2026 - Sarom Global

OT Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems

Short Summary - OT Cybersecurity This blog explains why OT Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for industrial plants as IT and OT systems become increasingly connected. It highlights how modern cyber threats target operational continuity rather than just data, using real-world incidents such as Colonial Pipeline, Oldsmar Water Treatment and Stuxnet to demonstrate the [...]

Green Hydrogen Plant Engineering: Key Technical Challenges

Short Summary Australia's green hydrogen industry has enormous potential, but many projects are delayed long before production begins. The biggest obstacles aren't always funding or technology—they're engineering decisions made during design, instrumentation, safety planning, and commissioning. This guide explains the key engineering challenges that make hydrogen plants fundamentally different from conventional oil, gas, and LNG [...]

SCADA vs DCS Which Industrial Control System Is Best

SCADA vs DCS: Which Control System Is Right for Your Plant?

Short Answer: SCADA and DCS serve different purposes. SCADA is best for monitoring and controlling assets spread across multiple locations, while DCS is designed for continuous, high-speed control within a single plant. Many industrial facilities use both systems together to get the benefits of centralised monitoring and precise process control. Choosing between SCADA and DCS [...]

Retrofitting Legacy Plants with IoT Practical Guide 1

Retrofitting Legacy Plants with IoT: A Step-by-Step Roadmap

Short Answer: Retrofitting a legacy plant with IoT means adding sensors, gateways, and connectivity to existing equipment instead of replacing the entire control system. This approach gives you real-time visibility into asset performance, supports predictive maintenance, and improves operational efficiency while keeping costs and downtime much lower than a full system replacement. For most Australian [...]

Owners Engineer vs EPC Contractor Who Protects Your Projects Interests 1

Owner’s Engineer vs EPC Contractor: Which Do You Need?

When planning a major capital project — whether it is a power generation facility, a water treatment plant, an oil and gas installation, or an industrial processing plant — one of the first questions project owners face is: who is actually looking after our interests? Many owners assume that hiring an EPC contractor is enough. [...]

DCS Alarm Management overview for operators illustrating real time alarm monitoring in an industrial plant control system

DCS Alarm Management: A Practical Guide for Plant Operators

Put simply, it is the difference between a control room where alarms mean something and one where operators have learned to tune them out. A well-run alarm management system reduces nuisance alarms, prevents alarm floods, and helps operators respond to genuine plant threats before they escalate. It is a core requirement for any Australian facility [...]

What Does an Owners Engineer Do A Complete Guide for Project Owners

What Does an Owner’s Engineer Do? A Complete Guide for Owners

Industrial capital projects carry significant risk. According to research by McKinsey & Company, large infrastructure and industrial projects go over budget by an average of 80% and take 20% longer than planned. Independent oversight is one of the most effective ways to reduce that exposure. Whether you are building a new processing facility, expanding an [...]

Advanced Process Control for Mineral Processing Plants

Discover how Advanced Process Control improves mineral processing efficiency, reduces variability, lowers energy costs,and stabilises plant performance.

Power Factor Correction: Why Your Facility Is Paying More Than It Should

A practical guide for industrial and commercial facility managers on how Power Factor Correction works, why it matters, and how to cut electricity costs while protecting critical equipment. If your electricity bill keeps climbing even when your operations stay the same, there is a good chance your facility has a poor power factor. Most plant [...]

PLC vs DCS: Key Differences, Benefits & Best Choice (2026)

A practical guide for plant managers, process engineers, and industrial decision-makers