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Overview Oil prices diverged from the broader trend of rising metals and North American natural gas. WTI fell to lows near US$55/bbl, driven by abundant U.S. supply, growing output from Canada and Guyana, and continued flexibility from OPEC, which together outpaced demand growth. Profoundly impacted by past downturns, Canadian producers became resilient, supported by stronger …

January 2026 Energy Market Overview: Fundamentals Amid Transition Read More »

By Jason Chiu AI use in manfacturing for effective detection Energy sites often operate in remote, spread-out, or unmanned locations, creating a visibility gap where issues can develop long before anyone is on-site to notice them. Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to close that gap by analyzing movement, temperature changes, and irregular patterns across entire …

Beyond the Dashboard: How Energy Site Managers Can Decode AI-Driven Insights Read More »

Detecting airborne hydrocarbons including methane, hydrogen and other fugitive emissions within seconds of exposure. Revolutionizing Engine Safety with ShockerEDGE As a leader in the global energy sector, your commitment to safety is paramount. With ShockerEDGE, you have the opportunity to set a new standard in industrial safety.  ShockerEDGE is the first and only technology of its kind, specifically …

ShockerEDGE For Your Business: Pioneering Safety in Combustion Engines – Protect Your Workforce & Operations With This Technology Read More »

Across the United States, heavy industries—from oil and gas to petrochemicals, power generation, mining, and metals—are operating under increasing pressure. Production demands are rising, labor shortages are growing, and regulatory expectations remain high. In this environment, even a single equipment failure can trigger costly downtime, safety risks, and environmental consequences.  Many operators are now asking …

Can You Afford Not to Invest in Reliability? Read More »

Winter brings unique challenges for oil and gas operators, from safety risks and equipment downtime to harsh conditions that put entire sites at risk. At Kathairos, ensuring reliability and peace of mind during these critical months is a top priority. We sat down with Patrick Dwyer, Project Manager, to discuss how Kathairos’ systems are designed …

BUILT FOR THE COLD: Why Nitrogen Systems for your Pneumatics Excels in Winter Read More »

Across North America — from oil and gas facilities in Texas to chemical plants and offshore platforms — robotics are transforming how industrial operations function. As these systems increasingly share space with human workers, one question becomes critical: are they certified to operate safely?  The Critical Role of Certification  Modern industrial robots are no longer …

Robot Safety in Industrial Environments: Why Certification Matters Read More »

By Jason Chiu Cybersecure AXIS C3546-LVE In the energy sector, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is the nerve center. It picks up the first hints of equipment stress, follows pressure and flow across vast pipeline networks, and coordinates the signals that keep plants and grids stable. As operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) …

Addressing Cybersecurity Threats in SCADA Systems through Enhanced Surveillance Read More »

Until recently, pneumatic vent rates have been tedious and challenging to report. Fortunately, the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP) has approved the use of nitrogen data for Level 4 pneumatics reporting. This approval makes OGMP Level 4 reporting easy and speaks to the high quality of venting data generated by Kathairos Solutions’ nitrogen-based …

Using Nitrogen Data for OGMP 2.0 Reporting Read More »

The energy sector continues its path through digital transformation. For decades, automation has been a cornerstone of operational efficiency, but artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, advanced data analytics, and integrated data platforms are reshaping what’s possible. Control systems, once limited to facility level operations, have come a long way. Today’s systems are integrated with IT …

Automation, Machine Learning, AI, and the Evolving Landscape of Digital Solutions Read More »

Calgary, Canada (October 2025) – A new partnership between safety solutions provider Microwatt and robotics innovator Nexxis is set to transform how industries approach asset inspection. At its core, this collaboration is about bringing cutting-edge robotic and non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies to operators who face the toughest inspection challenges—confined spaces, submerged systems, hazardous zones, and …

DRIVING INNOVATION IN ASSET INSPECTION – Transforming Non-Destructive Testing Through Modular Robotic Solutions Read More »