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– Water scarcity is driving investment in unconventional water resources
– MENA and Asia-Pacific regions dominate the current desalination market
– Renewables mega-projects seek to improve the cost and energy efficiency of desalination
– New technologies could commodify wastewater produced by desalination– Water scarcity is driving investment in unconventional water resources
– MENA and Asia-Pacific regions dominate the current desalination market
– Renewables mega-projects seek to improve the cost and energy efficiency of desalination
– New technologies could commodify wastewater produced by desalination
Long seen as a high-cost, energy-intensive process, desalination mega-projects are seeking to tap renewable resources to limit the cost and environmental concerns of this crucial technology.
In June 2022 ENOWA, the energy, water and hydrogen subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM mega-project, signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company Veolia and Japanese trading company Itochu to develop a reverse osmosis (RO) water desalination facility powered by 100% renewable energy. Slated for completion in 2025, the facility is expected to produce 500,000 cu metres of potable water per day, meeting 30% of NEOM’s anticipated water demand.
In a similar push for zero-carbon desalination, in September 2022 the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a partnership with Dutch start-up Desolenator to develop a solar-powered desalination pilot project.
The companies have already installed a pilot plant at the Jebel Ali power plant and desalination complex, which produces 1000 litres per day, and project the new technology could push the cost of desalinated water as low as $0.02 per litre. Although desalination costs vary considerably based on water source, technology and electricity prices, the average range globally is between $0.50 and $1.50 per cu metre.
DEWA aims to produce 100% of its desalinated water supply from a mixture of renewables and waste heat by 2030.
Over half of the global population suffers from some form of water scarcity every year, and, according to the UN Environment Programme, water supply could fall 40% short of demand by 2030 if no changes are made to water-management systems.
As the costs associated with desalination decrease, the process is likely to play a pivotal role in meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, which aims to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”.
Desalination is already a widespread practice, with approximately 16,000 plants operating in 177 countries. As of 2016 the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region accounted for 46.7% of the world’s desalination capacity, followed by the Asia-Pacific region (17.5%) and North America (12.9%).
Some island countries, such as the Bahamas or the Maldives, are fully reliant on desalination. Limited freshwater reserves and access to plentiful energy reserves have fuelled desalination investment in MENA, especially within the GCC. Approximately half of Saudi Arabia’s annual water demand is met through desalination.
Desalination capacity in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow significantly, spearheaded by China. With one of the lowest water resources per capita rates in the world, at around 2000 cu metres, China is investing in a five-year plan to raise capacity to 2.9m tonnes a day.
The country’s struggle with water scarcity was highlighted when this year’s drought challenged China’s significant hydropower infrastructure.
Egypt has also made major strides to expand renewables-powered desalination capacity. In 2021 the country tendered 17 25-year concessions from its sovereign wealth fund to construct solar-powered desalination plants. The plants themselves will be partially powered by renewables which, in combination with green financing, could lower production costs by an estimated 20-25%.
The government is targeting an installed desalination capacity of 6.4m cu metres per day by 2050, up from 800,000 in 2021.
This expansion is set to diversify the water resources of the Arab world’s most populous country beyond the Nile River which currently meets an estimated 97% of Egypt’s water needs as development on the upstream Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam moves ahead.
Desalination should also support the expansion of industrial and residential development further away from the Nile, in line with new urban development plans.
Major strides have been made since the 1970s to lower the cost and energy usage of desalination, mainly through the introduction of membrane-based RO technology. The cost of desalinated water halved between 1980 and 2005, and promises to decrease further with the scaling of new technologies and renewable resources.
While most desalination plants in the MENA region are powered by fossil fuels, the increasing use of renewable energy – coupled with plans for carbon capture and hydro gen production – should help many countries in the region meet their emissions targets.
Solar, in particular, presents a viable and increasingly affordable energy source for plants.
KarmSolar, an Egyptian solar power and utilities company, is constructing a pilot solar-powered desalination plant at Marsa Shagra on the Red Sea coast with a capacity of 200 cu metre per day. According to the company, any unstored excess water supply produced during peak sunlight hours could be used for local construction activities or in hydroponic gardens.
New technologies have the potential to diversify the power sources used in desalination.
The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory is sponsoring the development of a hydraulic and electric RO wave energy converter, a modular device capable of using the kinetic power of waves to generate potable water from seawater.
Meanwhile, Manhat, an Abu Dhabi-based start-up, has developed floating platforms that use sunlight to distil fresh water. In a zero-electricity process similar to the natural water cycle, sunlight evaporates seawater within a greenhouse-like structure, separating fresh water from salt crystals.
While these two technologies have not been deployed at an industrial scale, they could be used to complement conventional and sustainably powered desalination facilities in future.
Another major environmental concern associated with desalination is the production of brine, or wastewater.
Conventional desalination produces approximately 1.5 litres of wastewater concentrate per litre of potable water produced, at twice the salinity of seawater and containing chemicals such as chlorine or copper used in the treatment of equipment.
However, plans to commodify the brine produced in the desalination process could reduce its environmental impact. Treated brine produces high-purity industrial salt, bromine, boron, potassium, gypsum, magnesium and rare metals, many of which can be utilised downstream.
Within the scope of NEOM’s planned desalination plant, brine by-products such as sodium hydroxide could potentially serve as feedstock for the project’s planned green hydrogen production.
High Seas Marine and Industrial Services Ltd (HSM) has, for the last 13 years, earned the respect and admiration of the market for its excellence in safety and service delivery. This is clearly reflected by the numerous citations and recognitions from various international award-giving bodies, which have enabled us to set the benchmark across the industry for our efficient, reliable, and effective operations.
As full-fledged vessel operators of an 8-vessel-strong fleet, we take pride in our self-reliance on every aspect of our core activities. Thus, with our strong in-house capabilities, we have been able to tackle problems quickly and remain resilient across three recent varying cycles of the global economy: the boom, the crisis, and the slow recovery.
Additionally, through our unwavering commitment to quality and safety, we have earned the full trust and confidence of oil majors from around the region and have established strong partnerships with them.
In evolving with the change and challenges of a new era that has spurred the birth of more environmentfriendly and fuel-efficient ships, we are likewise relentless in our pursuit for cleaner, safer, and more fuel-efficient technologies.
As a company dedicated and open to positive change from great innovations brought about by revolutionary breakthroughs in research and development, such pursuit is further complemented by our strong emphasis on continuous training of personnel and retention of the finest crew.
Moving forward, we ensure the consistent delivery of product and service excellence through the hard work and dedication of every member of the HSM family. Our strict adherence to policies and procedures of the highest standards of quality, reliability, and environmental safety – both on-shore and afloat –serves as a guarantee of our total commitment and dedication to delivering on our promise to customers and the market.
I, therefore, wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire HSM team, our worldwide customers, and our esteemed shareholders for standing with us throughout the calm and rough seas of recent times.
Tamimi Group had its start when its late founder, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Tamimi, decided to enter the world of entrepreneurship by establishing a Pipelines Installation Company, general contracting and related works. In subsequent years, the Group expanded into a wide range of business sectors such as construction, contracting, trade, industry, catering, maintenance, operation and retail.
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At ISS International SpA, we are working on sustainable solutions, being committed to our Corporate Governance and to diversify our offer solutions to an emerging market with a focus on hydro power generation.
We care about sustainability, to respect corporate values and commitments and to ensure a better future for everyone.
We are focusing on a technology that has a steady potential and an easy forecastable stream variation. It is more reliable than solar or wind generation that can be significantly affected by the weather conditions. A
river stream flows regularly along the year, granting a 24/7 production. Our effort in these months had been focused on small hydro generation plants, applicable on small/mid-size water stream and an average flow rate of 2.5 m/s; it represents the widest off-grid application in the Italian territory.
Our Hydro-gen solutions utilize Archimedes’ Screw as turbine, one of the oldest technology inherited by Galileo. By ruling the inlet, these small plants grant an average yearly production of 1.182.600 kWh.
We’re realizing 3 mini-hydro plants in Calabria region. The Environmental impact is minimized, with structures hidden in the river context. The flow of the river is not affected by the plant and the underwater life is preserved.
The screw design with the use of finite element method, along to the best efficiency operation target and the maintenance minimization, lead the Projects to reach the Target of our sustainable development. The Engineering efforts, as well as an accurate Materials Selection, contributed to limit the clearance between the Screw and the shelter, for the “state of the Art” Environmental Impact Minimization.
The synergy between ISS International and the subsidiary RE-ENERGY to invest in renewable solutions.
ISS International SpA R&D has developed the world first industrial METAVERSE, namely “PYXIS”: Our
Mini-Hydros have their own Metaverse Environment, a digital twin, a VR replica where project status is monitored along the entire lifecycle. By using IIOT sensors, a real-time and Remote Operation will be soon possible.
The automated Industrial Metaverse will give all the ease to manage the Assets Operation by remote with an high realistic and holistic vision contributing to minimize the CO2 emissions with a reduced standard operating motility.
For more information: www.iss-international.it info@iss-international.it
The new digital version of ASL® level switch, manufactured by Terranova® gives liquid level monitoring a new dimension never seen before. No movement, no vibrations, no noises, with auto calibrating feature, this technology has no equals if compared to rotary or vibration measurements. One device for all applications.
The control of level of the fluids is something we deal with in everyday activities. It happens when we open and then close the water tap before we enter the bath tub, or when we want the water tank that supplies
the house to automatically refill, so that we can take a shower without remaining stuck in the very best moment, with shampoo in our eyes. Now expand this thinking to outside our houses, and think to how many applications are based on this simple principle.
The ASL® Level Switch manufactured by TERRANOVA® has been innovated with a new digital heart, so that one level switch can suit all applications. The measuring principle is based on an electronic board that generates acoustic waves directly addressed to an integrated probe. The probe is the
Terranova® drives the digitalizazion of fluid level control with Ultrasonic Level Switch Series ASL®
instrument sensor and the waves are dispersed in the fluid in case of submersion in liquid or bounced back in case of dryness.
The new ASL® elaborates the signal in a more stable and robust way, making the instrument more performant and adjustable for all type of fluids, temperature ranges and wetted parts materials. A number of devices that previously were in need of specific calibrations (i.e., water is different from oil, that is different from Soda, etc..), can now be gathered in only one smart device, able to understand the needed sensitivity and thresholds setting.
This new ASL® digital version is also matched with a calibration software, called USC®, dedicated to all field operators. With this new software it is possible to set the operating modes, to manage a big number of parameters, like output type and values (current, frequency or relay), the type of operating (direct or reverse), the probe sensitivity, and to execute an automatic calibration cycle using the Autocalibration function.
We believe the advantages of our technology are now enough from a mere technical point of view to drive to
a change of technology in most of applications.
The number of potential applications is huge: the control of level in beverages tanks in the food industry, the control of level of oil products in Oil and Energies market, the control of level in all the municipalities, the control of ballast tanks and cargo tanks of ships, and anywhere there is a need of regulating the fluid level inside tanks.
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Goriziane is a family business which was established by The Zanin Family in 1948, it is a world leader in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of wheeled and tracked military vehicles.
In the ‘80s, thanks to the experience gained in the defense sector, the company has also started providing maintenance and overhaul services for equipment used in pipeline construction. By the early ‘90s, the company has delivered its first equipment for the Oil & Gas industry and started supplying a wide range of pipeline equipment and plants.
Since then, Goriziane’s technological expertise has grown through the years and it is applied to a wide range of sectors, i.e., Defense, Railways, Industrial, Oil&Gas, Naval & Maritime, and Offshore Wind Farm.
Goriziane E&C S.p.A. is a reliable partner in supplying
high-quality pipeline equipment and plants for onshore and offshore environment, complex turnkey solutions for naval and maritime, wind-farm special equipment & innovative automated fabrication concepts, integrated handling plants for industrial factories.
Our team is composed of professional and highly skilled engineers who are able to face the most competitive challenges on the current market. A team which mainly deals with designing, constructing, and commissioning of equipment and plants, as well as fulfilling the milestones of the projects.
Goriziane has a modern and technologically advanced industrial site covering an area of 150,000 square meters. The covered area has an area of 35,000 sq. m. while 50,000 sq. m. is used as a test area for testing different types of military vehicles.
Within the covered area, lifting capacity is provided by mobile overhead cranes up to a maximum of 60 tons and a free height of 20 meters.
The company organization provides dedicated offices for each phase of the project that interact with each other in order to obtain the required product in the quality and timing required by the Customer. The company works in accordance with the latest Quality, Safety and Environmental standards.
The machine and plant design are based on an innovative approach with advanced engineering and strong problem-solving attitude.
Goriziane aims to bring innovation to the market by listening to Customers’ needs and proposing “out of the box” solutions because innovation is the company’s mission.
For more information, visit our website at: www.goriziane.it info@goriziane.it
SigmaTre lab is an independent Italian Laboratiry with almost 40 years of experience in Material Testing, we are considered one of the most worldwide well-known laboratory in the execution of accredited tests and a reliable partner for all the companies that transform metallic and non-metallic materials.
We are accredited ISO 17025 and we are always focused in research and technology for new products and equipment, to perform new test in order to guarantee our customers maximum results
in the minimum time also thanks a cutting-edge technologies to guarantee process efficiency and safety. We manage each service in a personalized and timely manner, thanks also to our 7 company vehicles for the collection of materials and external NDT tests. Our test range includes Mechanical Test, Fracture Mechanics, Metallographic Test, Chemical and Corrosion Test like HIC and SSC and Non destructive Test. We also are qualified by the major Engineering Company worldwide.
The quality control laboratory that supports companies in the development of their projects and products
The test consist of exposing unstressed test specimens to one of the two standard test solution -either Solution A, a sodium chloride (NaCl), acetic acid (CH3COOH) solution saturated with H2S at ambient temperature and pressure, or solution B, a synthetic seawater solution saturated with H2S at ambient temperature and pressure. After a specified time the test specimens shall be removed and evaluated. After testing, each specimen must be sectioned and each section must be polished metallographically and etched, so that cracks can be distinguished. The observed cracks are measured and their dimensions (lenght and thickness) are reported in order to calculate the following ratios: CSR (Crack Sensitivity Ratio), CLR (Crack Lenght Ratio) e CTR (Crack Thickness Ratio). These ratios are calculated and reported for each section and the average for each test specimen.
The test addresses the resistance of metals to cracking failure under the combined action of tensile stress and corrosion in aqueous environments conatining hydrogen sulfide (H2S). This phenomenon is generally termed sulfide stress cracking (SSC) when operating at room temperature and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) when operating at higher temperatures.
SSC of metals exposed to oilfield environments containing H2S was recognized as a materials failure problem by 1952. Laboratory data and field experience have demonstrated that even extrememly low concentrations of H2S may be sufficient to lead to SSC failure of susceptible materials.
For more information: www.sigmatrelab.it info@sigmatrelab.it
Have you ever wondered how you get the smooth sliding of the cylinders of your car? Or the perfect rotation of the gears of your mechanical wristwatch? The answer is a unique process called “honing”.
Honing is somehow an art rather than the more widely spread machining, it is achieved through the use of stones, carefully selected to condition the metal to get an accurate, even surface. It is usually the last step of many production processes and, however, the most critical where tight tolerances of mechanical coupling do affect the functionality or the performance.
Honing is in fact the most precise finishing, capable to achieve finishing with errors lower than 1 μm and roughness lower than 0,01 μm. For this reason, honing is used for the production of almost all hydraulic devices, gears, power transmissions, engines, gear boxes, bearings, sleeves, weapons, valves, oil pipes, food processing machines, medical devices and in
many other applications. In general, whenever there is a sliding between cylindrical surfaces, honing is the process that most likely would grant the best performance, while minimizing the working time and cost.
Honing can achieve a finishing grade higher than grinding and, in several cases, this latter can be replaced since honing is much more easier and costeffective. Damec is the leading Italian manufacturer of honing machines and, in general, the main developer of customized honing solutions. Our capability benefits from the thirty-five years of experience in the field of our technicians and the everyday passion which lead us to face the new challenges of today market.
The pursue of new solutions, in fact, requires constant application and the investigation of new technologies. In many cases – refers Mr. Maggioni, Damec CTO –“we have to develop and build specific tools to get the result. Only experience can lead us to identify the most suitable techniques to be developed into a prototype and then tested against performance”.
One of the most distinctive features of Damec is the thoroughness of service. “We take care of our Customer’s whole process, trying to identify the solutions that best fit his management. Every new machine, device or tool is fully validated before it leaves our premise” emphasizes again Mr. Maggioni.
For these reasons, Damec is considered a reliable partner form his Customers, constantly increasing his presence in the market and to provide qualified support through all the plant lifecycle. Where the difference between success and failure is a matter of a few microns, here is the playground for Damec to demonstrate his capabilities.
For more information: www.damec.eu info@damec.eu
Excellence comes from commitment and reliability and is the result of the hard work of those professionals who have a great passion for new ideas. It’s a quest for technological innovation, safety and trustworthiness of the supplied equipment. This is Meccanica Nicoletti.
That’s why, in a short time, we have revolutionised the cable unwinding and winding sector, changing our customers’ production methods and achieving world leadership in the production of fully automated systems up to 500 m/min.
Meccanica Nicoletti guarantees high-quality performance and, most importantly, full customisation
with solutions that meet every processing requirement thanks to their advanced design. Meccanica Nicoletti’s technological and innovative solutions are reliable and safe, suitable for large companies and small businesses.
Nothing is left to chance: for example, safety. It is a fundamental requirement in the designing phase, ensuring the highest level of protection for all the operators using our machines.
We refer to our products as “human-scale machinery” because of the care we take over the ergonomics of our equipment.
Finally, we have a wide product range, from small manual machines to highly automated systems with a capacity of 100 quintals.
We pay great attention to the safety of the operators who will use our machines. Our challenge is to raise safety standards to unprecedented levels through: •safety guards on the racks (we are the only ones to have them);
•safety guards that stop the machines in case of an accident;
•design and service: born from our experience, responding to your needs. Our offer is beyond any expectations.
Meccanica Nicoletti entrusts the design phase to a highly specialized team and boasts a high level of know-how that it has developed over time.
Nothing is left to chance: for example, safety. It is a fundamental requirement in the designing phase, ensuring the highest level of protection for all the operators using our machines. We refer to our products as “human-scale machinery” because of the care we take over the ergonomics of our equipment.
We can support our customers with prompt assistance, directly with our operators worldwide, both with onsite service and remote assistance, with the possibility to work on the software of our machines remotely.
All our products are “Made in Italy”: our technical staff takes care of the design, our modern plant near Padua manufactures all our products, and our trusted team
is responsible for the installation. We always ensure that everything runs with the utmost care and the best quality.
Also, our supplies come from the best “Made in Italy” manufacturers: following our project specifications, they are the fruit of a selected group of high-tech companies in the area.
Since 1976, we have been partnering with the most important cable companies in the world (including REXEL and SONEPAR, the two largest distributors of electrical material in the world).
We currently export 50% of our production.
For more information: www.meccanicanicoletti.com
The year 2022 is set to be crucial in the energy transition path being currently pursued by the most valued players in the energy sector. It is clear how the decarbonisation process is unavoidable today. There is a real need to focus on so-called ‘clean fuels’ and to invest in the energy carriers of the future. The World is aiming for independence from fossil fuels, but it is also clear how renewables and fossil fuels will start by coexisting. We will have to go through a period of ‘transition’, in which the Natural gas will continue to play a leading role. That is possible
through the optimisation of distribution networks in a ‘green perspective’ and the conversion to methane of power generation plants currently still running by using fossil fuels.
In this increasingly significant context, REPCo is moving today, with supplies to customers such as Ansaldo Energia and Edison. Cooperating with them, REPCo built gas treatment plants to feed with methane the latest generation turbines of the Presenzano (CE) and Marghera (VE) power stations.
In the next three years, REPCo will be further engaged on the conversion to methane of ENEL’s power stations in Fusina (Venezia) and probably La Spezia (Italy). In Milan since 1993, REPCo’s field of action has always been Oil&Gas, Power and Petrochemicals, ranging from design and engineering to supply and support for the on-site start-up of process plants and equipment.
Since last June, REPCo opened up to new challenges in the ‘renewables’ sector, alongside Cavagna Group. The recent acquisition by the Brescia-based Group brought together the complementary experience of these two groups to better meet the requirements of the energy transition. Moreover, it allowed expanding the offer with technologically advanced products and services in various application sectors, always looking at the eco-sustainability. With over 250 systems installed in more than 50 countries around the world, REPCo offers not only its knowhow in the development of modular systems in the multidisciplinary management of ‘turn-key projects’, but also the flexibility, reliability and professionalism that characterise its after-sales service.
All aspects that Cavagna Group is also familiar with. Thanks to its over 70 years of experience in the gas market, Cavagna ensures that this joint
venture has a dynamic sales network and an increasingly international outlook. This synergy will allow integration at various levels of the energy chain, especially those involving alternative energy sources.
For more information: www.repcomilano.com
Nuova Nikema is an Italian Stapler Manufacturer born as Nikema back in 1977 from the experience, knowledge and continuous innovation of both its founder, Mr Giuseppe Adamo and his wife, Mrs Maria Bortolini.
With the aim of Promoting Research and Innovation for Staplers, Nailers, Bradders and Staples, Nuova Nikema can boost 50 years of experience in the tool market.
From the late ‘70s we have always been producing
High Quality Stapling Tools in our 10.000 square meter building using the most updated CNC, the automated control of machining tools.
Designing, creating and distributing our products is the key of our success over the years and that’s why we are the world’s most reliable manufacturer for the stapler industry.
Our wide array of hundreds stapler models is distributed in more than 50 Countries all over the world.
Our history of innovation ranges from small Upholstery tools to strong staplers for Building, Packaging and Fencing.
Nikema core value is bringing Innovation with an Italian design, as we want to ensure that we always match our products to our Customers’ needs. We strongly believe that Customers are the most important part of our production line along with the importance of durable materials used.
That’s why we take extra care of our Customers also after the sale with our Maintainance and Tech Support. And that’s why our Customers stay loyal to our brand through the years, because loyality can’t be earned in a day but day by day.
Price and Quality got us in the market, our service and integrity made the difference, and we have been working this way since we started 50 years ago.
Our main goal is creating a complete package from
Professional fencers tools for fence post applications. Protect your property and Cattle: horses, cows, camels, dromedaries, hawks…
designing projects to final products, producing staplers and nailers personalized for each and every customer need.
From January 2022 a New Management continues the Family Business: Eva Adamo (daughter of the founder) and her husband Massimiliano Bencivenga, who worked for Nikema for more than 20 years. Giuseppe Adamo, our founder, will always be remembered with love and we gonna thank him forever for teaching us that you don’t build a business, you build people and then people build the business. Our new aim is to maintain our core values and expanding our business into even more Fields and Countries.
If you have any type of need from simple Nailers to strong Building or Fencing Staplers please feel free to contact us and we will be very happy to find the best match for you!
For more information: www.nikema.it export@nikema.it commerciale@nikema.it
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In recent years AI (Artificial Intelligence) has made impressive progress in areas such as image recognition and natural language processing, as it can basically do the same thing over and over until it gets it right. However, the amount of energy required to operate systems powered by AI is staggering and presents a problem.
Looking at AI-assisted voice programming, you can now see a fairly convincing video of an Eminem diss track against the Royal Family, created by Calamity Ai. They used Shortly AI, a text-generator powered by a GPT-3 system. The lyrics were then sent to 30Hz, a producer who converted the words into vocals. The resulting song sounds eerily similar to the rapper's past work (although the lyrics themselves are amusingly nonsensical for the most part). But, the amount of energy required to operate a system such as GPT-3 is striking. So although we can make parody videos, what about useful tasks that could be performed by an AI? The short answer is that, currently, it takes too much time and energy to train. An AI will repeat certain practises ad infinitum, but this still has to be powered by supercomputers, which can take hundreds or even thousands of hours to program a robust AI system. Combine this with the fact there are currently countless AI systems, which suck up disproportionate amounts of energy, and we have a problem. AI is being adopted by most technological giants and is seen by many as the future. But with the way they operate now, the future will be far from green. Too much energy is being used at a time when humanity is looking to address climate change and sustainability issues.
An international team of researchers, including scientists from MIT, have published materials that demonstrate what a 'quantum speed up' could do in a hybrid AI system. Utilising quantum mechanics allowed the AI to find multiple solutions to tasks simultaneously, greatly quickening the process. The team ran 10,000 models through 165 experiments - looking at the performance of classical AI when using special quantum chips. These quantum chips were nano-photonic meaning they used light instead of electricity. The results showed significantly reduced electricity consumption when the quantum chip computers were asked to solve supercomputer level problems. Optical engineering, therefore, emerged as a solution to the problem of excess energy use.
One of the more popular AI applications is image recognition for photo organisation in smartphones. Apps such as Google Lens are able to handle a huge library of photos, sorting them by visual topics. One could be broad landscapes while another could be close-ups of graffiti art, for instance. Another use would be an image-based search that could integrate into digital shopping. So a customer could use a reference image they took with their camera or downloaded, and have the AI-powered app check the inventory of a store to find similar products. Huge retailers such as L’Oreal are using Augmented Reality (AR) so that customers can book a live-streaming appointment and have digital make-up sessions. Here they are able to see what lipstick or eyeliner works for them, with the help of data collection and image capture software. So, both technology titans and retail stores recognise that AI will be the way of the future. With the aid of quantum computing, the AI advancements we see in our life-time should be remarkable - think less novelty rap parodies and more along the lines of a global technological revolution.
Set up in 1987, Indra Srl celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and is nowadays at the forefront in the designing and manufacturing of ball and needle valves in various configurations and diameters, integral and split body double block & bleed versions, manifold for instrumentation and interlocking manifold for HIPPS systems, strictly produced in according to the most stringent quality standards of safety and efficiency.
The headquarters is in Magenta, west of Milan / Italy, in a 4.000 sqm owned building, 3.000 sqm of which are designated as a production area.
Main characteristics of the company are the ‘Made in Italy’ production and the ‘Tailor made’ approach, qualities that represent the trademark.
Indra’s mission is to satisfy customer’s needs, by developing customized solutions. Safety, efficiency and reliability are pillars of the corporate culture, which look to the future by making choices of innovation and continuous improvement.
To guarantee the high quality standards of Indra products, the contributing elements are: the use of raw material of prevalent Italian and European origin, the product monitoring from engineering to production and the wide range of tests carried out in house, that ensure a tracked product during all its development phases.
The experience in understanding the ‘typical’ of the installations, the choices aimed at innovation and the maximum versatility, allow Indra to develop customized solutions, according to customers’ specific needs.
The combination of these facets has allowed Indra to establish itself over the years in the various sectors of industry: primarily in the Oil & Gas, in the petrochemical sector, to arrive recently in the LNG
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and hydrogen markets.
Indra product line is perfected with complementary materials and accessories, something that makes Indra a privileged and reliable partner for those companies that supply ‘packages’ of various matching goods.
The solutions developed by Indra are mainly used in the oil & gas, petrochemical, off-shore platforms and in the energy sector, used as components of plants and machineries with an high commercial and technological value. Hence the need to guarantee the highest quality.
Today the company has modern machinery for very precise mechanical processing, with testing phases of the single items during the production process.
Indra is ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified, proof of a company that works according to growth targets
and continuously improving, able to meet specific technical requirements and high performances.
The certifications play a fundamental role to guarantee the quality of the products, indispensable are those of the product achieved according to the regulations in force in the EEC countries and / or outside the EEC area.
Indra has always considered its foreign presence important, for this reason the company has built its commercial network over the years in some strategic areas through carefully selected distributors and agents.
The local presence allows the Company to directly manage some key activities, for the development of the reference market and business.
The participation in exhibitions and in the most important events in the oil & gas sector is another
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aspect that underlines Indra’s will to affirm its role as a protagonist in both the domestic and foreign markets.
Indra has recently actively participated in important projects that have covered several sectors.
Among the most recent we report: -Karachaganak Gas Condensate Field Project -Dengizkul Field BCS
-Belbazem Full Field Development Project -North Field - North Field Expansion (NFE) Project -Salalah Methanol Ammonia -Zohr Development Project -Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant (Block)
-FPSO Almirante Barroso MV32
These are just some of the most important projects that have seen the supply of Indra products.
Indra has been regularly participating in Adipec as exhibitor for years now. The constant presence at this event made it possible to establish important contacts with potential customers and the development of new business. It also made possible to better understand the market dynamics of this area and of the whole Middle East, as it is an event that attracts important international presences.
Adipec exhibition has always been useful for meeting and collaborating with local partners, such as agents. Basically, the event is an excellent showcase to present products, and for this specific sector / area it is important for our Company to present the SIL 4 Modular Manifold for HIPPS systems: it is a recently manufactured product suitable to guarantee a high
standard of safety, efficiency and quality, designed specifically for instrumental control applications. The SIL4 Modular Manifold permanently guarantees the continuity of information between the process and the pressure sensors: human error is completely eliminated and, in the condition of having to replace and / or check electrical or mechanical damage to one or more sensors pressure, one or more sensors always remain active through the various available configurations identified as 1oo2, 2oo3, 1004 and others.
For more information: www.indra.it indra@indra.it
“At MP Filtri’s R&D Center in Pessano con Bornago (MI), research projects focused on the study and development of high-tech solutions are always in progress. The latest development is the introduction of a new pleating machine in the prototyping line, entirely dedicated to the study of the pleating/filtering baffle process”.
In order to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of hydraulic fluids, the Milan-based manufacturer constructs its filter elements using specialist materials developed and tested in its R&D Centre
Contamination can be broken into three main categories: solid, liquid and solid particles. Most hydraulic system failures are caused by particle contamination. Increasingly advanced hydraulic
systems are being designed with ever smaller tolerances, making the presence of solid particles in lubricating and hydraulic fluids problematic. Similarly, the presence of gas, albeit in minute quantities, encourages the formation of additional solid fragments generated by the implosion of air bubbles (or ‘micro-bubbles’) at points in the system where large pressure changes occur. The heat generated by these ‘micro-implosions’ can reach up to 2,000
°C locally. Lastly, contamination by liquid ingress poses a danger to the physio-chemical properties of the lubricating fluid such as viscosity, filterability and hygroscopicity, (i.e., the ability to absorb water) breaking up the lubricating film and/or causing the formation of water vapor or ice.
One of the main sources of contamination is the introduction of hydraulic fluid into the system: Although new - the standards of cleanliness depend on the manufacturer and may not meet acceptable levels. Tanks with traces of solvents, water, fuels or non-homogeneous liquids may be used and the
tanks may contain residues from assembly work (welding, threading, etc.). In order to prevent initial contamination of the working fluid, decanting and topping up is carried out via mobile filter units (Fig. 1) equipped with correctly dimensioned and selected filter elements.
In order to guarantee the correct functioning of the hydraulic fluid (lubricating power, thermal conductivity, incompressibility), it is necessary to maintain both contamination control and the stability of its formulation. In particular, degradation of the oil due to its use under harsh operating conditions
Fig. 3 Filtration performance vs. test time of Multipass ISO 16889 for MP Filtri filter elements (blue curves) and competitors (green and orange curves). 3A: Beta filtration ratio. 3B: Filtration efficiency
leads to the generation of carbon compounds, varnish and, in the most extreme cases, partial degradation of the additive package. To ensure an economically acceptable service life of the hydraulic fluid, it is absolutely essential to use filtration systems with optimised filter materials.
MP Filtri manufactures its filter elements using specialist materials developed and tested at its R&D Centre in Pessano con Bornago (near Milan).
Each component of a hydraulic circuit is characterised by a sensitivity to contamination due to the minimum (or critical) tolerances of the mechanical seals and/ or between the moving parts. For each individual component, manufacturers usually provide indications of the maximum permissible contamination level in accordance with industry standards (one of the most widely adopted is ISO 4406). Figure 2 shows the filtration efficiency expressed through the filtration ratio (Beta ratio βx(c)) for the entire range of MP Filtri filter elements. Thanks to a close working relationship with its suppliers and the technologies available at its R&D Centre, MP Filtri has developed a wide range of filter elements suitable for a variety of applications, ranging from very demanding cleanliness levels (3 µm) to solutions optimised in terms of hydraulic system energy losses (pressure or pressure drop). They always guarantee high-performance filtration (Beta ratio βx(c) ≥ 1000) up to 25μm(c) (Fig. 2).
A unique feature of MP Filtri’s filter elements, compared to other competitors, is that its filtration grades indicated by alphanumeric codes (A06, A10, A16) refer to the respective filtration performance (e.g. 6µm(c), 10µm(c), 16µm(c)) with a Beta ratio βx(c) equal to or greater than 1,000, corresponding to a filtration efficiency of 99.9%.
The Beta ratio is the ratio between the number (concentration) of particles entering the filter and
the number (concentration) of particles leaving the filter greater than the reference size, for example, β10(c) ≥1000 means that after passing through a filter a concentration of 1,000 particles ≥ 10µm(c) will become 1 particle ≥ 10µm(c). Another distinctive feature of MP Filtri filter elements is the stability of filtration performance throughout the filter’s operating time. Chart 3 shows the filtration ratio Beta βx(c) (Fig. 3A) and the filtration efficiency (Fig. 3B) at 10µm(c) over the duration of the Multipass ISO 16889 test. During filter operation, the filtration performance deteriorates because of the increased pressure drop due to clogging. From the graphs it can be seen that MP Filtri elements (blue curve), compared to competitor products (green and orange curves), do not undergo significant decreases in filtration performance.
‘An added value of MP Filtri elements is the stability of filtration performance throughout the filter’s operating time’
For more information: www.mpfiltri.com sales@mpfiltri.com
RIDART
RIDART is an Italian company, based in Varese, with more than 50 years of experience and history in petrochemical sector developing and manufacturing safety valves.
Experience, unflagging commitment and great passion for our work allowed us to develop reliable products, tailored to the market needs. All this without forgetting to look continuously at the future as regards innovation and technological development.
We buy raw materials such as brass, aluminium,
stainless steel and we transform them into high quality safety devices. All our products are made in Italy.
We offer a wide range of safety device such as: Quick Dry couplings, API couplings, overfill prevention valves, Shut-Off Valves, Check Valves, Ball Float Vent Valves, Vapor Stop devices, Pressure Vacuum Valves, End of Line Flame Arresters and In Line Flame Arresters (certified also for Hydrogen).
Pressure Vacuum valves, Anti-Siphon valves, Ball Float Vent Valves are designed to protect the tanks
from over pressure and the dispersion of liquids in both normal and emergency conditions.
For the loading and unloading of tanks and tank Trucks, our API and Quick Dry valves are the perfect solutions to avoid liquid leakage and to carry out transhipment of liquids in complete safety, also for operators.
The Overfill Prevention Valve Ridart is designed to prevent the overfill of underground storage tanks by providing a positive shut-off of product delivery. The shut-off valve is an integral part of the drop tube used for gravity filling. It’s a safety device updated in accordance with ISO EN 13616-1.
Beside the overflow prevention valve, we produce another important product for safety: Flame Arresters, normally installed where a potentially explosive mixture might be generated to isolate flames in a circumscribed area protecting the surrounding environment.
The In Line and End of Line Flame Arresters Ridart
are a Protection System with stainless Steel ribbon coil element, there are one or more ribbon coiled disk certified inside the valves, which allow the dissipation of flames.
During the filling, the free vent discharge vapours that may ignite due to atmospheric or accidental causes, the tank shall be protected to prevent the propagation of flames into the container.
All our products meet current legislation and standards: ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU covering all equipment used in confined areas including Flame Arresters: EN ISO 16852:2016
Tutorials, 3D videos, certifications, datasheets are available on our website and on our YouTube channel. Our tutorials explain why, how and where you can use our products, we also have a technical department inside for any questions or problems that may come. The pandemic didn’t stop our work, during this period we have been developing new products, obtained new certifications and expanded our sales network.
For example, to provide a valid alternative to stainless steel, our new proposal is focused on aluminium products with PTFE coating, that allows than to be compatible with many additives and chemicals.
We also work with great attention to the environment, with our 72 KW photovoltaic system, we support more than 70% of our production, we aim to be as far as possible an enterprise aimed at the green economy.
In 2022 we export our products to over 50 countries and our goal is to increase the global presence, our ambition is being recognized as a world leader in the production of safety equipment for fuel and chemicals storage tanks.
The Pandemic didn’t stop our technical department, they worked for develop new devices . One of them is the FEMALE API COUPLER Model 1521.
The female coupler Mod.1521 Ridart is used for the bottom loading of hydrocarbons into tank trucks. This coupler ensures secure connection with an API adapter, as well as high speed loading. It is designed and manufactured according to API RP 1004, it is used to prevent any possible leaking during the process of transferring fluids during the loading/discharge of tank trucks. We produce it with very simple maintenance, with our maintenance kit, you can maintain the coupling without external assistance. It’s a Safety accessory in according with Directives ATEX
2014/34/EU and PED 2014/68/UE. We can supply them with seals in a variety of materials to ensure compatibility with a wide range of petrochemical products.
Visit us at the ADIPEC event: Stand 2255 Hall 2, you will be able to observe and feel the quality of our products.
For more information: www.ridart.it export@ridart.it
Trotec – made in Germany.
We are experts in professional dehumidification, heating, air conditioning, air purification, measurement technology and much more.
For more than 25 years, the German company Trotec has been a reliable partner for the supply of machinery and measuring devices in both crafting and industry. In addition to the dehumidification systems, we
can offer you a complete range of machines for air conditioning: heating, humidification, ventilation, air conditioning and air purification.
In all performance classes and for every application, our range always offers the product that provides the right solution.
We also offer you a wide range of measuring instruments for building diagnostics, water damage detection, quality analysis and industrial predictive
maintenance.
We have technology at our disposal, but we also possess decades of know-how and experience to provide all-round solutions.
Innovation is a major priority for Trotec
We constantly develop our products in all sectors, paying particular attention to practice and its demands, for only those who know and understand practice will be able to find new solutions. Thanks to the experience gained from our industrial installations in many countries, we can offer specific and customised product solutions for all your demands in order to optimise climate-related production processes.
At Trotec you can obtain the perfect solution for your needs: starting from standard machines to
– we offer you a complete service from a single source. Our wide range of machinery is also available for rental. If you are looking for a solution within a short time and for a short period, the TKL RENTAL DIVISION Rental Service is a at your disposal with a large machine inventory in all performance classes.
Trotec is your reliable partner for German engineering and high quality “made in Germany” products.
the insertion of various options up to the customdeveloped product.
All-round service in our branch in Affi
Our Italian branch is located in Affi near Verona. From here, we have been serving our industry customers for already 5 years. From individual requests to specialised consultation services up to precise product recommendations or project-specific advice
For more information: www.trotec.it info-it@trotec.com
Contract to hire two jack-up rigs awarded by ADNOC Offshore
Award will support ADNOC’s production capacity growth as it responds to growing global demand for lower carbon intensity oil and gas
Over 80% of the contract value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value program
Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 13, 2022: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today, the award of a contract worth $980 million (AED3.6 billion) to ADNOC Drilling to hire two jack-up offshore rigs and associated manpower and equipment. The contract, awarded by ADNOC Offshore, will support the expansion of ADNOC’s production capacity as it responds to the growing global demand for lower carbon intensity oil and gas.
ADNOC Drilling is the largest national drilling company in the Middle East by rig fleet size and this award will leverage the company’s world-class expertise and state-of-the-art rig fleet to further unlock the UAE’s offshore energy resources. Over 80% of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, supporting local economic growth and diversification.
Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, ADNOC Upstream Executive Director said: “This award for the hire of jack-up rigs supports our ongoing efforts to responsibly unlock our lower carbon intensity oil and gas resources, alongside our strategic international partners, and contribute to global energy security. ADNOC Drilling’s world-class capabilities continues to be a key enabler of these efforts. Importantly, this award will also deliver significant in-country value to drive economic growth and diversification, in line with the UAE leadership’s wise directives.”
This award brings the total value of awards from ADNOC Offshore to ADNOC Drilling in 2022 to $5.95 billion (AED21.84 billion) to maximize value from Abu Dhabi’s offshore oil and gas resources. In October, ADNOC Drilling was awarded a contract worth $1.52 billion (AED 5.58 billion) for the provision of jack-up and island rigs and associated Integrated Drilling Services. This followed two awards in August worth $3.43 billion (AED12.59 billion) to hire eight jack-up rigs.
ADNOC Offshore is supporting ADNOC’s drive to expand production capacity to five million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2030 and enable gas self-sufficiency for the UAE, and ADNOC Drilling is a critical to delivering on these strategic objectives. ADNOC Drilling’s rig fleet spans 105 owned rigs, including 28 offshore jack-up units, one of the largest operational jack-up fleets in the world. The company’s expansive rig fleet and expertise are key drivers in its ability to win and service large-scale drilling contracts for customers such as ADNOC Offshore.
Since its foundation in Milan in 1939, Carlo Salvi has evolved over the decades into a leading global technology company based in Garlate, specializing in the manufacture of innovative header machines for cold and hot wire forming. Today, the largest producers of fasteners rely on Carlo Salvi machines to increase their efficiency. Carlo Salvi, a member of the Swiss
Hatebur Group, stands for precision, productivity, and maximum efficiency.
In order to expand its reputation, Carlo Salvi is pushing digitalization, research and development. Marco Pizzi, Chief Commercial Officer at Carlo Salvi: “Industry 4.0 and digitalization are not just buzzwords for us. The
integration of software solutions and the development of versatile headers make our customers more satisfied.”
The company has gone through the pandemic well: “Thanks to good results in international markets and our strengths in digitalization, we had a thriving year,” reports Mr. Pizzi. By investing in digitalization Carlo Salvi was able to put every delivered forming machine through its paces using remote access and thus offer customers uncomplicated and quick service even in the midst of a lockdown.
Carlo Salvi offers turnkey solutions from a single source. The entire production process can be tailored,
master complex shapes without any problems. All Carlo Salvi headers are equipped with a management system that enables the processes to be controlled at any time via remote access.
Marco Pizzi: “We offer an extensive Industry 4.0 service package for maintenance and operation. For us, the interconnectedness also is an opportunity to deepen our expertise and drive market expansion. Looking to the future, we will increase investments in research and development.”
Carlo Salvi engineers are currently working on the first machine that combines high-performance heading with a thread rolling unit. “This project is central because it creates a new product line and enables expansion into new industries,” emphasizes Mr. Pizzi.
The company is aware of the crucial role that its knowhow plays. “The employees are the backbone of Carlo Salvi. We are striving to expand our team” says Marco Pizzi; the planned recruitment of skilled workers affects various areas of the company, in organization, management and development. “As a leading company that is active in a niche, we always have to be prepared for new trends and market requirements. We want to have the answers before the questions are even asked.
This requires an international team of experts, and we believe that additional specialist staff and investments in research and development can give our company a further boost. “
Carlo Salvi will attend the next Fastener Fair Italy in Milan, visit its booth to discover more about its products and reality.
managed, and coordinated for the Customer, starting from initial consultations through development and manufacture to customer service, its forming machines offer enormous possibilities: thread rolling, drilling, and tapping are just a few of the many applications. The forming machines are specifically developed to meet customer requirements and to
For more information: www.carlosalvi.com
As one of the largest system providers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, GEA is highly diversified worldwide. The company has developed an extremely heterogeneous IT infrastructure consisting of more than 60 ERP systems, which are to be replaced by a single ERP instance: SAP S/4HANA.
In the search for a suitable platform to automate the new source-to-pay process, the choice fell on SAP Ariba Guided Buying. This solution offers GEA the flexibility to map the purchasing requirements of their various company units. Moreover, Guided Buying is in
line with GEA’s global digitalisation strategy and can be seamlessly integrated into the existing multi-ERP system environment. The connection to the strategic Ariba functions, which GEA had already introduced for sourcing and contract management with suppliers, is just as simple.
To further facilitate communication with the existing ERP system landscape, SAP S/4HANA Central Procurement (CP) was also introduced. CP acts as an integration layer in which the procurement processes from different ERP systems can be merged, centrally controlled and standardised.
Apsolut is part of the digital procurement transformation at GEAManoj Kanal is ready to replicate the success from projects like GEA in the GCC Region
Following the project launch in March 2021, GEA completed the pilot phase the following autumn, rolling out Ariba Guided Buying and S/4HANA Central Procurement to five country operations in Europe and Asia. As expected, the combined use of the two procurement solutions offers significant advantages, such as an intuitive user interface that allows them to order items from predefined catalogues – whether it is hardware, software, office supplies, energy or marketing services – with just a few clicks.
GEA considers it another great success that Guided Buying was able to raise the catalogue quota to 30 per cent related to the number of transactions. At the same time, the new solution ensures transparency, as it provides a comprehensive overview of requesters, requirements, suppliers and prices. Once Guided Buying has been rolled out to all other GEA legal entities, GEA will for the first time have the opportunity to view all indirect procurement processes in a single central system.
After completion of the pilot project, the two new SAP procurement solutions will be rolled out to further 22 legal entities, then step by step across the group. The entire implementation will be supported by apsolut, specialists in Intelligent Spend Management and Digital Business Transformation.
Manoj Kanal is Managing Director of apsolut GCC, located in Dubai apsolut is an established partner for SAP and SAP
Ariba on-premise, cloud and hybrid procurement solutions, with expertise ranging from SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass to SAP S/4HANA. We are an SAP Gold Partner, multi-awarded SAP Ariba MEE Partner of the Year, an SAP development innovation partner and solution partner of United VARs, the global alliance of top-rated SAP solution providers.
apsolut operates from our offices across Europe and Asia in Bangalore, Beijing, Bielefeld, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hyderabad, London, Madrid, Málaga, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Stuttgart, Tianjin, Vienna, Vijayawada, Warsaw and Zurich. With partners VIVO Consulting and Bloom Consulting, apsolut is also active in Latin America and Australia/New Zealand
For more information: www.ap-solut.com info@ap-solut.com
Contract awarded by ADNOC Offshore for the provision of jack-up and island rigs and associated Integrated Drilling Services (IDS)
Award supports ADNOC's goal to responsibly increase production capacity and meet the growing global demand for reliable, lower carbon intensity oil and gas
Over 80% of the contract value will flow back into the UAE economy through ADNOC's In-Country Value Program
Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 10, 2022: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced today the award of a contract worth $1.53 billion (AED 5.62 billion) to ADNOC Drilling. The award supports the expansion of ADNOC’s offshore operations and its objective to responsibly increase production capacity and meet the growing global demand for reliable, lower carbon intensity oil and gas.
ADNOC Offshore awarded the two-year contract which covers the provision of 12 jack-up rigs and two island rigs and the associated Integrated Drilling Services (IDS). ADNOC Offshore and its strategic international partners continue to maximize value from Abu Dhabi’s offshore oil and gas resources and this award will leverage ADNOC Drilling’s start-to-finish offering as well as its position as the largest drilling company in the region by rig fleet size to drive value and efficiencies while minimizing environmental impact.
Over 80% of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s successful In-Country Value (ICV) program, supporting local economic growth and diversification.
Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, ADNOC Upstream Executive Director, said: “Through this award, ADNOC Offshore will continue to responsibly harness the energy in Abu Dhabi’s waters, as we increase production capacity to meet the world’s growing demand for energy with lower carbon intensity oil and gas. ADNOC Drilling is a world leader in drilling and completion services. Their deep expertise and wide technical capability will maximize value and minimize the environmental foorprint of every well as ADNOC expands its production capacity. The substantial in-country value generated through this contract will support the directives of our wise leadership to grow and diversify the UAE economy.”
This award will support the expansion of ADNOC’s crude oil production capacity to five million barrels per day (mmbpd) by 2030 and gas self-sufficiency for the UAE. ADNOC Drilling has provided IDS to ADNOC Offshore since 2019. The company’s highly competitive position, integrated capabilities and technical expertise have helped increase the efficiency of ADNOC’s offshore operations.
Since ADNOC Drilling launched its IDS offering in 2018, the company has enabled more than $250 million (AED917.5 million) in savings for its customers through the successful end-to-end delivery of drilling and completion services.
Aluminum is a material with an endless life, just think that 75% of the “precious” metal that has always been produced in the world is still used and recycled.
According to the numbers presented at the annual meeting of the 246 companies associated with CIAL - National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Aluminum Packaging, Italy it is also among the highest levels of excellence in terms of the quantity of recycled aluminum produced in 2021. With 52,900 tons of aluminum packaging recycled in the last year, our country confirms itself the European leader in recycling.
With a know-how and expertise gained in the recycling sector for almost 30 years, CAMEC has been supporting all those institutions, companies, operators and municipalities that deal with recovery and specifically want to earn with the treatment and recycling of aluminum.
Our strength lies in our capacity to adapt our knowledge to specific customer requests, being able to manufacture completely “tailor-made” and “turnkey” machinery.
Thanks to Camec, aluminium has a new life and can be recycled indefinitely
Each system is created with different sections that can be “customized” case by case according to the customer’s needs, such as loading and unloading methods, shredding and separation treatment to be carried out and in particular the result to be obtained. Used for the treatment of aluminum in shavings, the combined solution of Tipper-Single-Rotor GSR has a high performance capacity not only for the recycling of aluminum, but with all types of materials, ensuring a proportionately reduced energy consumption.
Choosing a CAMEC combined tipper-shredder solution allows you to make the most of the potential of the two different machines, because right from the design stage the tools are designed to operate in synergy.
dept. is able to study a customized solution that guarantees maximum efficiency to the plant, both in terms of product handling and in terms of correct treatment of aluminum waste, working together with customers to better understand their needs and peculiarities of the processes that are carried out in their factory.
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The shredder of the GSR line inside the complete system supplied is a single-shaft shredder with electric motorization equipped with plates with a high capacity to adapt to the material, capable of shredding even in soft mode. The possibility of having a parallel shaft gearmotor and automatic reversing makes these machines a high-performance single-shaft shredder.
CAMEC, thanks to its great experience in the design and installation of recycling and handling machinery, is the ideal partner for companies looking for a complete solution. Our technical
For more information: www.camec.net info@camec.net
Jubail – October 9, 2022: Under the auspices of HRH, Prince Saud Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and with the presence of H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transportation and Logistics Services, Sipchem has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the largest state-owned railways operator in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
The MoU was signed by Eng. Abdullah Al-Saadoon, CEO of Sipchem, and Dr. Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of Saudi Arabia Railways.
The agreement lays the foundation for both parties to explore mutually beneficial collaboration. At this initial phase, the memorandum aims to identify the opportunities for the future of sustainable transport and logistics of Sipchem products, by working on solutions to efficiently transport SIPCHEM products via railway from its Plants in Jubail Industrial city to Jubail Commercial Port and to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
Eng. Abdullah Al-Saadoon appreciated SAR efforts as an enabler to petrochemical industry to optimize logistics cost and enhance the speed of product delivery to customers, at the same time reduce CO2 emissions. “We are pleased to begin this new collaboration with SAR, that will strengthen further the Petrochemical Industry in Saudi, and positively impacting the environment as well as the society, by reducing truck movements and rely more on effective and sustainable way of transportation.”.
Dr. Bashar Al Malik commented that “Our agreement with Sipchem underlines connectivity both in a conceptual sense as well as literal. We are proud to work alongside pioneering companies and help provide more efficient, reliable and competitive transportation solutions. We look forward progressing into the agreement’s actualization within the dynamic environment in the Kingdom to achieve the objectives of the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics Services and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
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Dr. Eng. Mor Nguirane Chemical Engineer
The energy industry is mostly moving away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Wind and solar are growing exponentially and are set to account for nearly 70% of global electricity production in 2050. Transport is being electrified, with 50% of all new cars sold globally expected to be electric by 2033. With the ability to generate your own electric power using technology such as solar panels, consumers are now also becoming electricity producers. All these changes in the energy system have been facilitated by the advances in the digital technology.
Digitalisation is the growing application of information and communications technology (ICT) across the economy, including energy systems. Digitalisation is the use of digital technologies to change a process and enhance efficiency and benefits.
DIGITALISATION IN ENERGY SECTOR: Making energy systems more efficient and sustainable
Digitalisation is an important instrument for the energy transition and an enabler for energy industry to decarbonize and to decentralize. Digitalisation can make energy systems more connected, efficient, resilient and sustainable.
Digital transformation of the energy sector relies on:
Data availability: in 2015, there were about 15.4 billion connected devices. According to Intel, 200 billion devices will be connected by 2020. Following DNV-GL research, the energy industry believes it has the necessary data to enable Digitalisation.
Data Analytics: computing vast amounts of data to produce actionable insights has submitted a rapid progress. Data analysis technologies give meaning to data and allow making decision.
Connectivity: exchange of data between machines or humans and machines, through digital communications networks has become faster and cheaper;
The technology is in place to enable digital transformation, the data exists and also the tools to extract value from it. Rather than seeing innovation and digitalisation as goals and an end, digitalisation should simply be the means to an end. Digitalisation is the means, for instance, to achieve a higher energy efficiency or a long-term business goal.
Digitalisation can help to increase energy efficiency through technologies that gather and analyse data, then use it to make changes to the physical environment. A wide range of data, directly relevant to energy efficiency, are created every second. These are data on energy consumption or related to it such as weather conditions, consumer purchasing decisions and behaviour and they are gathered from sensors, meters and interfaces.
Data analysis technologies combine these large volumes of data and analyse them to produce instructions or advice for energy efficiency improvements.
To improve energy efficiency digital technologies need to trigger changes in the physical environment that reduce energy consumed and require a connection between the digital and physical worlds. Digital data and analysis can be converted into a physical energy-efficient action automatically (machine-to-machine) or manually (human-to-machine).
The increase of energy efficiency is also about capability of future digitalised energy systems to identify who needs energy and deliver it at the right time, in the right place and at the lowest cost.
Further than increasing energy efficiency and cost reduction, several other perceived benefits rank highly for the energy industry, including creating new products, enhancing customer connections, improving safety, productivity, accessibility and sustainability. However, digitalisation is also raising new security and privacy risks, changing markets, businesses and employment.
Enabling successful digital transformation is not only about technology. It requires change in individual and collective mindset geared towards digitalisation. Organizations can invest millions into new systems, processes and technologies but all this investment will be worthless if the company/community structure and culture don’t let the establishing of the digital transformation strategy. Of the $1.3 trillion that was spent on digital transformation in 2018, it was estimated that $900 billion went to waste. According to the Harvard Business Review the reason why some digital transformation initiatives fail is that although most digital transformation initiatives enable efficiency gains and customer intimacy, if people lack the right mindset to change and the current organizational practices are flawed, digital transformation will simply magnify those flaws.
An increased digitalisation by offering a better-quality service, may result in a rebound effect: energy users consume more energy services than they would have without digital technologies. Estimates of the potential for rebound effects stemming from digital technologies vary between sectors, ranging from less than 10% to nearly 30% more energy consumed for some technologies and end uses.
However, some studies suggest the benefits of digitalisation for energy demand and emissions could be nearly 10 times greater than any negative impacts, but more evidence is needed on how digital technologies could combine to deliver system-wide improvements, and how rebound effects might shorten their benefits if the spread of digital devices increases energy use.
Digitalisation technology is maturing, and the energy industry is getting better at building business cases that drive fundamental change and shake-up traditional ways of working. According to the International Energy Agency, the pace of Digitalisation in energy is increasing. Investment in digital technologies by energy companies has risen sharply over the last few years, with global investment in digital electricity infrastructure and software growing by 20% annually since 2014.
Digitalization and The Future of Energy: Beyond the hype — how to create value by combining digital technology, people and business strategy by DNV-GL;
Digitalization and The Future of Energy Management by DNV-GL;
Energy Efficiency 2019 by IEA;
Digital Transformation Is Not About Technology by Behnam Tabrizi, Ed Lam, Kirk Girard and Vernon Irvin;
Born in 2018 from the collaboration of Oilfield experts, former operational colleagues on site, ECS has been pushed into the oilfield market with cunning and intelligence and over the years, ECS has evolved, improved and enlarged.
ECS – Energy Consulting Services is an innovative upstream provider specialized in engineering consultancy, laboratory services, chemicals and personnel supply in the Pressure Pumping domain including Cementing, Stimulation and Gravel Pack.
ECS offers a selected range of oilfield chemicals: drilling chemicals, cementing, stimulation, gravel pack and production chemicals and it is up to date with the advanced simulation software and reliable technical design, in order to advise and create effective solutions.
ECS also provides Laboratory Services using latest technologies and methodologies to offer accurate and reliable results. We can test and supply Cement systems to suit your specific requirements.
Competitive prices, ability to select and quality and satisfaction guarantee have led and are leading ECS to compete and often dominate on big enterprises of the sector.
ECS strategy is based on few but fundamental principles:
-Operational excellence and success of our products and services, as well as our advice and consultancy; -customer intimacy because getting to know our Client, allow us to better satisfy his requests; -innovation on the updated machinery, materials and technologies.
ECS knows that people are key to the success of the business, reason why ECS cared to know and retain its collaborators, establishing relationships that go beyond working hours. ECS likes to trust every single subject of the company and it strives to consolidate connections based on mutual respect and good communication.
ECS is proud to have always offered job positions of outstanding importance and level. They require challenge, responsibility and initiative and, for those who have proved the right attitude, they have become lasting and essential collaborations.
Our employees are empowered, accountable and
enthusiastically focused on growth. They know from the beginning that ECS promote a safety-first culture. and encourage safe working conditions and behaviours.
ECS is committed to development, so it swiftly and efficiently adapts to changing environments. ECS makes timely, data-driven decisions.
In order to face the large amount of engagements obtained in recent years, ECS has decided to open two specialized branches, one for services and one for engineering.
Phoenix Services and Phoenix Engineering are the two companies that have been traveling on their way for a year now, but they have been anchored at the same principles and values that are the basis of ECS.
Both these young and dynamic companies are managed by a twenty years experienced team. Phoenix Services & Engineering are constantly evolving and adapting to the customers demands, demonstrating flexibility and desire to provide seamless services.
The wide range of services vary from Well intervention (pumping , coild tubing, sand jet, plug & abandonment, pressure) to Technical inspections, from downhole tools to custom made services (stimulation,
P&A, gravel pack programs – cost saving – stock optimization).
For what it concerns Engineering, they offers Laboratory calibration and maintenence, new slurries development and innovations on digital and updated tools.
A strong network of experts in Cementing, Stimulation, Geosciences, Geomechanics is available to offer a tailor-made solution to your problem.
Both Phoenix services & Engineering and ECS provide assistance to customers worldwide, throughout the lifecycles of their projects, in the area of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment.
The environment has been a subject on which the whole ECS Group has been working a lot. Sustainability considerations has always been an integral part in the formulation of strategy and in decision making.
The adoption of sustainable strategies and practices allows a more rational use of resources with a consequent reduction in waste and costs and Carbon neutrality.
Recently, ECS has opened another branch to off¬er environmentally sound, sustainable and innovative solutions, trying to reduce the impact on the environment.
ENHANCE is the ECS product line that deals with the development and supply of chemical products for the production of oil & gas, using raw materials and solvents with low environmental impact.
ECS ENHANCE production vary from OIW and reverse emulsion at separation stage, foam control for separation and gas sweetening units, to row improvers like pressure drop in turbulent row or high viscous crudes, and produced water clari cation (injection/ disposal).
For more information: www.group-ecs.com
UFS is an Italian company specialized in threading tools.
With its brand it designs, produces and markets a wide range of products, displayed in the catalog, and also supplies “private label” products for specialized retail chains. UFS also manufactures “special” products based on the customer’s design or in co-design. It has a total of about 80 employees and collaborators, besides many agents.
In the last 20 years
UFS has been able to adapt its resources to the needs of the market with technical, productive and organizational transformations that characterized its constant development.
Production expansions, new research, the use of latest generation computerized systems for the management and the scheduling of orders and quality certifications, have been natural and continuous evolutions that consolidated the organization of
UFS, over 75 years of passion in the world of threading
internal resources and tasks, making it possible to achieve great productivity and complete control of the entire operating process.
Various automatic warehouses, divided by raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, together with a well-organized logistics, guarantee deliveries within 48 hours from order confirmation. The activities take place in three factories that perform complementary processes of the entire product cycle. Site 1, the historic plant that underwent the first transformation in the 1970s, is an area of 50 production units; mainly special grinding with numerical control, but also washing, polishing, drilling, marking, painting and labeling systems. Additionally, all the offices are located in Site 1.
Site 2 is located a short distance away. The plant was equipped in 2000 and used to place the most advanced technological part which includes the technical office that designs the tools and the R&D area where the metrology laboratory “B” is also located, with an adjoining test room to check the functionality and cycle of the products
Over the years Site 2 has been further expanded and equipped for plasma coatings (PVD) that characterize the tools used in highly automated series machining and for which the tool requires high resistance to wear and machining temperatures in addition to ease of chip evacuation.
And then, Site 3, which is fully functional since 2019 and concentrates all the activities for the production of blanks, profiled and hardened materials.
Here there are also the turning production departments, the hardening department and the metrological laboratory “A” used for all metallographic analyzes; precise checks both with the analysis of special steel bars, using the mass spectrometer, and on the hardened material with analysis of the hardness of the charges and the control of carbides.
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Connected, intelligent solutions transform E&P workflows—delivering improved efficiency, consistency and performance with reduced footprint
LUCERNE, September 22, 2022 – Schlumberger has announced the introduction of Neuro* autonomous solutions. These solutions use advanced cloud-based software and connected intelligent systems that create a continuous feedback loop between surface and downhole. This significantly increases the efficiency and consistency of E&P operations while reducing human intervention and footprint. The announcement was made at the Schlumberger Digital Forum, which is taking place this week in Lucerne, Switzerland.
“Neuro autonomous solutions transform hydrocarbon exploration and development workflows for the well construction process today and lay the groundwork for our customers to achieve fully autonomous operations tomorrow,” said Abdellah Merad, EVP, Core Services & Equipment, Schlumberger. “Over the next several years, we will scale autonomous solutions across the energy value chain to revolutionize our industry’s operating model and achieve higher-value outcomes for our customers.”
Schlumberger’s first Neuro solution delivers steering autonomy for directional drilling. The solution uses artificial intelligence with surface and downhole automation workflows to self-determine steering sequences and deliver the well trajectory on plan. As the well is drilled, a real-time continuous feedback loop between an intelligent downhole system and a surface advisory system automates downlinks, reducing control loop time. The instantaneous correlation between downhole and surface actions in accordance with the well plan significantly reduces risk, refines precision and increases efficiency—reducing associated drilling emissions.
Neuro autonomous solutions for directional drilling have been deployed across North America, South America, Middle East and East Asia. The solution has been deployed on more than 50 rigs across 10 countries and executed on 131 customer wells, drilling 612,000 feet. In the Middle East, an operator recently used the solution to autonomously drill a well from 22° to 90° inclination with a curve section measuring 2,500 feet and a 5,400-foot lateral section. Both sections were performed using an autonomous-capable rotary steerable system that contributed to the balance between surface and downhole autonomy enabling the operator to reduce downlinks by 33%, as compared to offset wells drilled in manual mode, while achieving a 13% increase in rate of penetration (ROP).
For more information about Neuro autonomous solutions, visit www.slb.com/neuro.
Curvet was founded in 1976 in Bottega di Vallefoglia in Pesaro and immediately specialized in the processing and production of curved safety glass.
To date it is one of the few companies in Europe capable of producing curved and tempered glass, with unique and innovative solutions for all sectors in
which the use of this material is required.
Construction, furniture, refrigeration industry, automotive industry, household appliances, stoves, boating, bathroom furniture, to name but a few, find in this company an ideal partner with whom to experiment and solve any type of project, as it is
The curved safety glass, to improve the quality of the environments
able to operate on the most diverse crystals types, dimensions and thicknesses, always guaranteeing an aesthetically and functionally perfect product.
This is because it has invested capital in technology and machinery always at the forefront and in training of highly specialized personnel, who are capable of with passion and great professional seriousness to develop exclusive glass bending and tempering systems, far exceeding the technical capabilities of the plants. All Curvet products respond the characteristics required by each reference standard. If it’s Curvet it shows.
Curvet is currently one of the first companies in the sector, with various factories spread over an area of over 25,000 square meters with 100 employees at the qualified and specialized ovens and machines, in the processing of flat glass and silk-screen printing and painting systems for coloring, which work 24 hours a day.
The differentiation of the plants and the consequent production capacity and flexibility have allowed the company to realize in a short time and therefore also with costs contents, any type of glass: from the normal
curved to the tempered one, from the stratified one to the low emissivity one, to the double glazing and to the heated glass to arrive to Curvet Next, an absolute novelty of the house.
A patented product that can be used in our homes as a completely recyclable hob, safer because it is tempered, flexible in shape and in the colors and performing.
Tests and inspections are carried out on all products to guarantee the excellent quality of the product, certified among other things by safety certifications. released by the appropriate institutes. Following the Curvet technological innovations, glass today is able to replace the shapes and safety of plastic material, guaranteeing plus total respect for the health of the environment, as it is a completely recyclable material. The glass processing plants also do not produce waste toxic since the only waste material is the glass itself.
There is not much certainty as to who invented glass, certainly Curvet over forty years ago he created the tools to bend it and make it matter of daily life, giving it a new dimension, transforming it into an object of use,
furniture, support, decoration, a casket of color and light and also an expression of design international source for protection, safety and manufacturing tools renewable energy. Today Curvet produces curved and flat glass for small and large supplies, mainly for architecture, construction, street furniture, furniture commercial, technical furniture for cold and heat, civil furniture, bathroom furniture, household appliances, boating, automotive, handling. The Curvet policy a support of quality was established to connect our customers’ requirements to improvement goals.
For more information: www.curvet.it
The Italian company Polylayertech was founded after many years working in the Extrusion of Polypropylene of all kinds of profiles. This enable PolylayerTech to be one step ahead in sealing and converting market of Polypropylene extrusion grade. The flexibility of the sealing and con-verting problems remains our main target. PolylayerTech is located in the North East of Italy, very close to the well known city of Venice. We are operating in the post Polypropylene extru-
sion sealing and converting markets and products. Our mission is to solve the welding and con-verting problem with specific and special customize lines, i.e. edge sealing line for layer pad ei-ther on line sealing, Sleeves for boxes, thick and light material, medical boxes and all other re-quirements for our customers. We continuously keep interaction with our partners in order to im-prove the technology, the productivity and to simplify the user-interface of our
machines. In this context, Polylayertech particularly puts emphasis on the importance to advance the skill of auto-mation. This enables our partners to benefit from our high competitive lines in terms of the quality of the products offered to them as well as the productivity of their company. We offer solu-tions on any design, sealing and converting issue? We are the only one capable to offer you the most cost effective and unique solutions for your problems. We customize lines and your line will be the only line of its kind, it is yours. There will be no other copies around the world.
Nothing is more costly than an unforeseen breakdown in production resulting from a defective machine. The regular and professional quality provided by PolylayerTech minimizes this risk, which increases the availability and productivity of your machine. We will keep you informed of the current status of your PolylayerTech equipments. We put our technicians at your disposal to safeguard the smooth running of your production lines. They will provide support in the complex tasks involved in keeping the line running, until your own employees have acquired the nec-essary knowledge and skills, our technicians will remain at your premises for an agreed period of time. We keep you up to date and you decide when you are ready to take over. We give you the possibility to optimize your list of critical parts on hand by selective supplement, so you can be sure that the key parts are available for immediate delivery in case of a breakdown.. The list in-cludes consumables, key parts and components requiring special delivery. We will provide a sug-gest list of parts, a set of individual recommendations or you may decide which parts you wish to hold in stock.
PolylayerTech SRLS, in its natural evolution, has managed to create a structure that perfectly combines the advantages of a mid-sized company with the technological culture and the know-how of large businesses. Dynamicity and flexibility are the special characteristics that the company has managed to blend with an efficient, constantly developing new post extrusion sealing manufacturing technology and process. Today we are the reference point for the sealing of polypropylene sheets. We are the reference in the market for our ability to solve Customers sealing and converting problems, through solutions economically, and environmentally oriented.
PolylayerTech is a market leader worldwide for polypropylene products, more than 95% of the total turnover is made on the European market. Our goal is to grow the European countries even more and we want to focus worldwide in countries such as USA, EMEA and Asia.
We are working as a worldwide consulting company in extrusion, welding converting PP sheets, business
plan, temporary management, Project Leader and new products, bringing to the market innovative, value added, and consumer green packaging solutions. Our team enables us to provide personalized consulting services, extrusion spare parts etc. The combination of our unique specialized skill sets in plastic extrusion, converting, packaging, process machinery put us in the lead position, worldwide. Our passion is to innovate and develop turn-key custom effective solutions for plastics packaging and visual markets.
•Purpose: To be a leader in the sealing and converting Polypropylene industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.
•Vision: To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed customers.
•Mission statement: To build long term relationships with our (Partners) customers and clients and provide exceptional customer services by pursuing business through innovation and advanced technology.
•Core values: We believe in treating our customers with respect and faith• We grow through creativity, invention and innovation. • We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning
•Goals• Worldwide expansion in the field post extrusion sealing and converting Polypropylene and develop a strong base of key customers.• Increase the investments of the company to support the development of technology.• To build the best reputation in the field of sealing, converting and customized and become a key player in the industry.
For more information: www.polylayertech.com info@polylayertech.com
September 22, 2022 – Olivier Le Peuch has been both a witness and a participant in the industry’s digital evolution over his thirty-five-year career at Schlumberger. Today, as the company’s chief executive officer, he sees digital as a great “accelerator” for the industry to address the dual energy access and climate challenges the world is facing.
Speaking recently at Schlumberger’s Digital Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland, Le Peuch said “our industry is being called upon to supply the energy that fills structural supply and demand gap and keeps economies growing, while rapidly transitioning the energy system.”
It’s in the context of this dynamic energy landscape that operators must find ways to balance more economic opportunities for producing oil and gas with reducing footprint to meet net zero targets. Le Peuch pointed to digital as key to achieving this mandate for a “higher value, lower carbon energy future.”
“We enter this future better equipped with digital technology, which is a powerful tool for delivering higher value in terms of performance and decarbonization.”
Our industry’s digital transformation, which has been underway for many years, means that today everything can be connected—people, data and equipment. This is made possible by open platforms, which liberate data, de-silo operations, and enable automation and autonomy to optimize industry workflows that improve efficiency and performance.
Open platforms play another important role: Making multi-stakeholder and industry collaboration possible. This is vital to our industry’s ability to accelerate innovation and decarbonization to succeed in the future low carbon economy.
Today, companies both inside and outside of the industry are joining forces with Schlumberger to do just this.
At the Digital Forum, we announced our plans to collaborate with Aramco on the development of a digital platform that will provide sustainability solutions for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The platform will enable customers to measure and report baselines, targets, emissions, offsets and credits, which will help them manage their carbon footprints more effectively.
We also announced our Digital Platform Partner Program and Enterprise Data Solution.
The Digital Platform Partner Program will enable independent software vendors to build new applications and software and offer them to the market on the platform. Customers will be able to access a broad range of interoperable digital solutions, enabling data-driven decision making across the energy value chain and rapidly accelerating the time to value.
The Enterprise Data Solution, powered by Microsoft Energy Data Services, will enable customers to integrate subsurface data with technologies and workflows from multiple vendors. Developed in alignment with the emerging requirements of the OSDU™ Technical Standard—the solution makes data accessible on an unprecedented scale for the global energy industry.
“The long-term competitiveness of our industry depends on our ability to effectively harness technology, data and deeper collaboration,” Le Peuch said.
Digital solutions are the foundation that make this possible. As the industry rapidly moves to a higher value, lower carbon energy future, digital will be both an enabler and an accelerant for our industry to economically produce the energy supply the world needs while meeting crucial net zero targets.
Key milestone achieved in building the partnership among three Abu Dhabi national champions that will turn Masdar into one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world and a pioneer in green hydrogen. The new Masdar will support delivery of the UAE’s net zero by 2050 strategic initiative and will be a global champion for clean energy.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) have entered into binding agreements for TAQA and ADNOC to purchase stakes in Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) from Mubadala.
This is a major milestone towards completing the transaction announced late last year by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The partnership sets out to create a global clean energy powerhouse that consolidates the renewable energy and green hydrogen efforts of TAQA, Mubadala and ADNOC under the Masdar brand.
The transaction puts a value for the new Masdar joint ventures at approximately AED 7 billion (USD 1.9 billion) on a 100% equity basis. The binding agreements will see TAQA acquire a 43% controlling stake in Masdar’s renewables business with Mubadala retaining a 33% interest, and ADNOC owning the remaining 24% interest.
Meanwhile, ADNOC will hold a 43% controlling stake in Masdar’s new green hydrogen joint venture, Mubadala will retain a 33% interest and TAQA will hold a 24% effective stake.
As part of the deal TAQA will contribute its rights to a minimum 40% share in future Abu Dhabi renewable projects and green hydrogen projects.
Jasim Husain Thabet, TAQA’s Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, commented: “Today’s signing of binding agreements for this transaction demonstrates how TAQA has firmly established itself as a low carbon power and water champion. At the completion of this transaction TAQA will exceed its 2030 targets of having more than 30% of its generation capacity from renewable energy and will accelerate our future growth plans as the demand for renewable power and green hydrogen projects significantly increase.
Working closely with Mubadala and ADNOC we will transform the energy landscape through Masdar, grounded in collaboration and great ambition to drive forward the UAE’s ‘Net-Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative’.”
Khaled Salmeen, Executive Director of the Downstream Industry, Marketing & Trading Directorate, ADNOC commented: “Signing of the binding agreements for this landmark transaction marks another important milestone in ADNOC’s ongoing journey to future proof its operations and grow its new energies business. We are excited to join forces with TAQA and Mubadala, consolidating our combined efforts to create a new national champion for renewable energy and green hydrogen. ADNOC has been a reliable supplier of energy to customers around the world for more than five decades and we are confident that this new world-class partnership will continue to position the UAE at the forefront of the global energy transition, while cementing ADNOC’s foray into the international clean energy space.”
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, UAE Investments of Mubadala Investment Company, commented: “This milestone is a clear testament of Mubadala’s commitment to realizing the UAE’s long-term sustainability ambitions. We established Masdar 16 years ago with the foresight to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and advance the global energy transition. Today’s signing with two of Abu Dhabi’s key energy players, ADNOC and TAQA, further cements Mubadala’s responsible investing strategy and is one step closer to delivering on the UAE’s sustainability aspirations. The new shareholding structure of Masdar solidifies the strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi’s powerhouses, consolidating the UAE’s pioneering position as a forward-looking global energy leader.”
The transaction is still subject to the completion of necessary transaction requirements, including obtaining relevant third party and regulatory approvals, expected to take a number of months.
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It may happen that you need to increase the output capacity of a fan in order to increase the plant’s productivity.
However, it is not always necessary to completely change the fan with a larger one with a greater installed power.
Starting from an analysis of the initial performance (flow rate and pressure of the fan), with an appropriate study one can in fact find different solutions to obtain the desired increase.
In the last case solved for one of my customers, we managed, for example, to increase the flow rate of extracted fumes by 20%, without replacing the fan and maintaining the same motor power.
Usually, as the flow rate increases, the power input also increases accordingly. The limit in most cases then becomes the power available to the motor.
Most probably you know that by increasing the speed of rotation of the fan, the flow rate also increases. Perhaps you do not know, however, that the power
input in this case increases much more rapidly. To give you an idea, a 20% increase in rotation speed leads to a 20% increase in flow rate and 73% increase in power.
The mechanical resistance of the fan rotor is also compromised if a certain rotation speed is exceeded. This is why an analysis of the data and advice from a fan expert who - after careful design - can give you the best solution to meet your needs is essential in these cases.
In the case of the customer mentioned above, for example, after measuring the aeraulic characteristics of the system, we found a solution that would allow the target of a 20% increase in flow rate to be achieved at the lowest possible cost.
A new impeller was installed, capable of providing a higher flow rate but with a significantly higher efficiency. In this way, for a 20% increase in flow rate, the output only went up by about 15%.
Obviously, it is not possible to find a solution for all cases. Each situation must be analyzed and studied
in detail in order to guarantee the best result at the lowest cost while maintaining the safety and reliability of the system.
To find out how to increase the productivity of your plant, without completely replacing the fans, request a free consultation from one of PBN’s technicians. www.pbnventilatori.it
For more information: www.pbn.it diego.perfettibile@pbn.it
Pompe Cucchi designs, manufactures and sells transfer gear pumps, metering gear pumps, piston and diaphragm metering pumps. It has been present for over 60 years in the metering and fluid transfer sector and it operates in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System.
Our production complies with the 2006/42/ CE, 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE, 2004/108/CE directives and with the UNI EN ISO 12100, UNI EN ISO 13732-1, UNI EN 809, UNI EN ISO 14847 standards, TRCU010 (EAC), TRCU012.
The corporate mission is to design and manufacture metering and transfer pumps following criteria of product engineering that meet out customers’ needs: quality, reliability in time, simple inspection, maintenance and cleaning and also to offer a competent technical assistance based on a team of experts in order to find solutions for multiple sectors through the use of innovative materials. Engineering, experience, competence, passion and commitment: this is the formula that Pompe Cucchi follows in its everyday work to offer you the best.
Examples of sectors in which our pumps are used:
Petroleum, diesel fuel, emulsions, demineralized water, oils, diathermic oils, gasoline, liquid gas, water in the circuits of solar panels.
Yogurt, melted butter, melted cheese, margarine, flavorings, fruit juices, chocolate, olive oil, fats, jam.
Liquid molasses, additives for irrigation, water nebulization for small irrigation systems and disinfestation systems.
Water-based paints, paints plus solvents, solvents, inks.
Fuels, foaming agents, oils for the construction of bronze
Cutting oils, emulsions.
Liquid pastes and creams, syrups, fuelling for small autoclaves for sterilization.
COSMETIC SECTOR
Liquid creams, essences, aromas, shampoos, liquid soaps, toothpaste, shower gels, lotions.
Oils plus traces of ammonia, oils plus freon, freon.
CONCRETE SECTOR
Pumping/metering of concrete additives.
Glues, adhesives, dyes.
PAPER INDUSTRY
Glues, adhesives, dyes, cellulose.
High pressure thrust of foaming agent.
INDUSTRIAL FLOOR WASHING MACHINERY INDUSTRY
Nebulization of water or saponified water.
PAINT FACTORY MACHINERY INDUSTRY Colors, paints, pigments.
DOUBLE GLASS ASSEMBLY MACHINERY SECTOR
Silicones, rubbers, additives.
ROAD MAINTENANCE MACHINERY SECTOR
Bitumen emulsion, bitumen, tar emulsions.
PLANT SECTOR
All of the liquids mentioned above.
Acetates, acids, adhesives, additives, alcohols, starches, ammonia, waxes, glues, detergents, hexanes, freon, fats, isocyanates, liquid insulators, latex, paraffins, polyol, resins, soaps, shampoos, acid/ basic solutions, liquid silicone, solvents.
A worldwide commercial network. Marketing of production is assigned to a network of agents and a series of distributors located all over the world.
For more information; www.pompecucchi.it sales@pompecucchi.it
Figure 1: DifRob®: Prototype for non-destructive and non-invasive on-site lattice measurements.
Figure 2: Example of data collected from a surface as it is with fit and decomposition. The surface effect reduction process is comprised by five processing levels with increasing complexity and refinement.
Origin of the Company and its development XRD-Tools s.r.l. was born as a spin-off of the University of Pisa. Three stakeholders are the team of XRDTools s.r.l. and Giovanni Berti was the inspirer and founder with a large majority. Its academic know-how was released with a specific resolution of the Pisa
University Rector. He owns four families of patents for 56 international grants; it has a continental graphic trademark DifRob® and a national one more. Other advances are underway.
The main product is the robotic diffractometer:
DifRob®. It consists of an operating unit with nine degrees of freedom, control and service electronics; it is mounted on a tracked trolley with three other degrees of freedom and possibility of movement even on pivoting wheels. All this offers great flexibility of use in numerous operational scenarios, where it is necessary to analyze the material of objects in operation (inspection in service by on site XRD).
The instrument collects data on site, useful for qualifying the properties of the materials for use suitability in service.
Geographical context in which it operates Interesting prospects are possible in the Italian, Middle European, USA, East Asia and Middle East markets.
The current size of the company currently allows for operating in three national regions.
Performs lattice measurements. It is an early diagnosis that enables the manager to monitor plants and infrastructures for safe and preventive maintenance interventions.
Recent developments have indicated the path to improve the data collections reliability from surfaces as they are on site. They reduce the historical problem related to the pre-analysis treatment of materials. Treating the materials before analysis inevitably implies losing the qualifying properties for use.
The realization of the hardware and software are performed partly internally and to a greater extent externally and then assembled.
Both proofs of concept for new applications and measurement services for now stable applications are carried out.
This technology can be exploited in different industrial sectors: mechanics, chemistry, buildings and monuments, cultural heritage, bioengineering and medicine, food, environment, forensic activities and customs controls and other civil and military sectors. Cyclic, generation of new phases, strength of cements and dispersion of microplastics, etc. The diagnostic procedures are aimed at the analysis of materials, the structural integrity and prognostic monitoring checks.
The controls determine the quality of the welds, the roughness of the surfaces, the porosity, the density, the granularity and its dispersion, the composition of the alloys and mixtures, friction, wear. These properties qualify the integrity of the material and originate at the micro-nano-metric scale, where the presence of residual stresses, creeps and microstructures affect the rheology of the lattice to external physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal stresses.
For more information; www.xrd-tools.it www.difrob.it Info@xrd-tools.it
Thanks to the automatic load weight sensing and balancing technology the INDEVA® manipulators allows you to handle loads of different weights or loads with changing weight (e.g.: bags being emptied) without any system adjustment or presetting; the operator can handle loads of different weights in an intuitive, precise and natural way as if you were working without the aid of a machine.
An INDEVA® manipulator responds in real time: it moves as fast or as slow as the operator decides, using fingertip control with minimal effort and instant response, allowing you to lift and move loads up to 320 Kg almost effortless.
Thanks to the electronic control an INDEVA allows for precise and coordinated movements, with accurate
load placement, so reducing the risk of load damage and stress for the operator.
The use of an INDEVA® electronic manipulator increases productivity and improves ergonomics and safety. In fact, to effectively improve operator wellness and achieve ergonomic and safe handling operations, it is necessary that the manipulator eliminates not only the strain during load lifting (along the vertical axis), but also the inertia during acceleration, braking or direction changes. This can be achieved only by an electronically controlled manipulator.
The INDEVA® Manipulators can be coupled with a variety of load grippers, both standard and custom to
intelligent solution for handling rigid glass or metal sheets with a smooth, non-porous surface, 5 to 30 mm thick, weighing up to 250 kg.
This manipulator has all the advantages of an INDEVA®: electronic control, compactness of the gripping tools, smooth and precise movements, as well as safety against accidental load drop and preventing uncontrolled movements that are risky for the operator.
Vac-U-Grip Panels, thanks to being industrialized, ensures a high level of reliability and efficiency.
The range includes 3 models: Pick& Place, Tilting (90°), Tilting & Rotation (90°). Various sizes of suction cup frames are available according to the size of the panels you have to move.
Up/down movements and load positioning are exceptionally smooth, fast and precise: with almost no effort (about 300 gr), the operator can easily and ergonomically lift a panel of up to 250 kg.
Four standard handle sizes are available to suit different applications and always ensure an ergonomic position of the arms and hands.
It is ideal for simple applications and quick, noncomplex work cycles. It is possible to quickly and very easily replace different gripping tools for handling a variety of loads.
Liftronic® EASY offers the countless benefits of an INDEVA® at a fraction of the cost of a hoist.
Compared to a hoist or pneumatic manipulator, Liftronic® EASY enables faster handling speed, precision load positioning, great maneuverability, automatic weight detection, resulting in increased productivity, ergonomics for the operator and safety for delicate loads. It is simple to install, operate and maintain. The technological advantages and competitive price make Liftronic® EASY an investment with return in the very short term.
suit countless applications in many industry sectors. Read here below about 2 models from the INDEVA range.
The Liftronic® Vac-U-Grip Panels is the cutting-edge, safe, ergonomic, reliable and industry 4.0-suitable
For more information: www.indevagroup.com info@it.indevagroup.com
The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Aramco”) today announced the signing of an equity purchase agreement to acquire Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) global products business (“Valvoline Global Products” or “VGP”) for US$2.65 billion. The transaction is subject to certain customary adjustments set forth in the equity purchase agreement.
DHAHRAN, August 01, 2022- Valvoline Global Products is a leading worldwide independent producer and distributor of premium branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, and automotive chemicals.
Aramco will benefit from VGP’s robust manufacturing and distribution network, significant R&D capabilities, strong partnerships with major OEMs, and a 150-year legacy of global brand recognition as it pursues opportunities to extend the brand globally. The strategic acquisition will complement Aramco’s line of premium branded lubricant products, optimize its global base oils production capabilities, and expand Aramco’s own R&D activities and partnerships with OEMs.
Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Senior Vice President of Downstream, said: “Valvoline’s global products business fits perfectly with Aramco’s growth strategy for lubricants as it will leverage our global base oils production, contribute to our R&D capabilities and strengthen our existing relationships with OEMs. Valvoline’s brand strength and global recognition will continue to be developed and extended under Aramco’s stewardship. We are also very excited to have the outstanding people of VGP join the Aramco family as we continue to execute on our ambitious strategy.”
Following the transaction, Valvoline will focus on its market leading Retail Services business, including further enhancing its growth trajectory and world-class service model. Retail Services expects to benefit from a strong balance sheet and a clear strategy for value creation, including extending its world-class preventive auto maintenance service model to EV owners, and fleets as the car parc evolves.
“The sale of Global Products represents the successful outcome of our strategy to unlock the full, long-term value of our strong but differentiated Retail Services and Global Products businesses,” said Sam Mitchell, Valvoline CEO. “We have built two leading businesses that are well-positioned for continued success as they pursue their individual strategic priorities. We are pleased that our Global Products team will have a strategic new home with Aramco to further grow the business while developing the brand into a global lubricants leader.”
Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.
In few months, Mercan will be celebrating its 35th years. When we look throughout the few decades since the establishment, we can surely find several terms which describe the company but if one word were chosen to describe the company, “passion” would fit best.
The company’s founder, Mr. Ergun Uyar who has Phd in mechanical Engineering has always been passionate about engineering and innovation. After getting graduated, he devoted first six years to some innovation on steering technology of commercial vehicles. Then, he decided to change his path and founded his own company.
He always has been a good student and loves making
researches and learning. His passion to engineering and learning helped him to find innovative solutions even in the toughest situation. He leaded his company with his ideas since early 90s.
The company was running on many different fields but the key was always the same. Delivering lots of turnkey projects and producing modernized leather processing machines during two decades, creating lots of innovative solutions and being value added oriented are the main outcomes of passionate engineering.
The company decided to choose another path to follow since since 2010.
Being solution oriented manufacturing partner of
giant brands has been more interesting than ever. Meanwhile, the construction equipment industry’s share has been growing dramatically.
The second generation is integrated into the company since 15 years.
They have a decisive role in newly drawn path. After joining lots of exhibitons worldwide, the company’s market analysis and evaluations resulted in setting a new goal. To be one of the best fuel & hydraulic tank manufacturer in the world.
The company keep passion, energy, openmindedness, innovative attitude, solution oriented mentality at higher level than ever and ready for new challenges…
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