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The first step of digitising operations is to move from pneumatic controls to electric actuation and digital telemetry. Once those are in place, it is then possible to visualise the operation from a central location via a SCADA system. Many pipeline operations across the world have achieved this step, which greatly reduces the cost of … Read more

It’s not even Stampede yet – and it looks like it will be a good old-fashioned free-for-all – and I’ve already encountered a fascinating drunken goofball at the top of his game. Nothing unusual there, I suppose, except that this encounter actually had an interesting and thoughtful punchline. It happened on the train to downtown … Read more

CruxOCM, the pioneer of robotic industrial process automation (RIPA™), announced that Phillips 66 has committed to further expanding its production implementations of pipeBOT™ to additional pipeline assets to enable safer, more consistent operations that maximize utilization, efficiency, and throughput of their pipeline network. CruxOCM’s industry-leading, state-of-the-art solutions solve several industry challenges, and by utilizing the technology, Phillips … Read more

Our awesome Head of People, Joanna Woo was listed as one of the Top Recruiters in Tech by FoundersBeta.  Describe what you do in less than 140 characters.I help people reach their potential and create happier workplaces. What roles are you currently recruiting for?We’re currently hiring for Commissioning/SCADA Deployment Engineers, Software Engineers, an Optimization Engineer, … Read more

After interviewing dozens of candidates, maybe even more, you’ve finally figured it out. You know who you want to hire. Now, all you have to do is draft up an offer and send it over for them to sign. Easy, right? Actually, writing an offer letter that candidates agree to might involve more than you … Read more

Energy Digital Magazine featured our CEO, Vicki Knott in their most recent release of their April 2022 issue. To check out Vicki’s feature head to pages 90-97 of the issue.  Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE

If you know a recruiter, do me a favor and give them a hug. It’s been a rough couple of years for everyone in the world; I’m not going to be that guy who bogs you down with another intro to an article that summarizes the pandemic. I think we are all a little tired … Read more

An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities on Friday gave another boost to oil prices as markets tried to digest a new round of sanctions against Russian oil. The oil market has staged a strong rally in recent months taking WTI crude oil well above the $120 per barrel. Oil prices … Read more

On Oct. 6, 2021, a 13-in. tear in an oil pipeline off the southern coast of California was reported. The reports indicated that it was hours before facility operations understood what was happening and shut in the isolation valves for the line to mitigate any further flow into the Pacific Ocean. It has been speculated … Read more