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Natural gas-driven pneumatic controllers are used widely in the oil and gas industry to control the fluid level, temperature, and pressure as part of the production, processing, transmission, and storage of natural gas and petroleum products. Although these devices significantly improve facility efficiency, they emit a small but continuous stream of gas — and represent one of the largest emissions sources of methane from the oil and gas industry.

FDT Group is an international, non-profit corporation led by major global companies active in the industrial automation industry. FDT supports applications for standardized sensor-to-cloud and enterprise-wide integration that transforms into a complete, standardized Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). As the industry continues to grow, FDT-enabled systems are becoming more data-centric and mobile-friendly while maintaining support on new and existing automation infrastructure through a smart connected automation ecosystem of integrated machines and devices with its secure platforms.

The Quick-Ship program plays a pivotal role in both routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Operational downtime poses a substantial financial risk, potentially resulting in substantial revenue losses with every passing hour. In these critical situations, the need for prompt replacement valves often leads to concerns about compromising on quality for speed.