- Modularized, high-pressure LNGo system helps bridge gap between remote gas supply and remote gas demand via "virtual pipeline"
- Altagas producing approximately 30,000 gallons of LNG per day, with capability to expand
Siemens' Dresser-Rand business recently commissioned an LNGo-HP (high-pressure) micro-scale natural gas liquefaction system for Altagas Ltd. in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. The modular, expandable LNGo technology enables efficient installation, especially in a demanding environment like Dawson Creek. The Dawson Creek facility, with a capacity of approximately 30,000 gallons of LNG per day, commenced production on January 25, 2018.
At Light+Building 2018, Siemens is presenting a new charging unit for electric vehicles according to IEC standard. With VersiCharge, electric vehicles can be charged quickly, safely and cost-effectively. Compared to the previous model, the charging unit has a more compact design. It meets the higher protection class IP 56 and thus can also be installed in outdoor areas. Moreover, VersiCharge features integrated DC residual current detection. Users can pre-set the beginning of the charging process in two-hour intervals, between two and eight hours.
Highlighting its commitment to supporting Pakistan in meeting its growing power needs, Siemens has announced the signing of a long-term service agreement with Punjab Thermal Power (Private) Limited to provide comprehensive maintenance, parts and repair services for Punjab Power Plant Jhang for the next 12 years. The agreement includes Siemens' Power Diagnostics, part of the company's "Digital Services for Energy" portfolio of data-driven solutions.With the fifth-largest population in the world, Pakistan is working to spur socio-economic development by delivering reliable and efficient power supply to industries and homes. Located in Haveli Bahadur Shah, Punjab Power Plant Jhang, is expected to add 1.3 gigawatts (GW) to Pakistan's grid, making it one of the largest gas-fired, combined cycle power plants in the country. It will also see the first deployment of Siemens' SGT5-8000H gas turbines in the country, selected for their high power output and record-breaking efficiency. Anticipated benefits of the agreement include increasing the availability of the power plant and reducing the maintenance costs. The agreement covers all the scheduled and un-scheduled outage services for two SGT5-8000H gas turbines, generators, related auxiliaries as well as the supply of spare parts and field services."Pakistan's energy sector is undergoing a transformational period to meet the increasing demand of electricity. We are very proud to contribute to this significant project," said Gianluigi Di Giovanni, Senior Executive Vice President of Siemens Power Generation Services in the Middle East. "With our services, cross-fleet experience and digital capabilities, we look forward to bringing value and on-ground support to Punjab Thermal Power, helping maximize the potential of the plant's overall operations."Siemens' Power Diagnostics use advanced data analytics to help predict and eliminate unplanned downtime, and improve power plant productivity by identifying operational challenges in advance. It will also allow the power plant's team to manage outages more efficiently.The current agreement builds on Siemens' contributions towards strengthening Pakistan's power sector. It comes three months after the company signed the largest ever power generation contract in the country to provide a complete power island solution for Punjab Power Plant Jhang.
- Tram system as turnkey project
- 28 km double track with 29 stations
- 27 four-car Avenio trams
- 15-year maintenance included
In a consortium with the general infrastructure contractor Per Aarsleff A/S, Siemens has received an order to build a light rail system in Copenhagen, Denmark, from urban transport development company Greater Copenhagen Light Rail I/S. The contract includes 27 four-car Avenio trams, rail electrification, signaling, communication, workshop equipment, overall project management and system integration. The contract will be implemented as a turnkey project. The contract also includes maintenance services for 15 years. Commissioning of the system is planned for 2024.
- Memorandum of Understanding addresses shortcomings in Brazilian infrastructure and competitiveness
- Siemens plans to triple its investments in Brazil to €1 billion over the next five years
- Digitalization is creating new global business models and opportunities for Brazil
- Potential catalyst for a new cycle of sustainable growth, equivalent to 3.1 percent of GDP with up to 1.2 million new jobs
Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) in São Paulo. Initiatives outlined in the agreement have the potential to unleash a new cycle of sustainable growth in Brazil over the next five years. During this period, Siemens plans to triple its investments in the country to up to €1 billion, focusing on initiatives relating to electrification, automation and digitalization as a means of promoting social and economic development.
- Latest funding round backed with US$30 million
- Siemens Integrity Initiative promotes projects seeking to prevent and combat corruption and fraud
The Siemens Integrity Initiative promotes projects around the world that seek to combat corruption and fraud, supporting educational and training programs as well as Collective Action, which is building alliances against corruption in a joint effort between business and institutions to establish clean markets and ensure fair competition. The selection process favors projects that have a direct impact on the private sector and strengthen compliance standards and legal systems.
Siemens enhances its portfolio for power monitoring in buildings with two measuring devices. New are the multichannel current measuring system SEM3 and the 7KT PAC1600 measuring devices. Users can easily install the systems, and thus quickly and easily detect and compare their electricity consumption with time and cost precision for all loads in the building. This makes power consumption transparent, revealing energy hogs or avoidable load peaks. As a result, users can implement more targeted measures for energy savings and cost reduction.
- Award for the Doha Avenio
- Jury convinced by futuristic design
The Siemens Avenio tram for Doha, in the Emirate of Qatar, has been honored with the iF Design Award 2018. Siemens developed the prize-winning design together with the "Yellow Window" design agency. Clean lines, generous white surfaces and darkened windows characterize the tram's exterior. The interior has a bright and airy ambience, while special sun shades on the roof and tinted insulated glass maintain comfortable interior temperatures. Subtly styled seat fabrics and elegantly designed grab poles underscore the tram's modern character and provide a pleasing passenger experience.
Siemens has received an order from the Qatar Foundation for the turnkey construction of a tram system in the capital Doha aimed at transforming Qatar into a knowledge-based society. The order is worth more than 100 million euros. The scope of supply also includes signaling and communication systems, electrification as well as the depot equipment. Siemens will also be equipping four of the stations with platform edge doors. Nineteen Avenio trams will run on 11.5 kilometers of track without any overhead contact lines. The system will be installed on the university campus and serve 25 stations. The trams will be equipped with the Sitras HES energy storage system from Siemens, with energy being supplied at the tram stops.
- Software development for the implementation of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone
- Reduced pollution emissions, making London a safer and greener place
Siemens will deliver a major project to develop software for the implementation of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for Transport for London (TfL), the organization in charge of the transport system in Greater London. The software will be integrated with existing roadside sensors and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras deployed by Siemens. It monitors and controls the passing of highly polluting vehicles through designated geographic areas, provides a broader set of data and enables reliable and rapid identification of vehicles that do not meet the emission standards of the Low Emission Zone.