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Oil and Gas

Technology Locates Obstructions in Offshore Pipelines with ±30-Meter Accuracy

Antonio Zavarce · August 19, 2026

PipeScan located obstructions in offshore pipelines using pressure pulses and wave analysis, including one restriction identified with approximately ±30-meter accuracy.

Aerospace

Google Will Use AI to Avoid Contrails That Warm the Planet

Antonio Zavarce · August 19, 2026

AI to avoid contrails will be tested over one of the world’s busiest air routes. Google and a British consortium will use artificial intelligence,…

Technology

Nvidia backs OpenAI data center with US$105 billion

Moises Carrasquero · August 18, 2026

Nvidia will back an OpenAI data center in Ohio with up to US$105 billion and a projected capacity of 8 GW.

Oil and Gas

AI in Kuwait’s Oil Industry Advances with Baker Hughes

Antonio Zavarce · August 17, 2026

AI in Kuwait’s oil industry will take another step forward with the multi-year contract awarded by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to Baker Hughes. The…

Technology

Cl0p claims to have stolen data from Shell, Philips and nearly 50 other companies

Marcos Medina · August 17, 2026

Cl0p claims to have stolen data from nearly 50 companies while several companies investigate the extent of the cybersecurity incidents.

Maritime

AI in Maritime Transport Transforms Mississippi Navigation

Antonio Zavarce · August 16, 2026

AI in maritime transport is reaching Mississippi River towboats, combining navigation data, pilot assistance, and fuel efficiency in commercial operations.

Technology

Oracle and Quantinuum will bring Helios quantum computing to the cloud

Marcos Medina · August 15, 2026

Oracle will integrate Helios into OCI to offer quantum computing along with AI infrastructure, GPUs, and HPC.

Technology

Meta promotes open-source AI with Muse Glimmer

Marcos Medina · August 15, 2026

Meta brings Muse Glimmer to personal computers as Zuckerberg reinforces his open-source AI strategy against competitors.

Technology

Yokogawa to Lead Automation of US$850 Million FASForm Plant

Antonio Zavarce · August 12, 2026

FASForm plant automation will be led by Yokogawa at Frontieras’ US$850 million facility in West Virginia, integrating control, safety and cybersecurity.