Refining
Secure the future of process automation through IT/OT convergence
In the processing industries, operational technology (OT) systems that control and automate physical industrial operations have traditionally been isolated from information technology (IT) systems that manage data and enterprise-level functions. This separation was largely driven by cybersecurity concerns, leading to strict controls on OT networks and limiting their ability to connect with broader IT infrastructure.
Valmet launches Valmet FlexBatch 8, the latest version of its advanced batch automation and recipe management software
Operators increasingly expect batch control software that offers broad adaptability and works seamlessly within the distributed control system (DCS) responsible for coordinating and automating plant activities.
Motiva buys cargo of Venezuelan heavy oil for March delivery; first purchase since 2019
Aramco acquired Motiva Trading in 2023 and became the sole supplier of Motiva Enterprises, which owns the 640,500-bpd refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, the largest in the United States.
- Bechtel greenlit for Sabine Pass Liquefaction expansion in Southwest Louisiana (U.S.) 5/29
- Philippines receives rare Iranian crude cargo after wartime disruption 5/29
- Gazprom and Sibur resume talks on possible ethane project to supply additional feedstock to the Kazanorgsintez petrochemicals plant 5/29
- European Commission debates policy shift to protect industry from China 5/29
- Mitsui seeks LNG investments to meet power demand from data centers 5/29
- Kenyan government backs Gulf fuel supply deals after opposition criticism 5/29
