McConnell Dowell to construct North East Gas Interconnector
19 November, 2015The Northern Territory government has announced that Jemena has been selected to build and operate the North East Gas Interconnector (NEGI), connecting the Territory’s vast gas fields to the east coast gas market.
Honeywell technology to drive Iraq's most advanced refinery
16 November, 2015Honeywell has announced that it will provide industry-leading process technology and advanced automation controls to Iraq's Karbala refinery, now under construction in Karbala Province, about 120 km south of Baghdad.
Disruptive technology is coming to the process control industry
05 November, 2015 by Greg GarrihyIn the past we have seen a variety of innovations that have become disruptive technologies. What's changed is that we have a new name for it, and it occurs at a much faster pace today.
ABB delivers microgrid power for remote WA towns
03 November, 2015Remote locations such as Marble Bar and Nullagine in Western Australia would typically rely solely on diesel fuel for their power, but now a microgrid solution from ABB is enabling multiple energy sources and minimising diesel fuel generation.
New IChemE membership offer advances process safety
26 October, 2015The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has launched a new membership grade in response to growing demand for the recognition of process safety specialists.
Toyota to close its Australian tech centre
23 October, 2015Toyota has announced its research and development centre in Melbourne will close by June 2016 with the loss of more than 100 highly skilled engineering jobs.
Emerson launches Project Certainty to improve capital project execution
19 October, 2015Addressing growing industry demand for transformational improvements in capital project execution, Emerson has launched Project Certainty, a technology and engineering-based approach for improved capital efficiency and more reliable project schedules.
Schneider Electric elected to IIC steering committee
06 October, 2015Schneider Electric has been elected to the steering committee of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC).
Gold mine eliminates processing emissions
02 October, 2015Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia's largest gold producers, recently commissioned a new Metso carbon regeneration kiln as part of its $98 million Emissions Reduction Project, which has eliminated sulfur dioxide and significantly reduced mercury emissions from its Gidji and Fimiston Processing Facilities.
ADLINK Technology celebrates 20 years
17 September, 2015Over the past 20 years, ADLINK has evolved from a test and measurement instrument supplier to offering robust, reliable solutions in industrial automation, health care, defence, transportation, communications and infotainment.
Viva Energy Australia advances process safety
07 September, 2015Refinery operator Viva Energy Australia is the latest organisation to join the Institution of Chemical Engineers Safety Centre (ISC). Viva Energy has signed on as an ISC operating partner and is expected to share its safety expertise to benefit process industries globally.
Information, mobility and visibility: the value proposition for the IoT in manufacturing
04 September, 2015 by Stephen Broadbent, Country Manager New Zealand, Rockwell AutomationThe IoT enables companies to establish an information-enabled business, linking consumer information, distribution, manufacturing and supply chain — allowing manufacturers to become flexible and competitive on a global scale.
SpeedCast selected by Interoil to deliver satellite services in PNG
28 August, 2015SpeedCast International Limited has announced that it has been awarded a multiyear, multimillion-dollar contract for delivery of satellite communications and network services by InterOil Corporation in Papua New Guinea.
SpeedCast announces landmark energy deal
24 August, 2015SpeedCast International Limited has announced that it has been awarded one of its largest ever satellite service agreements in the energy sector, with a multiyear, multimillion-dollar contract covering services in over 20 countries for both onshore and offshore oil and gas in Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Australian F&B company to enter India
21 August, 2015Australia's Flavor and Life Food and Beverages (FAL), maker of the Coco Joy, Juiced Up and Aqua Hero beverages, has announced it would set up its first Indian factory within three years, which will serve several countries.
