http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Chiyoda, AVEVA forge strategic partnership to power plantOS with AVEVA CONNECT http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/chiyoda-aveva-forge-strategic-partnership-to-power-plantos-with-aveva-connect/ Chiyoda announced that an AVEVA Partner Ecosystem Member Agreement has been completed with AVEVA, marking a significant milestone in advancing its digital O&M platform, plantOS. The implementation and automation of an alarm management system in a complex control environment at KNPC’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/june-2025/process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/the-implementation-and-automation-of-an-alarm-management-system-in-a-complex-control-environment-at-knpc-s-mina-al-ahmadi-refinery/ This work details how the integration and automation of alarm management system applications at Kuwait National Petroleum Co.’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery have resulted in numerous benefits that have optimized plant operations.   Yokogawa collaborates with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/yokogawa-collaborates-with-shell-on-robotics-and-ai-technology-for-plant-maintenance/ Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has formalized a long-term agreement with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. to integrate and further develop technologies for utilizing robots and drones in plant monitoring and maintenance. Yokogawa celebrates 50th anniversary of CENTUM DCS: A pioneering achievement http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/yokogawa-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-centum-dcs-a-pioneering-achievement/ Today, Yokogawa Electric Corp. is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the announcement of its flagship product, CENTUM, a pioneering distributed control system (DCS) that has enabled a new era of automation and control of a wide range of plants and industrial processes. FincoEnergies adopting Ofiniti’s eBDN technology in marine (bio)fuel delivery http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/fincoenergies-adopting-ofiniti-s-ebdn-technology-in-marine-bio-fuel-delivery/ In a joint move that underscores its commitment to transparency, innovation and sustainability, FincoEnergies has announced the adoption of Digital Delivery through electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology across its marine (bio)fuel operations in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region. Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/andigreen-and-data-pioneer-solutions-to-deliver-integrated-renewable-fuel-solutions-in-north-america-and-japan/ Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan. Jinggong Group, Yokogawa sign multi-faceted strategic partnership on mutual business development http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/jinggong-group-yokogawa-sign-multi-faceted-strategic-partnership-on-mutual-business-development/ Jinggong Holding Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese industrial conglomerate, and Yokogawa Electric Corp., a leader in industrial control and automation, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to explore the possibility of new business development and market expansion through collaboration in manufacturing optimization, energy management and other fields. Rotork joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/rotork-joins-rockwell-automation-s-technology-partner-program/ Rotork, a global leader in flow control and intelligent actuation solutions, is pleased to announce its official entry into the Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Program. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Rotork’s presence within the industrial automation landscape. Honeywell drives industrial transition from automation to autonomy with new AI-enabled digital suite http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/honeywell-drives-industrial-transition-from-automation-to-autonomy-with-new-ai-enabled-digital-suite/ Honeywell announced new digital technologies that leverage artificial intelligence and are designed to accelerate the industrial shift from automation to autonomy. How to make your first $100 MM with digitalization http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/may-2025/process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/how-to-make-your-first-100-mm-with-digitalization/ Digital transformation in the oil and gas industry has spurred a lot of interest from industry professionals over the last decade. However, the implementation of many of these projects has failed to impact the bottom lines of processing plants. While these projects may deliver technological integrations and flashy dashboards, the expected value from these projects may be missing. While this article will not explore the reasons for that, it will define a solid methodology to deliver value constantly.