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How digital tools improve access to device information

Posted February 24, 2020

The plant runs fully automated; robots glide silently back and forth, ensuring an optimized process; and your maintenance technician—with a few keystrokes—can...

Executive Viewpoint: Fuels and petrochemicals will continue to help humanity thrive

Posted February 19, 2020

A 15-yr rise in U.S. exports of refined products continued in 2019 with the nation exporting more than ever, underscoring the importance of these products...

EPC 2030: Five vital characteristics that will define the EPC firm of tomorrow

Posted January 29, 2020

According to conferences and various media, the digital revolution is largely underway. However, many EPC executives say that their companies have experimented...

Surviving turbulent times requires deep management changes

Posted January 6, 2020

Unfortunately, many engineering and construction (E&C) firms operate without firm direction. This is hurting these companies in adapting to new...

When digital transformation hits all four sustainability buckets

Posted January 6, 2020

 

Sustainability efforts affect four key areas within a processing plant: efficiency, business, talent and safety. This podcast dives into how...