http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing AXION Energy revolutionizes operator training with virtual reality technology http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/axion-energy-revolutionizes-operator-training-with-virtual-reality-technology/ AXION Energy has introduced the use of virtual reality headsets for training their operators at the Campana refinery. This initiative will create immersive spaces to resolve issues in real-time, including the selection and use of tools and enhancing the learning experience. KBC Acuity Process Twin Pro optimizes oil and gas operations http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/kbc-acuity-process-twin-pro-optimizes-oil-and-gas-operations/ KBC (a Yokogawa Company) has released its Acuity™ Process Twin Pro, a web-based software as a service (SaaS) application. Digital Exclusive: SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Technologies—Utilize process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-special-focus-digital-technologies-utilize-process-simulation-digital-twin-to-optimize-condensate-yield/ With the aim to maximize profit, and contribute to sustainability targets by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ADNOC Sour Gas (ASG) has optimized condensate hydrotreater operation by adjusting Reid vapor pressure (RVP), which resulted in maximizing condensate yield. Accelerating the DCS of the future: Open process automation technology http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/accelerating-the-dcs-of-the-future-open-process-automation-technology/ Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PETRONAS operates all oil and gas resources in the country and is responsible for developing and adding value to them. PTT Global Chemical redefining maintenance with remote piping inspection robots http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/ptt-global-chemical-redefining-maintenance-with-remote-piping-inspection-robots/ PTTGC is refining the concept from Hackathon to innovate and enhance the efficiency of the Remoted Piping Inspection Robot system in factories, addressing issues and reducing costs. Hexagon’s HxGN APM to optimize asset management strategies http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/hexagon-s-hxgn-apm-to-optimize-asset-management-strategies/ Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has released its HxGN APM, a comprehensive solution for asset-intensive organizations seeking to identify and mitigate asset risk, optimize maintenance spend and minimize downtime. Valmet announces upgrade to D3 distributed control system http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/valmet-announces-upgrade-to-d3-distributed-control-system/ Using Valmet’s D3 distributed control system (DCS) automation platform, industrial processors can now integrate numerous reliability and performance enhancements in the first significant update following its acquisition from NovaTech Automation last year. Danfoss Drives, Honeywell agree to enhance collaboration to reduce downtime, lower engineering costs http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/danfoss-drives-honeywell-agree-to-enhance-collaboration-to-reduce-downtime-lower-engineering-costs/ Danfoss Drives has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Honeywell to explore a possible collaboration on innovating automation solutions with an integrated architecture, aiming to reduce downtime and lower engineering costs. AVEVA unveils new InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA capabilities and pricing structure http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/aveva-unveils-new-intouch-unlimited-hmiscada-capabilities-and-pricing-structure/ AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has updated the capabilities and commercial models for its award-winning InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA software. FieldComm Group acquires FDT/DTM technology, bolsters integration capabilities http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/fieldcomm-group-acquires-fdtdtm-technology-bolsters-integration-capabilities/ FieldComm Group, a leading figure in global industrial automation standards, has completed the acquisition of FDT Group's assets, including the FDT/DTM technology standards.