Industry News

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.

Complete range of Soldo switchboxes now in stock

Rotork Valvekits, the Rotork flow control group’s specialist valve mounting kit company, has completed its off-the-shelf offering Soldo switchboxes for quarter-turn actuators and valves by adding the safe area SP range to the hazardous area Soldo ranges that it already holds.

MRC Global, ConocoPhillips renew MRO contracts

MRC Global subsidiary McJunkin Red Man Corporation signed a five-year contract as supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) products and services to ConocoPhillips Company's operations in the lower 48 U.

2 Spotlight on New Technology Awards for FMC

FMC Technologies will be presented two Spotlight on New Technology Awards at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The awards, which honour innovative technologies that have a significant impact on offshore exploration and production, are in recognition of FMC Technologies' ISOL-8 Pump and Offshore Loading Arm Footless.

AGR awarded well management contract by OMV

AGR secured a new well management services contract from OMV (Norge). The contract also covers delivery of other drilling and well engineering services for complete well construction. The contract is for three years with the option of two further years.

Shell discovers deep-water gas offshore Malaysia

Shell announced an exploration discovery offshore Malaysia. The successful ‘Rosmari-1’ well is located 135km offshore in Block SK318, and drilled to a total depth of 2,123m. The well encountered more than 450m of gas column.

Specialist Subsea Services acquires 2 new ROVs

Specialist Subsea Services (S3) purchased two new ROVs from FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. The acquisitions, worth in excess of GBP 4,000,000, form part of the company’s ambitious global growth plans and bring the total number of work class ROVs within S3’s fleet to six.

Statoil awarded exploration block offshore Myanmar

Together with partner ConocoPhillips, Statoil has been awarded a deep-water exploration block in the Myanmar waters of Bay of Bengal. Block AD-10 covers more than 9,000km2, and is located 200km from the coast in water depths of approximately 2,000m.

Chariot awarded Mohammedia Reconnaissance Licence

Chariot Oil & Gas, the Atlantic margins focused oil and gas exploration company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Morocco), has been awarded a 75% interest and operatorship of the Mohammedia Reconnaissance Licence offshore Morocco.

Progress Energy completes 2 acquisitions

Progress Energy Canada, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), has closed its previously announced agreement to acquire assets in northeast British Columbia from Talisman Energy. In a second transaction, Progress Energy has also acquired Montney lands in the Julienne area of northeast British Columbia.

Shah Deniz awards key Stage 2 contracts

The Shah Deniz and South Caucasus Pipeline consortia awarded key contracts for the development of the Shah Deniz Stage 2 and South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion (SCPX) projects. The contracts, covering both project management services and construction, follow the final investment decisions announced in December 2013.

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.