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Industry news in the valve and actuation sector serves as a vital information reservoir that keeps various stakeholders — including manufacturers, distributors, end-users, and industry analysts — abreast of the latest developments, innovations, and trends shaping the landscape.

The industry news category within the valve and actuation sector encompasses a wide array of updates including technological advancements, market trends, regulatory changes, project announcements, and organizational developments among others. This category is quintessential in helping professionals navigate the dynamic and competitive environment of the valve and actuation industry.

ValvTechnologies gets new industry director

newsitemValvTechnologies has named Ricky Ford as the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Director, announced company president Kevin Hunt.

Batson-Cook Tampa wins ABC Eagle Award

newsitemPort Tampa Bay’s Petroleum Facilities Improvements Project, a joint venture between Batson-Cook Construction and Balfour Beatty Construction, was presented the Eagle Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Gulf Coast Chapter at its recent annual awards event. The USD 54M facilities improvements project – the largest capital investment in the port’s history – called for complete modernisation of the port’s main petroleum terminal complex in order to allow for future growth of Florida’s fuel delivery infrastructure.

WGK supports oil spill containment project

Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has secured a five-year contract with Oil Spill Response (Capping) Ltd (OSRCL) to provide the maintenance support for a key part of a containment toolkit that would be used to control hydrocarbon release in the event of a subsea well control incident.

SUSTAKON: The new all-round material

newsitemSUSTAKON is the first semi-finished product made of the new polyketone (PK) material. This material opens up brand-new options for engineers for manufacturing parts of plants and machines. Due to its chemical structure, the polyketone (PK) SUSTAKON offers a unique combination of mechanical, tribological and chemical characteristics.

Wintershall awards subsea contract for Maria field

newsitemWintershall, Germany’s largest internationally active oil and gas producer, awarded a major pipeline and subsea construction (PSC) contract to Subsea 7.

Emerson launches subsea wet gas meter

Emerson Process Management has launched its next generation Roxar subsea Wetgas Meter for accurate production measurement, reduced risk, and improved flow assurance in gas and gas condensate fields.

The new meter allows the earliest possible detection of water from gas wells.

McDermott awarded contract amendment by KJO

McDermott International received a large contract amendment from Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) for a platform in the Hout field, located 26mi east of Al-Khafji in the divided zone between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Rig contract awarded for Ain Tsila project

newsitemPetroceltic International, the oil and gas exploration, development and production company focused on the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean region, announced the award of a contract for the provision of a drilling rig between Groupement Isarene and SINOPEC International Petroleum Service Corporation for the Ain Tsila gas and condensate field. Groupement Isarene, the joint operating organisation responsible for executing the Ain Tsila field development plan established by Sonatrach, Petroceltic and Enel, completed the tendering process and awarded the contract to SINOPEC.

Edison Award for Victaulic coupling

Pennsylvania-based Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has been selected as the 2015 Edison Awards Industrial Design bronze award winner for the Style 177N QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Coupling.

Queen’s Award for International Trade 2015 for PEGL

newsitemPresident Engineering Group Ltd (PEGL), parent company of Bestobell Valves, has secured the Queen’s Award for International Trade.

Industry News

In the ever-evolving landscape of the valve and actuation industry, the role of timely and comprehensive industry news cannot be overstated. Serving as the nexus of vital information, industry news acts as a guiding beacon for stakeholders at every level, offering insights into market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory shifts that shape the industry’s trajectory. From unveiling innovative product launches to analyzing market dynamics and spotlighting seminal projects, industry news is an indispensable tool in navigating the complex and dynamic world of valve and actuation technology. As industries transition towards a future marked by digitalization and sustainability, staying updated with the latest industry news ensures that professionals remain at the forefront of developments, fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration in a sector central to modern infrastructure and technology.

The industry news category serves as a central hub that amalgamates various types of information critical to the valve and actuation industry. It fosters a well-informed community, promotes knowledge sharing, and facilitates strategic decision-making, thus playing a pivotal role in steering the industry towards growth and innovation. Keeping abreast of industry news helps stakeholders adapt to the rapidly evolving industry landscape and seize emerging opportunities.