Emmanuel Guilhamon, EMEA Process Industries manager at Rockwell Automation, speaks to Oil Review Middle East about how process automation can enable a sustainable future, and the shift to autonomous operations
Technology
ABB launches comprehensive asset performance management platform
ABB has launched ABB Ability SmartMaster, a comprehensive asset performance management platform for verification and condition monitoring of instrumentation and field devices in the water, wastewater, chemical, oil & gas, and other industries
Emerson launches high-flow solenoid valve

The design features a balanced poppet construction that permits high flows at minimum power levels. (Image source: Emerson)
Emerson has introduced the new ASCO Series 327C solenoid valve, which features a direct-acting, high-flow design that provides superior flow-to-power ratio compared to similar valves
Baker Hughes launches PythonPipe RTP portfolio

PythonPipe offers up to 60% reduction in installation time and at one-fifth the cost of comparative steel installation. (Image source: Baker Hughes)
Baker Hughes has released its new PythonPipe portfolio, the latest in reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP) technology
IMI and ARO Drilling introduce locally made offshore jack-up rig
International Maritime Industries (IMI), the largest shipyard in the MENA region, and ARO Drilling, a prominent player in the offshore drilling sector and a joint venture between Aramco and Valaris, have announced the delivery and naming ceremony for their first jack up rig, Kingdom-1