The POWER Interview: Predictive Maintenance Key for Solid Solar Performance
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2024
Operators of utility-scale commercial solar farms know the importance of predictive maintenance for their installations.
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POWER Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2024
Operators of utility-scale commercial solar farms know the importance of predictive maintenance for their installations.
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
JUNE 16, 2025
In today’s complex industrial environments, predictive maintenance remains a key challenge for Energy, Utilities, and Manufacturing sectors. This post outlines an agentic solution for predictive maintenance using generative AI agents. In this scenario, we have a variety of electric motors in the field, sending sensor readings.
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NGT News
JANUARY 10, 2023
Voltera, a company that develops and operates electric vehicle charging facilities as a full-service turnkey solution for clients, is partnering with Amerit Fleet Solutions, an EV fleet maintenance company. The post Voltera, Amerit Focus on EV Fleet Maintenance Under New Partnership appeared first on NGT News.
McKinsey
JULY 13, 2021
Comparing operation and maintenance performance of different roads is complex, but it can help improve efficiency for roadway owners and operators and unlock much-needed capital.
NGT News
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Mack LR Electric will provide the community with reduced emissions, maintenance and fuel costs and is expected to be in full operation in the fall of […]. The Town of Cary in North Carolina has ordered a Mack Truck’s Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle to reaffirm its commitment to sustainability and its citizens.
NGT News
AUGUST 29, 2022
says it recently inked a number of new supply deals for renewable natural gas (RNG) fleet fuel, as well as signed several contracts for natural gas refueling operations, maintenance and construction. “As As fleet operators of large vehicles look at the entire alternative fuel landscape, RNG continues to rise to the top […].
McKinsey
JULY 19, 2021
Why many tech-driven maintenance programs are not working and what to do about it.
Offshore Engineer
JUNE 11, 2025
RWE Offshore Wind has awarded two long term agreements to Clarkson Port Services to support the operations and maintenance activities at its 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project…
Rigzone
JUNE 19, 2025
It is expected to be used by the operator to perform subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) and installation services in the Gulf of America.
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In its quest to drive down costs while boosting safety, the nuclear industry has ramped up efforts to streamline operations and maintenance (O&M). New approaches target efficiency and resilience. If there The post How Nuclear O&M Is Evolving for the Emerging Power Paradigm appeared first on POWER Magazine.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 14, 2019
A predictive-maintenance program might be the worst way to use it. Chemicals plants often have plenty of good data on equipment performance and reliability.
NGT News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
says it has closed a number of new deals for renewable natural gas (RNG), with new fueling contracts, construction of additional fueling infrastructure, and operations and maintenance contracts. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Enverus
APRIL 17, 2025
This isn’t simply a matter of swapping one energy source for another it requires operating within distinctly different paradigms simultaneously. Managing both established and emerging energy sources requires navigating distinct operational paradigms, regulatory requirements, and technological frameworks simultaneously.
American Gas Association
MAY 23, 2025
Many might not realize that the scene at AGAs recent Operations Conference and Biennial Exhibition would be similar to something out of the Jetsons complete with a robot assistant to help attendees navigate the showroom floor. That efficiency helps keep more families, businesses, and communities across the country fueled 3.5
NGT News
JUNE 21, 2023
Desert Cab, a taxi service provider in Las Vegas, has selected TeraWatt Infrastructure to further enable its fleet’s electrification with software, operations and maintenance services. TeraWatt will provide charging management software, O&M service, and EV education and training for Desert Cab drivers.
Egypt Oil & Gas
MARCH 6, 2025
SLB has launched its new EWC electric well control technology, which aim to lower costs and enhance the safety of drilling operations. This will help customers make better-informed decisions about the operation and maintenance of the well control system, reducing nonproductive time and minimizing opex, SLB said on Tuesday.
PetroSync
MAY 31, 2025
Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) plays a crucial role in how we manage and maintain industrial assets. It’s a program where the people operating the machinery actively participate in keeping those assets working well. The post Operator-Driven Reliability in Industrial Operations appeared first on PetroSync Blog.
Rigzone
JUNE 9, 2025
Forecasts indicate sufficient transmission and spare capacity to meet peak demand and operating reserves, with spare operable capacity estimated between 4,700 MW and over 17,000 MW, NPCC said in a media release. NPCC said that throughout the summer it will continue monitoring the operational status of the bulk power system.
Oil Review Middle East
JUNE 19, 2025
John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and part of Smiths Group plc, has unveiled the Type 93AX Coaxial Separation Seal, a cutting-edge dry gas sealing solution designed to help customers reduce emissions, enhance equipment reliability, and lower operational costs.
BOE Report
MARCH 27, 2025
Cenovus will begin planned maintenance work on multiple units at its 160,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Toledo, Ohio in mid April, a source familiar with plant operations said on Thursday. Roughly a third of the facility will be down for maintenance as early as the second week of April, the source said.
Oil & Gas 360º
MARCH 13, 2025
The FPSO will remain at its current location, supporting operations at the Cascade field (Walker Ridge 206 and 250) and Chinook field (Walker Ridge 469 and 425) in the Gulf of America. BW Offshore will continue to provide operations and maintenance services under a new five-year reimbursable contract.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 17, 2019
High complexity and low costs have made maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) categories hard to manage well—even as value trickles away. New technologies make it easier to plug the leaks.
Oil & Gas 360º
MARCH 6, 2025
million barrels in the Permian were cut by the recent cold weather that hit operations, according to estimates from analysts at consultancy Energy Aspects. Cushing inventories have been near operational lows in recent months, but climbed to about 25.7 WTI Midland crude traded at a $1.08 premium to U.S. premium to U.S. crude futures.
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
MARCH 19, 2025
trillion of value by 2035, delivering 20-30% reduction in operating costs and up to 5% decrease in carbon emissions. In this post we explore how this powerful solution delivers both operational excellence and sustainable business outcomes through intelligent energy management. It offers 0.5%
Aresco
MARCH 13, 2025
AI-powered technologies are enabling companies to optimize operations, enhance oil and gas exploration, and prevent costly disruptions. From predictive maintenance to real-time data analytics, AI solutions are revolutionizing how oil and gas companies operate, analyze vast amounts of data, and reduce risk across the board.
Oil & Gas 360º
MAY 8, 2025
Marathon Petroleum posted a Q1 loss, citing weaker-than-expected margins, seasonal maintenance, and unplanned downtime as key drags on performance. Valero Energy reported a sharp year-over-year profit drop to $282 million as heavy maintenance activity and softer renewable diesel margins weighed on results. Other major U.S.
Pro-Gas Services
MARCH 31, 2025
Reducing operational costs while maintaining peak performance is the key to sustainable success. We’ll explore how these advanced technologies can revolutionize your operations, driving down expenses and boosting efficiency. This translates to less downtime, which means uninterrupted production and lower maintenance expenses.
Scambio Termico
MARCH 22, 2022
These characteristics can include varying product properties, product handling prior to the heat exchanger and operational performance of other equipment, such as pumps, valves and back pressure. Heat transfer: because of the insulating properties of fouling, heat transfer can fall outside of operating specifications.
POWER Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Utilities and power grid operators walk a fine line when it comes to providing reliable and resilient power while also protecting valuable assets in the electricity transmission and distribution system. Power The post Building Better Ways to Keep the Lights On appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Coolfire Core
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Manufacturing In the manufacturing industry, data availability is rapidly changing operations on the factory floor. OT infrastructure is distributed across continents, which previously meant that local teams had to assume manual responsibility for operations, maintenance, and upgrades.
American Gas Association
MAY 9, 2025
Effective communication is essentialespecially when providing critical services like natural gas maintenance. Together, the trio created a list of commonly used operational phrases such as, Im here to turn on your gas, Where is your furnace? and Who owns this property? 5 Ways to Improve Cross-Language Communication: 1. Plan ahead 2.
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
JUNE 4, 2025
These realities have led asset owners and operators to anchor their data strategies in legacy on-premises data historians, most commonly OSIsoft PI (now AVEVA PI). On-premises historians handle this by forcing operators to deploy complex software stacks locally and need high-touch IT support to maintain integrations and long-term reliability.
American Gas Association
JUNE 6, 2025
It’s encouraged by approaching challenges—in operations, community growth, inspections and beyond—with fresh eyes. Good ideas come from all levels,” said Brad Kloeppel, senior director of natural gas operations and technical services for Ameren Illinois. And it’s built on the contributions of every team member.
Enverus
MARCH 11, 2025
electricity markets, particularly in terms of data center capacity growth and maintenance. The ratio of growth to maintenance capex will shift significantly post-2030, making it harder for hyperscalers to expand their capacity stacks. CALGARY, Alberta (Mar. It will have more regional impacts on PJM and Southeast regions.
McKinsey
JUNE 13, 2025
Agents supercharge operational agility and create new revenue opportunities. That requires an architecture that is modular and resilient and, more importantly, an operating model that centers on humansânot just as users but as co-architects of the systems they will be living and working with.
Offshore Energies UK
JUNE 19, 2025
The renewed contract covers biannual inspections of over 2,500 items of lifting equipment, safety systems, powered hoists, and rigging, as well as annual testing and maintenance of the site’s 154 powered hoists. The collaboration between Safelift and TECA began in 2018 at the former AECC venue, now replaced by the TECA facility in Bucksburn.
Oil & Gas 360º
APRIL 1, 2025
Lime Rocks CBP operations are located in the Permian Basin in Andrews County, Texas, and are focused on the development of approximately 17,700 net acres where the majority are similar to Rings existing CBP assets in the Shafter Lake area, and the remaining acreage exposes the Company to new active plays. ABOUT RING ENERGY, INC.
SmartBrief
MARCH 18, 2025
As owner and operator of 60 Zaxbys restaurant locations across eight states, 1788 Chicken knows an important secret that is key to the taste of the restaurants famous fried chicken fingers. Cody Neal, vice president of operations for 1788 Chicken. Having good quality oil in our fryers at all times is imperative, said J.
Egypt Oil & Gas
APRIL 8, 2025
He stressed that achieving efficiency in this field hinges on optimizing four key dimensions: project design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The session was held as part of the Egypt-France Business Forum. The post Industry Leaders Talk Green Hydrogen in Egypt-France Business Forum first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas.
True Natural Gas
MAY 12, 2025
They tend to heat water faster than electric models and often come with lower operating costs. Gas stoves, ovens, and ranges give you the precision needed for better cooking results, and they remain operational even during power outages—another added convenience. The short answer—quite a lot.
McKinsey
JUNE 18, 2025
As a result, tech leadersâ responsibilities are expanding into areas outside IT , including customer experience, innovation, operations, procurement, and strategy. It allowed our business to prioritize and align investments to a few programs to improve customer engagement, drive operational resiliency, and simplify operations.
Egypt Oil & Gas
MARCH 27, 2025
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessed the proceedings of the General Assembly meeting of the Egyptian Company for Operation and Maintenance of Projects (EPROM) to review its 2024 business performance. The post EPROMs 2024 Net Profits Reached EGP 1.096B first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas.
Offshore Engineer
MAY 15, 2025
Scotland-based PBS has secured extension of its General Maintenance and Operations Contract (GMOC) with TotalEnergies after the operator exercised an option to retain
Rigzone
JUNE 18, 2025
The DLE project and its associated infrastructure have created 300 construction and maintenance jobs in Darwin, with a total investment of AUD 1 billion. The FPSO is the production centerpiece of Santos’ Barossa liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Santos said it and joint venture partners SK E&S and JERA Co. have invested $3.95
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