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As threats to power companies rise—from cyberattacks to theft and vandalism—many utilities are rethinking how to secure facilities and critical infrastructure. Outdated systems that constantly trigger false alarms from wind, weather, or wildlife are draining resources—making it imperative for utilities to modernize their security to improve response, cut costs and reduce reliance on armed personnel. […]

For the power and utility sector, operational excellence allows every member of a plant to visualize how workflows operate to produce optimal output. Doing so enables all personnel to identify issues that could lead to an unsafe condition and/or a plant shutdown. Reduce the risk of security threats and create a safer, more reliable and […]

[This is the second blog in our Power Industry Imperatives series. View future entries in our Resource Center and watch the replay of the recent webinar, “Transforming Projects & Operations for the Energy Transition.”] Evolve faster. Extend the life of current assets. Drive harder on energy decentralization and the transition to renewables. Everything digital – […]

2025 will test the progress of the world’s energy transition and could forecast its direction for the next decade. With major economies pursuing budget cuts, it will be a year that challenges the economic viability of any publicly funded projects, with growing pressures to deliver faster and cheaper. For emerging technologies in particular, such as […]

Author: Adam Goldfarb [This is the second blog in our Power Industry Imperatives series. View more in our Resource Center and watch the replay of the recent webinar, “Transforming Projects & Operations for the Energy Transition.”]  Aligning internal teams to drive more efficient, sustainable power facilities is vital for long-term profitability and success. But owner operators, EPCs and their employees often struggle to get on the same page as they actively pursue project […]

In the coming decade, the nuclear industry faces the daunting prospect of seeing one in four employees retire. According to the 2022 Global Energy Talent Index, 25% of its current workforce is over 55, compared to 20% in the oil and gas industry, and only 10% in the renewable energy sector. And, at age 65 […]

The global power industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with delivering reliable power amidst surging demand and urgent environmental concerns. In response, the sector has embraced digitalization, making technology the linchpin for operational excellence, efficiency, and resilience. This whitepaper explores the imperative of effective digital integration in the power sector, outlining strategic imperatives for successful […]

Given the rapid movement to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, and the financial incentives available for doing so, converting to clean energy is all but inevitable for electric utilities. Already complicated utility networks need to be fully ready to take on the challenges posed by multiple power streams coming into the grid at […]

Embrace the future of the power industry with our groundbreaking ebook, “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Power.” Dive into the latest breakthroughs in power generation and the pivotal role of technology in steering towards an eco-conscious future. Discover how Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division empowers professionals to craft facilities that are not just profitable, but also […]

This year, many of us watched with audible gasps as high temperatures shattered records and extreme weather destroyed homes and displaced people across the globe. These uncontrolled events have undoubtedly strained our old, antiquated electric grids, causing outages and downtime. The Biden administration has stepped up with $167 Million in energy grid resilience funding to assist in modernizing these […]

Over the past couple of decades, the expected growth in electricity usage unexpectedly flatlined, leaving utilities with stagnant revenue, but aging infrastructure in need of capital investment. Then came the technology revolution of the last five years, with electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more popular as governments worldwide mandate lower emissions, and microgeneration of electricity via […]

Maximized operations. Complete, fully connected and instantaneously accessible operational data. Constant opportunities to leverage descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics that drive effective decision-making in everything from evaluating alarms to improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) initiatives. Automation that saves time by reducing the repetition of manual processes and human error. A journey based on operational […]

The power industry has changed remarkably over the past few decades. A single distributed network has heavily evolved to encompass decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization. Today, power companies are managing not only the traditional baseload systems – such as coal- or gas-fired power stations – but also renewables. The decarbonatization drive is here to stay and […]

Following part one in this two-part series about operational excellence (OpEx) in the power industry, Hexagon discusses the value of setting milestones to help reach OpEx goals. In addition, the significance of embracing cultural change, leadership’s crucial role in change management, and how to develop change champions in power organizations is examined, along with technology […]

Operational excellence (OpEx) is a holistic approach to business change that requires small, ongoing modifications capable of producing significant effects. Within power operations, this approach can be used to improve crucial day-to-day procedures, such as shift handover, and address deviations from the norm, for example, market conditions. It is important to acknowledge that OpEx is […]

Tuesday, October 26 • 2:00 CST Efficient and resilient digitally enabled communications are key to success for the participation within an Energy Imbalance Market (EIM). Join us as we explore how Salt River Project (SRP) achieved higher efficacy through improved operations in critical communications and enhanced work processes to better prepare operations for situations that deviate from […]

Streaming OSIsoft PI System data into Hexagon PPM’s HxGN SDx® simplifies path to more comprehensive digital twins 04 February 2020 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., and SAN LEANDRO, Calif. – Hexagon’s PPM division, the leading global provider of engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities, announces the availability of HxGN SDx® […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 5, 2019) — Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division has released a new software application that aids electric utilities in determining the location of faults more quickly and accurately. Launched at DistribuTECH 2019 in New Orleans, Hexagon’s Intergraph InService Fault Location helps utilities improve outage restoration by cutting fault location time from hours […]