ABB has entered into a partnership with Bilfinger through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Framework Agreement aimed at improving operational efficiencies in the energy and process industries. The collaboration focuses on enhancing instrumentation and digital solutions in various sectors including energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas. Notably, there is a key emphasis on sustainable sources, particularly in the hydrogen and carbon capture market, to drive the transition towards cleaner energy. The partnership will see ABB and Bilfinger combining their strengths - ABB offering a wide range of innovative instrumentation and digital solutions, while Bilfinger providing expertise in both conventional and renewable energy areas. Gerald Pilotto, Chief Products & Innovation Officer at Bilfinger, highlighted the importance of globally standardized digital services as a growth driver and emphasized the strategic significance of these solutions in enhancing industry efficiency and sustainability. Amina Hamidi, Managing Director of Business Line Instrumentation at ABB Measurement & Analytics, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Bilfinger to deliver efficiency benefits to target industries. The collaboration between ABB and Bilfinger will focus on two main areas. Firstly, maintenance and replacement orders will be streamlined, with Bilfinger managing contracts that include instrumentation upgrades and relying on ABB for the supply of various instrumentation components and digital services. Secondly, the partnership will extend to new projects in the energy and process industries, with a joint effort to address efficiency needs and provide solutions in areas such as hydrogen and CCUS. By optimizing operational processes throughout production, the aim is to help industries operate more efficiently and sustainably, leading to efficiency gains and cleaner practices.