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The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) represents the UK’s independent engineering inspection and certification industry, which plays a key role in maintaining high standards of safety within the workplace. New guidelines published by SAFed have been introduced surrounding safety valves and pressure relief valves.

The four offset butterfly valve from the manufacturer Quadax is used worldwide in solar thermal systems and offers important advantages in terms of reliability and cost efficiency.

In the past 20 or 30 years, the world is changing rapidly. A lot of new technologies have changed our lives. To illustrate how fast those changes happened, I would like to take two samples from China as my country has developed at a rapid pace in the new millennium.

Dr. Baumann, international consultant and former VP of Masoneilan and Fisher Controls, is a real expert when it comes to control valves. To date he has authored 140 publications, is credited with over a hundred patents and has written several books. Valve World is therefore delighted to report that his latest publication on control valves is now available via the ISA.

Working in a plant means having to make technically based decisions promptly, says Dow materials engineer Dr.-Ing. Evelyn Dayss

When running at full capacity, the Reggane Nord Project promises enough gas to meet over 10% of Spain’s demand. For Repsol and their partners, the project reaffirms a focus on oil-rich Algeria, where support from the government has aided investment. This is the first gas project to tap into in the southwest of Algeria’s reserves, and opportunities for expansion abound.

In the face of an ever-changing industry and an increasingly digital world, DNV GL with the help of operators, contractors and manufacturers alike, is on a journey to digitalise inspection services. In the not so distant future, we foresee a more agile, informed and cost-effective inspection service. In this journey, ‘remote’ technologies, enhanced and smarter digital reporting, and data will pave the way for the future of inspection.

S&OP - Sales and Operations Planning - is a decision-making process that ensures that the tactical plans in all business functions are aligned and in support of the company strategy, business plans, and goals.

Global demand for natural gas is expected to grow in the next 5 years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This growth will be mainly fuelled by China. A significant part of this demand will be fulfilled by LNG coming from North-America, Qatar, and Russia. In terms of project development, the US will be leading the pack. This is the second part of the article

Global demand for natural gas is expected to grow in the next 5 years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This growth will be mainly fuelled by China. A significant part of this demand will be fulfilled by LNG coming from North-America, Qatar, and Russia. In terms of project development, the US will be leading the pack.