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Algorithm isolates attacks on control systems
Added: 15 May 2013
US researchers have developed an algorithm that detects and isolates attacks on networked control s…

Managing the risks of Legionella
Added: 13 May 2013
The Energy Institute (EI) is set to publish an updated edition of its technical guidance on Legione…

Method simplifies fluid flow design
Added: 9 May 2013
UCLA engineers have developed a way to shape fluid flow through pipes without the need to solve com…

Solar tracking systems reduce CO2 emissions
Added: 8 May 2013
SKF Solar Linear Actuators and SKF Solar Hub can be used with photovoltaics, concentrated photovolt…

Process speeds up conversion of natural gas
Added: 8 May 2013
Chemical engineers have identified a new mechanism to convert natural gas into energy up to 70 time…

Intelligent step forward for platform drilling
Added: 8 May 2013
The WestMira rig will be capable of secure drilling 40,000 feet deep beneath 10,000 feet of water.

Pipeline corrosion caused Chevron fire
Added: 22 Apr 2013
Washington, DC - The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has confirmed that severe pipeline corrosion wa…
First use of LNG to power fracturing pumps
Added: 19 Apr 2013
Texas-based Green Field Energy has achieved an industry first in using 100% LNG to power hydraulic …

Hydroelectric 'best solution' for sustainable energy
Added: 19 Apr 2013
A research team has assessed the social acceptability of different processes for producing sustaina…

Oil & gas to power valves market
Added: 11 Apr 2013
Oil and gas is the largest revenue generator for the industrial valves and actuators market, accord…

Learning the lessons
Added: 8 Apr 2013
This summer Oil & Gas UK will stage a major offshore safety conference to mark the 25th anniversary…

Subsea saviour
Added: 8 Apr 2013
Much of the low-hanging fruit has already been picked. In future, offshore natural gas fields will …

Call for low-carbon clarity
Added: 26 Mar 2013
Three months after its publication, the Government’s Energy Bill has not managed to meet the invest…
A flame and explosion-proof pressure sensing platform
Added: 18 Mar 2013
The 5800 and 5900 are compact versions of the UNIK 5000 pressure sensing platform offering both fla…

Total restarts Elgin production
Added: 13 Mar 2013
Paris - Total has restarted production in the Elgin/Franklin area, having gained approval for the m…

Solar energy to convert CO2 into fuel
Added: 13 Mar 2013
Edinburgh, UK – An international team of scientists, led by industry experts from Heriot-Watt Unive…

Shell put Alaskan drilling on ice
Added: 4 Mar 2013
London – Royal Dutch Shell plc has decided to pause its exploration drilling activity for 2013 in A…

UK oil and gas investment hits 30-year high
Added: 25 Feb 2013
London - The UK oil and gas sector is experiencing its highest level of investment for more than 30…

Shale could raise GDP by £50 billion
Added: 14 Feb 2013
London - Shale oil could revolutionise the world’s energy markets by significantly lower oil prices…

WEG motors to drive pumps at new Brazilian refinery
Added: 5 Feb 2013
WEG has supplied motors to a new petrochemical refinery in Brazil is employing to meet increased do…