiency. As our customers execute completions with ever-increasing size and intensity, Auto Frac provides better control and consistent completion execution.”
The SLB digital sustainability platform will enable industrial companies to more easily measure, report and verify their emissions. (Image source: SLB)
SLB and Aramco have signed an agreement to co-develop, commercialise and utilise digital solutions to help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in industrial sectors
These solutions will be integrated within SLB’s digital sustainability platform, building on the collaboration announced in 2022. They include Aramco’s in-house Combined Heat Power (CHP) optimisation solution that could potentially improve energy efficiency, and Flare Monitoring System (FMS) solution to mitigate field emissions, as well as a new co-developed decarbonisation planning solution for the forecasting of emissions, and simulating scenarios that aims to determine optimal GHG emissions mitigation pathways. These solutions are expected to leverage SLB’s digital sustainability platform’s security, data management, analytical, and AI capabilities for access at global scale.
Effective emissions tracking
The SLB digital sustainability platform will enable industrial companies to more easily measure, report and verify their emissions in the drive to net zero, not only assisting customers in ensuring compliance but also enabling them to implement more strategic decarbonisation actions, such as enhancing energy efficiency, reducing methane emissions and advancing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) initiatives.
“Data is essential to support increasing calls for emissions transparency, and taking decisive actions on decarbonisation investments,” said Rakesh Jaggi, president of Digital and Integration, SLB. “The digital sustainability platform provides the means to leverage data at scale to drive emission reduction outcomes. We aim to expand the SLB suite of solutions with Aramco’s innovative technologies.”
“For several years, Aramco has been working towards mitigating GHG emissions from its operations with its own internally developed technologies,” said Walid A. Al Naeem, Aramco Engineering VP & chief engineer. “This agreement marks another milestone in our partnership with SLB, to bring our innovation and expertise to the global energy and industrial market.”
New research from Rystad Energy highlights the potential of electrification in reducing emissions in the upstream oil and gas industry
Converting upstream oil and gas production facilities to run on electricity powered by renewables or natural gas that would otherwise be flared could cut more than 80% of associated emissions, according to Rystad Energy.
The energy consultancy notes the success of Norway in reducing emissions from rigs and other assets by 86% through electrification, with plans to cut emissions from the continental shelf by 70% by 2040, thanks to its abundant renewable energy resources.
Other producing countries may face logistical barriers when converting assets, including significant distances from the mainland, a lack of power grid infrastructure and limited renewable power capacity.
The role of premium energy basins
‘Premium energy basins’ (PEB) – a term coined by Rystad Energy to describe oil and gas basins with ample hydrocarbon reserves and the potential to incorporate environmentally friendly practices – could play a major role in reducing upstream emissions, with the Middle East home to the top two PEBs. If PEB assets electrify and reduce emissions by 50%, a total of 5.5 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide (Gt of CO2) would be avoided by 2050. The 28 PEBs identified in the report offer estimated total emission savings of about 1.3 billion tonnes of CO2 between 2025 and 2030. The top 10 PEBs (by emissions savings) alone account for over 80% of these savings with the Middle Eastern Rub al Khali (370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent [CO2e]) and Central Arabian (251 million tonnes of CO2e) leading the rankings. Electrification in these predominantly onshore basins, if adopted more widely, would largely be driven by drawing power from a clean onshore grid.
Electrification requires careful planning, including the selection of optimal technologies, assessment of total costs and strategies to ensure a continuous energy supply, particularly in remote locations with limited grid access.
Economic and financial viability must also be prioritised. A proactive approach to electrification can enhance operational efficiency and open new revenue streams through the sale of excess renewable energy.
“As the world confronts the pressing issue of climate change, the oil and gas industry is under increasing pressure to minimise its carbon footprint and align its practices with global sustainability objectives. Where it’s possible and economically viable, electrification has great potential to lower the industry's emissions while maintaining production output,” said Palzor Shenga, vice president of upstream research with Rystad Energy.
Reducing flaring could also be an effective way of reducing upstream emissions for both electrified assets and assets with limited electrification potential, Rystad notes. Around 140bn cubic metres per annum of gas has been flared globally in the last 10 years, equivalent to around 290mn tonnes of CO2e emissions annually, mainly accounted for by major producers in North America, the Middle East and Africa.
The ClearTrac tractor. (Image source: Halliburton)
Halliburton has launched the Clear portfolio of electromechanical well intervention technologies and services
This portfolio addresses challenges related to high-angle deployment and includes surface readout telemetry for communication and precise control to deliver differentiated performance. It includes the ClearTrac wireline tractor and ClearCut non-dangerous goods electromechanical pipe cutters. ClearShift high-expansion shifters will also soon be introduced to open and close downhole valves that include barrier isolation devices.
The ClearTrac wireline tractor is an advanced wireline conveyance technology for highly deviated or horizontal wells that require cased-hole logging diagnostics, perforating, and powered mechanical intervention services. It uses an innovative electromechanical drive and real-time telemetry for communication and precise control to deliver unmatched performance compared to pipe-conveyed solutions. ClearTrac wireline tractor achieves speeds from 5 to 125 ft per minute and carries payloads up to 1,000 lbs. with a single-drive section. It provides an economical conveyance solution that acquires data in up-and-down passes. This increases efficiency and reduces the potential for HSE incidents.
The ClearCut service portfolio offers a family of pipe severing tools for a machine shop quality cut without dangerous goods from 2⅜ to 9⅝ in. ClearCut can be deployed on eline or RELAY Digital Slickline and navigate through small restrictions. It cuts outer tubing encapsulated cables in intelligent completions.
With the elimination of explosives and chemicals, ClearCut service provides a safer alternative for complex wireline interventions.
“Our Clear suite of services delivers integrated formation evaluation and intervention solutions to improve production,” said Chris Tevis, vice president of Wireline and Perforating. “Today's launch of our power mechanical services will enable our customers to intervene in their completions in a more reliable, precise and powerful way.”
More than 184,000 visitors and 2,200 visitors will be present at ADIPEC this year. (Image source: dmg events)
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Onshore Middle East is the cheapest source of new production, with an average breakeven price of just US$27 per barrel. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Onshore Middle East is the cheapest source of new oil production, as the cost of developing new upstream oil projects continues to rise, according to new research from Rystad Energy
According to Rystad Energy, the average breakeven cost of a non-OPEC oil project grew to US$47 per barrel of Brent crude, a 5% increase in the last year alone, thanks to inflationary pressure and supply chain issues. Offshore deepwater and tight oil projects remain the most economical new supply sources, with oil sands still the most expensive.
The report found that onshore Middle East is the cheapest source of new production, with an average breakeven price of just US$27 per barrel. This segment also boasts one of the most significant resource potentials. Offshore shelf is the next cheapest (US$37 per barrel), followed by offshore deepwater (US$43) and North American shale (US$45). Conversely, oil sands production breakevens average US$57 per barrel, but can go as high as around US$75.
Cost pressures
"Rising breakeven prices reflect the increasing cost pressures on the upstream industry. This challenges the economic feasibility of some new projects, but certain segments, including offshore and tight oil, continue to offer competitive costs, ensuring supply can still be brought online to meet future demand. Managing these cost increases will be critical to sustaining long-term production growth,” said Espen Erlingsen, head of Upstream Research at Rystad Energy.
As well as breakevens, average payback for new projects, internal rate of return (IRR) and carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity are vital metrics for evaluating new oil development economics. The tight oil sector’s payback time is just two years, assuming an average oil price of US$70 per barrel, illustrating how quickly operators are recovering their investments. Payback time is closer to 10 years or more for the other supply segments. Tight oil also leads the pack in terms of IRR, with an estimated IRR of around 35% in the same average oil price scenario. Conversely, oil sands, the most expensive supply source, has the lowest IRR of approximately 12%.
Over the last three years, the average CO2 intensity for tight oil has been 14 kilograms per barrel of oil equivalent (kg per boe), while deepwater has a slightly higher average CO2 intensity of 15 kg per boe. The oil sands sector again falls behind the other segments, with the highest future estimated emissions at around 70 kg per boe.
Onshore Block 2 is Petronas Abu Dhabi's third exploration concession. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Premium energy basins hold the potential for upstream players to decarbonise while continuing to meet oil and gas demand. (Image source: Rystad Energy)
John Morgan and Marc Gerrard, RenQuip directors launching the company's groundbreaking flange spreading technology. (Image source: Renquip)
RenQuip, a manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, is expanding globally, and is set to reinforce its position in the Middle East following a significant contract win
Founded in 2021, RenQuip outperformed its revenue projections by 20% in 2022, and tripled its revenue in 2023. As of 2024, the company has doubled its workforce to 14 dedicated team members and is on track to achieve a further 25% growth over the previous year.
A key driver of this success has been RenQuip’s robust expansion strategy, particularly its focus on the US market, where it has added 20 new distributors and resellers in 2024.
RenQuip’s strategic expansion into the Middle East has already resulted in a significant order secured from a major operator in Saudi Arabia. Looking ahead, the company is set to continue its growth trajectory in the Middle East while also expanding into new markets in Asia and Central Europe. To facilitate this continued expansion, RenQuip is launching a comprehensive new product catalogue, producing a series of application videos, and introducing an array of innovative new products designed to meet the evolving needs of its global customer base.
Marc Gerrard, managing director of RenQuip, said, “Our growth in 2024 is a testament to our strategic vision, commitment to quality, and the strength of our team. As we continue to expand globally, our focus remains on exceeding our clients’ expectations through continuous innovation and dedication to excellence in all aspects of our business.”
RenQuip plans to further strengthen its global presence and solidify its position as a leader in the hydraulic and mechanical equipment industry.
Oil prices could surge to more than US$100/bbl if the crisis escalates further. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The launch of the new facility. (Image source: Emerson)
The new process will improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. (Image source: Honeywell)
Honeywell has launched a new process to improve the efficiency and sustainability of light olefin production
The naphtha to ethane and propane (NEP) technology generates a tunable amount of ethane and propane from naphtha and/or LPG feedstocks, generating more high-value ethylene and propylene with reduced production of lower-value by-products compared to a traditional mixed-feed steam cracking unit and resulting in net cash margin increases. An NEP-based olefins complex also reduces CO2 intensity per metric ton of light olefins produced by 5 to 50% versus a traditional mixed-feed steam cracker.
More efficient production
“The petrochemical industry faces strong competition and challenges in obtaining raw materials globally,” said Matt Spalding, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions in MENA. “Our technology helps to enable more efficient production of ethylene and propylene, two chemicals which are in high demand, while also helping our customers lower their carbon emissions.”
The new solution is a part of Honeywell’s Integrated Olefin Suite technology portfolio to enhance the production of light olefins.
The programme will optimise asset lifecycle, enhance machinery performance and improve overall reliability. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
TotalEnergies will support the refinery with its global oil and feedstock supply capacity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The wireless steam trap monitoring device. (Image source: Yokogawa)
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched a new ATEX-compliant wireless steam trap monitoring device for steam trap status monitoring in steam piping equipment
Developed with thermal utility engineering firm Armstrong International, the new product is part of Yokogawa's Sushi Sensor range in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family.
Steam traps are installed on steam distribution pipes, heat exchangers, humidifiers, sterilisers, tracers, and other equipment to remove condensate and ensure efficient heat transfer. Losses from failures in steam traps can reach tens of thousands to millions of US dollars annually. Currently, in most instances, workers are responsible for inspecting and monitoring steam traps wherever they have been installed. While the installation of an automatic monitoring system is an effective way to reduce this inspection workload, the cost of installing such systems has been cost prohibitive. In addition, there is the need to monitor not only the status of steam traps, but also a wide range of related equipment.
By facilitating the timely detection of failures in steam traps, the new product can significantly reduce energy loss. When used in combination with the other wireless pressure sensors, wireless temperature sensors, and wireless vibration sensors in the Sushi Sensor lineup, this device enables the monitoring of a wide range of equipment. Features include:
1. Automatic detection of steam trap status
This device utilises a high-quality temperature sensor and an acoustic sensor to detect the status of steam traps. It can be used in environments with a maximum steam temperature of 440°C.
2. Lower wireless network construction costs
The use of long-range wireless LoRaWAN communication gives this device the ability to communicate at distances of up to around 1km, enabling the monitoring of equipment over a wide area. These monitoring devices can thus be easily installed wherever steam traps are located, and can be connected to a single gateway, thereby holding down network construction costs.
3. Better consistency in inspection quality and less time spent on on-site inspections
The use of Yokogawa’s on-premise GA10 data logging software or other similar cloud-based software will enable the centralised monitoring of steam traps and other equipment wherever they are installed around a plant. Not only will this make for greater consistency in inspection quality, it will mean that on-site inspections do not need to be carried out as frequently.
Hiroshi Tanoguchi, a Yokogawa Electric vice president and executive officer, and head of the Yokogawa Products Headquarters, said, “With this release, we have enriched the Sushi Sensor family of solutions and made it possible to construct networks efficiently and at a lower cost. In the future, we intend to provide this as an energy monitoring solution. Based on steam trap status, this will enable the calculation of projected energy losses in monetary terms and facilitate the creation of maintenance plans, with the priority on high-risk equipment. Through the provision of such highly convenient solutions, Yokogawa is helping its customers reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases and hit their ESG management targets.”
This new product is available in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. It will be later released in the USA, Europe, and India in compliance with IECEx, FM, and other explosion-protected standards.
Octiv Auto Frac enables the fully autonomous execution of fracture design. (Image source: Halliburton)
The ClearTrac tractor. (Image source: Halliburton)
The webinar will discuss how AI surveillance applications can enhance operational efficiency and improve standards in onshore and offshore operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
How can AI surveillance applications enhance operational efficiency and improve standards in onshore and offshore operations?
This will be the focus of an exclusive live webinar hosted by Oil Review Middle East, in association with industry leaders Convergint and Axis Communications on ‘Enhancing oil and gas operations with advanced video analytics’, taking place on Wednesday 9 October at 11am (KSA time).
At this webinar, Saif Al-Shahrani, KSA country director, Convergint, and Andrea Monteleone, segment development manager, Critical Infrastructure – EMEA at Axis Communications will explore the transformative impacting of adopting cutting-edge AI-driven video analytics and surveillance technologies on onshore and offshore operations.
Challenges and solutions
Our experts will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of the oil and gas sector, discussing the unique challenges faced by both system integrators and manufacturers. They will unveil the latest cutting-edge surveillance solutions for mitigating these challenges, and delve into how AI surveillance applications are enhancing operational efficiency, improving safety standards, and providing real-time insights crucial for decision-making in this high-stakes industry.
Additionally, the webinar will cover the importance of choosing the right types of cameras and aligning them with video analytics to meet specific operational objectives. It will also explore how to integrate these technologies into a centralised, multi-layered system that maximises the benefits of video analytics, all while ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. The second in a webinar series addressing AI video analytics transformative applications for oil and gas operations, this webinar follows a highly successful and engaging earlier event on advanced surveillance for oil and gas remote facilities, attended by more than 175 people, including senior representatives of the region's leading oil and gas companies.
Whether you are involved in operations, safety or security, don’t miss this opportunity to access expert insights to help you enhance safety and improve your operations with the latest advances in surveillance technology.
You can register for this free of charge webinar at https://alaincharlestraining.com/webinar2/convergint-webinar
The webinar discussed how leveraging data can drive operational excellence in both projects and operations phases. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Further support is needed to get low-carbon hydrogen projects off the ground. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
A new report from the IEA finds that investment and projects in low-emissions hydrogen are growing, but it still accounts for less than 1% of total hydrogen production.
The IEA’s annual Global Hydrogen Review 2024 finds that the momentum for low-emissions hydrogen is growing, as illustrated by a wave of new projects, despite challenges due to regulatory uncertainties, persistent cost pressures and a lack of incentives to accelerate demand from potential consumers. The number of projects that have reached final investment decision has doubled in the past 12 months, which would increase today’s global production of low-emissions hydrogen fivefold by 2030. The total electrolyser capacity that has reached final investment decision now stands at 20 gigawatts (GW) globally. Global electrolyser manufacturing capacity doubled in 2023, with China accounting for 60% of this.
If all announced projects are realised worldwide, total production could reach almost 50 million tonnes a year by the end of this decade. However, this would require the hydrogen sector to grow at an unprecedented compound annual growth rate of over 90% between now and 2030.
Lack of clarity on government support, along with uncertainly around demand and regulatory frameworks means that installed capacity for electrolysers and low-emissions hydrogen volumes remain low, with most potential production still in planning or early-stage development, with some larger projects facing delays or cancellations due to these barriers along with permitting challenges or operational issues.
“The growth in new projects suggests strong investor interest in developing low-emissions hydrogen production, which could play a critical role in reducing emissions from industrial sectors such as steel, refining and chemicals,” said IEA executive director Fatih Birol. “But for these projects to be a success, low-emissions hydrogen producers need buyers. Policymakers and developers must look carefully at the tools for supporting demand creation while also reducing costs and ensuring clear regulations are in place that will support further investment in the sector.”
The report highlights a gap between government goals for production and demand, as well as technology and production cost pressures, with progress in electrolysers in particular stalling due to higher prices and tight supply chains. A continuation of cost reductions relies on technology development, as well as optimising deployment processes and moving to mass manufacturing to achieve economies of scale.
Unabated fossil fuels continue to dominate
Despite the growth in momentum, the report points out that low-emissions hydrogen accounted for less than 1% of total hydrogen production in 2023. Producing renewable hydrogen today is generally one-and-a-half to six times more costly than unabated fossil-based production, the IEA notes. It forecasts that hydrogen production is likely to continue to be largely dependent on unabated fossil fuels this year, with unabated natural gas accounting for around two-thirds of total production. The Middle East is a key player, producing 20% of all hydrogen from unabated natural gas.
China leads in terms of production, accounting for almost 30% of the global total, followed by the USA and Middle East with 14% each, and India with 9%. Total hydrogen production reached 97Mt in 2023, and could approach 100Mt by the end of 2024.
Industrial hubs – where low-emissions hydrogen could replace the existing large demand for hydrogen that is currently met by production from unabated fossil fuels – remain an important untapped opportunity by governments to stimulate demand, the IEA says.
The Middle East saw stronger growth in hydrogen demand than other regions (more than 6% growth year-on-year, due to an increase in demand in refining and methanol production). The region accounted for 14% of hydrogen use in 2023. The Middle East was the second largest consumer of hydrogen in industrial applications after China, with 4% growth, mainly driven by methanol production.
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