Advances in technology have reduced costs associated with the remote management of pipelines. Now, new operators or operators adding facilities can take advantage of this opportunity by introducing or updating SCADA systems. - The challenge for new operators is understanding…

EnerSys Corporation CEO Russel Treat authored an article on a new approach to SCADA for modern pipeline operations that was published in the February 2020 edition of Pipeline & Gas Journal (P&GJ). In addition to the article being published in…

SCADA and IT professionals have the ability to create tremendous value for pipeline operators and midstream companies by developing the ideal SCADA system that supports alarm management. An effective alarm management system is critical to ensure that the pipeline control…

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…

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…