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  • Saipem, Curtiss-Wright Advance Tech Set to Extend Lifecyle of Subsea Fields

    Saipem and Curtiss-Wright Corporation have reached a new milestone for the subsea applications industry, having completed the qualification process of an all-electric seabed barrier fluid-less pump. Developed based on proprietary solutions inherited from the nuclear sector, the technology will enable the subsea injection of treated sea water into a reservoir, thus extending the lifecycle of…


  • Grid interrupted: Differential relay communications in smart grid

    Image used courtesy of Nokia In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage. Differential protection relays are poised to make this dream a reality. These days, everyone wants more electricity from the grid. Industries are switching from fossil fuels to electricity to power…


  • Sunrun debuts the first US vehicle-to-home power plant

    An F-150 plugged into the Ford Charge Station Pro (courtesy: Ford) Participants in BGE territory will power their homes with their F-150 Lightning trucks during peak demand to support Maryland’s grid in the US. Three Sunrun subscribers are taking the plunge as part of the first bidirectional EV power plant pilot programme in the United…


  • Apollo Wraps Up Trials of Quick Connector for Floating Offshore Renewables

    Jul 29, 2024 (Credit: Apollo) (Credit: Apollo) Engineering company Apollo has completed the offshore trials for its PALM Quick Connection System (QCS), designed to streamline the efficient hook-up and disconnection of cables or moorings for floating offshore renewable energy devices. The trials, which took place from the end of March to the end of May…


  • IoT in retail industry includes analysis of shopping behaviours

    IoT in [the] retail industry relates to a whole host of opportunities brought by leveraging IoT technologies. A network of interconnected devices, from trackers to smart sensors, is reshaping how the retail industry operates, bringing new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and insight. The impact of IoT on the retail industry is significant, particularly in areas…


  • Germany tests market integration of EV flexibility without smart meter gateways

    Image courtesy TransnetBW German companies TransnetBW, Audi and Intellegent Energy System Services (IE2S) are teaming up to test the market integration of decentralised EV flexibility without smart meter gateways or dynamic electricity tariffs. The transmission system operator, OEM and business consultancy announced the partnership in a release, aiming to develop a system where it is…


  • BP Hires Subsea7, SLB’s OneSubsea Alliance for Murlach Oil and Gas Job

    Subsea Integration Alliance, a global alliance between Subsea7 and SLB’s OneSubsea, has secured a ‘sizeable’ contract from BP for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of subsea pipelines and production systems at Murlach development in the North Sea. Subsea Integration Alliance’s scope covers EPCI of the subsea pipelines (SURF) and production systems (SPS) for…


  • Ingredion’s Fibtretex offers texture and viscosity to support clean label

    Ingredion EMEA has launched multi-benefit, naturally sourced, clean label citrus fibre ingredients. Minimally processed and cost-effective Fibertex CF 500 and Fibertex CF 100 offer texture and viscosity to provide preferred on-pack claims and nutritional benefits. These products will be available in APAC in August, by the end of the year in the US and Canada,…


  • Ingredion’s Fibertex offers texture and viscosity to support clean label

    Ingredion EMEA has launched multi-benefit, naturally sourced, clean label citrus fibre ingredients. Minimally processed and cost-effective Fibertex CF 500 and Fibertex CF 100 offer texture and viscosity to provide preferred on-pack claims and nutritional benefits. These products will be available in APAC in August, by the end of the year in the US and Canada,…


  • Energy Efficiency Movement transforms into association

    Courtesy 123rf The Energy Efficiency Movement focussed on energy efficiency in industry has transformed into an independent non-profit association. The ABB and Alfa Laval founded initiative, which was formed in 2021, is aimed to grow the Movement as a ‘voice’ in the industry and to advance the implementation of energy efficient practices. In particular, the…