September 24, 2019 (Houston, TX): EnerSys Corporation announces a new POEMS® CRM (Control Room Management) Suite Plug-In for the Weatherford CygNet SCADA platform. The CygNet SCADA platform was designed for pipeline and midstream operators to process diverse data from multiple…
SCADA or IT managers that effectively leverage the SCADA runtime environment can create tremendous value for pipeline operators. The challenge is getting to the point where the key elements that go into the SCADA system are optimized for performance, optimized…
The anticipated update to API 1165 for HMI displays in the pipeline control room has been a hot topic in the industry this year. We have written several articles about this topic and I have covered this topic with various…
Earlier this year, I wrote about the importance of evaluating your current SCADA platform or other SCADA platforms in the market to align with the specific needs of your pipeline operation. Another important consideration is ensuring that your SCADA platform…
The long-awaited update to API 1165 is expected in the second or third quarter of 2019. After a few years of input from industry and healthy discussions among stakeholders, the updated recommended practice for pipeline SCADA displays is nearly complete.…
Pipeline operators and SCADA professionals in the pipeline industry are constantly bombarded by new opportunities to improve operations. There’s new IoT and cloud computing capabilities to support the architecture, new software opportunities using platforms such as ClearScada to create efficiencies,…
There is industry buzz among SCADA managers and developers surrounding the status of the API 1165 recommended practice for HMI displays used in pipeline control rooms. Right now, API 1165 is under review and is planned for an update. I…
Implementing a leak detection program is a complex task. However, regardless of approach, the first step toward improving leak detection in your operation is understanding your data. Not all data in your SCADA system is created equally. Plus, while the…
A SCADA system replacement project is one of the most daunting tasks for any pipeline operator. The time commitment, the cost, the requirement for universal buy-in from all stakeholders, and the need to remain operable and compliant during a transition…
When Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, the pipeline industry was greatly impacted. SCADA systems went down, the price of oil and gas spiked across the U.S., and there was an extended recovery period. Since…
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