Featured Story

Our Featured articles are long reads that require more reading time than our news articles. In this section, you can find our cover stories, compelling content featuring prominent manufacturers, end-user interview with valve experts around the world, in-depth technical articles and interesting project reports from various industries, ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to power generation, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries.

Valve access in oil and gas plants: Brazil vs. Canada

Carla Cardoso Scaldaferri looks at differences to valve placement and access in oil and gas facilities in Brazil and Canada

Significant growth potential for RNG

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a proven route to reduce unwanted emissions and boost energy security. An update on the industry...

Velan at 75: From the past to the future

Montreal, Canada-based Velan has pushed the boundaries in innovation and technology over its 75-year existence.

New biomethane plant for beef producers in western France

German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWERwith its French partner AGRIPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group

Industrial safety valves market outlook (2025 to 2035)

The global industrial safety valves market is expected to double in the period from 2025 to 2035, Fact.MR reports

Oil is back, but prepare for a bumpy ride

The exploitation of oil is going well with demand still increasing, but there may be more difficult times ahead, James Chater reports

INTOCO – Quality material supplier for valve manufacturers

Stainless Steel distributor INTOCO delivers high-grade material to many valve manufacturers. An interview with Director Tony Preece.

The future of PFAS in sealing solutions and affected industries

Christian Geubert, Angst+Pfister Group, looks at new regulations and new materials to replace PFAs in sealing materials

HVOF coatings: Defending components in harsh environments

Kelly Songer - Precision Spray & Coatings - explains how HVOF coatings on valves have proven benefits in sever service applications

Valve reliability and operational sustainability: A strategic HP-QITP framework for inspection and testing

Irawan Josodipuro, Pertamina, explains why a Holistic Precision Qualification, Inspection and Test Plan will increase valve reliability