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The North American energy landscape—spanning complex oil and gas operations, massive utility infrastructure projects like transmission lines, and rapidly expanding clean energy development such as new wind farms or solar installations—is defined by immense capital investment and demanding regulatory compliance. For professionals in this sector, optimizing land use and maintaining financial rigor are not separate …

5 Ways Digital Workflows Help Energy Companies in Land and Finance Read More »

By Microwatt Controls. For over four decades, Microwatt has proudly stood at the forefront of industrial safety, gas detection, and automation solutions. We’ve been trusted partners to organizations across Western Canada, helping shape safer, smarter, and more connected industrial environments. As we celebrate our 41st year, we’d like to thank our customers and partners for …

Robots in the Danger Zone: Certification Meets Innovation Read More »

By Jason Chiu Axis Q196-LTE Overlooking Power Station Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have been the workhorses of energy infrastructure for decade. They quietly collect data, monitor equipment, and help automate everything from grid operations to substation controls. But for all their strengths, SCADA systems have a critical blindspot: they can’t see what’s …

From Data to Insight: How Surveillance is expanding the Boundaries of SCADA Read More »

Are you losing the energy data battle? In an industry where precision is power and every second counts, energy professionals are grappling with a growing crisis: data chaos. From the depths of legacy systems and local drives to the familiar clutter of spreadsheets, file boxes, and even handwritten notes, critical information is scattered and siloed, …

How to Unlock Success with Centralized Data Management Read More »

A Decision-Making Guide for Operators, ESG Leads, and Reliability Engineers Methane elimination is no longer just a regulatory checkbox — it’s a critical part of sustainable and responsible energy production. With the evolving EPA standards and increasing pressure from investors and communities, choosing the right methane elimination technology vendor can make or break your environmental, …

What to Look for in a Methane Elimination Technology Vendor Read More »

Physical security at industrial facilities—especially in the Oil and Gas sector—has grown far beyond the traditional image of fences and a security guard at the front gate. Our industry spans the country and facilities are often remote, isolated and hard to reach.  From animal encounters to theft to operational risk mitigation, comprehensive physical security is …

Beyond the Front Gate: The Evolving Role of Physical Security in Oil and Gas Facilities Read More »

By Microwatt Controls. For over four decades, Microwatt has proudly stood at the forefront of industrial safety, gas detection, and automation solutions. We’ve been trusted partners to organizations across Western Canada, helping shape safer, smarter, and more connected industrial environments. As we celebrate our 41st year, we’d like to thank our customers and partners for …

41 Years of Innovation-Powered by Your Trust – MicroWatt Controls Read More »

Client: Major Petrochemical Operator – Alberta Scope: Pigtail (small-bore) welds beneath legacy hydrogen furnace Conditions: Catalyst remained in tubes, requiring extreme caution and minimal heat spread Problem with Traditional Method: Rigid ceramic elements obstructed the weld area, required excessive insulation, and posed a risk of heat bleed Challenge: A critical maintenance scope called for welding …

CASE STUDY: Innovating Small-Bore Welding on a Hydrogen Furnace with CooperCoil™ Read More »