http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Siemens launches SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements to speed automation application development http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/siemens-launches-simatic-ax-wincc-unified-elements-to-speed-automation-application-development/ Atheer signals a new era for industrial operations with AiR Intelligence™ http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/atheer-signals-a-new-era-for-industrial-operations-with-air-intelligence/ Industry-first platform applies enterprise context, governed artificial intelligence (AI) and workflow automation to the hands-on work enterprise software has historically struggled to reach Hyperion deploys HYPPOS AI soft sensors at HELLENiQ ENERGY polypropylene plant in Greece http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/hyperion-deploys-hyppos-ai-soft-sensors-at-helleniq-energy-polypropylene-plant-in-greece/ HYPPOS AI integrates with the site’s distributed control system (DCS), real-time databases, LIMS and enterprise systems, and does not require new analyzer hardware. Intelligent OT networks with Tosi Insight http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/intelligent-ot-networks-with-tosi-insight/ Tosi Insight was designed in response to changing customer expectations, driven by the fact that operational technology environments are becoming more connected and distributed, making it harder for organizations to monitor and understand their networks. Emerson automates refinery scheduling to improve margins, respond faster to market volatility http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/emerson-automates-refinery-scheduling-to-improve-margins-respond-faster-to-market-volatility/ The new solutions enable refineries to increase operating margins, improve efficiency and respond faster to market changes. Valmet delivers automation system for CO₂ liquefaction plant supporting green transition in Finland http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/valmet-delivers-automation-system-for-co2-liquefaction-plant-supporting-green-transition-in-finland/ The project marks a concrete step forward in the green transition, enabling carbon capture and utilization directly at a biogas plant. Kognitiv Spark advances the future of connected field worker collaboration http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/kognitiv-spark-advances-the-future-of-connected-field-worker-collaboration/ This update makes the link between frontline teams and remote experts stronger, the usage of the platform more intuitive, and supports capturing critical information and knowledge for future use. Yokogawa awarded main automation contractor for $13-B Commonwealth LNG project (U.S.) http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/yokogawa-awarded-main-automation-contractor-for-13-b-commonwealth-lng-project-us/ Schneider Electric to acquire Cognite in $3.1-B all cash deal http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/schneider-electric-to-acquire-cognite-in-31-b-all-cash-deal/ ABB expands non-invasive sensing portfolio to advance simpler, safer temperature measurement http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/06/abb-expands-non-invasive-sensing-portfolio-to-advance-simpler-safer-temperature-measurement/ NINVA clamps directly onto the outside of the pipe, giving plant operators accurate process temperature readings without the need to cut, weld or maintain traditional invasive thermowells.