Process control and automation technology to feature at AOG 2016
06 November, 2015The world's leading oil and gas industry process control specialists are coming together in Perth next year for the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG).
Disruptive technology is coming to the process control industry
05 November, 2015 by Greg Garrihy | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)In 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, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdRemote 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.
Schneider Electric's Brian Morris announced as chairman of EUAA
30 October, 2015The EUAA plays a large role in advocating for Australia's energy users in the industrial, resources and commercial sector, by working with all stakeholders from government, networks, generation and energy retail to drive reliable, secure and cost-effective energy.
Oil and gas executives reveal future industry challenges
30 October, 2015A new report has revealed that while the current environment is creating opportunities for innovation, almost half of oil and gas executives admit they have fallen short of their innovation goals.
Positioning systems improve airport logistics
28 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and AutomationAn airport apron bustles with traffic — the tow tractors, tankers and buses moving busily around a jet run the risk of colliding. An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations in the future — and available airport capacity will be utilised better.
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW business
27 October, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonAcquisition adds monitoring capabilities for critical electrical power transmission and distribution equipment.
Update on Prelude FLNG to feature at AOG 2016 Conference
27 October, 2015Major updates on the groundbreaking Prelude FLNG project will again be a keen topic of discussion when the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) 2016 is staged in Perth next February.
New IChemE membership offer advances process safety
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersThe 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, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonAddressing 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.
ATS acquires Integrated Automation
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Integrated AutomationNetherlands-based automation company ATS has announced that it has acquired Integrated Automation Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne, Australia. Integrated Automation specialises in system integration, control, industrial automation and related services for manufacturers.
ABB celebrates 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Perth
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB hosted an event at its Malaga factory on 13 October to celebrate the significant milestone of 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia.
Rittal appoints new MD for ANZ
12 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty Ltd
Rittal has appointed Michael Mallia as the new managing director for its Australia and New Zealand business.
Process safety competence matters
09 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersThe director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Safety Centre (ISC), Trish Kerin, has won the Engineers Australia John A Brodie Medal for her paper featuring a new process safety competency.
