Technology/R&D

Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.

The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.

Saudi Aramco, SLB, and Linde plan to build a carbon capture and storage project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Set for completion by 2027, it aims to store up to 9 million metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting Aramco's net-zero goals.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, a senior administration official said.

(P&GJ) — North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) confirmed the start-up of a new onshore electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).

(P&GJ) — Innovative inline inspection technologies NDT Global launched a 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, which was developed in collaboration oil and gas company Aramco.

Strohm, the world’s first and leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has overseen the successful installation of its TCP Jumper technology at the Deepwater Sabah project offshore Malaysia.

As the global demand for energy grows, so too does the need to transition toward sustainable energy sources. For many process manufacturers, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a central part of their efforts to reduce emissions of one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2).

A methane leak from a gathering pipeline in the Texas Permian Basin was swiftly mitigated after detection by the Tanager-1 satellite. Carbon Mapper's data, shared with agencies and operators, led to voluntary repairs, showcasing the critical role of remote sensing in midstream emissions management.

SoCalGas, GKN Hydrogen, and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory have kicked off a pilot project to test an innovative hydrogen storage system at NREL's Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado.

Energy Transfer reported a substantial increase in requests to connect over 90 power plants and data centers, with potential demand totaling up to 16 Bcf/d of natural gas. The surge is fueled by growth in data centers supporting AI, and pipeline proximity could allow Energy Transfer to capture a significant portion of this new demand.

Leading supplier of well completion equipment and services, Viking Completion Technology (Viking) has announced the successful completion of a landmark gas storage project.

Initially expected to inject up to 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually, geological assessments revealed a lower capacity, prompting Orlen to explore other carbon capture initiatives while the project owner, Horisont Energi, seeks alternative strategies.

The 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards was held on Wednesday evening at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas (U.S.). The black-tie gala recognized the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders.