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.

Statoil awarded 6 licences offshore Brazil

Statoil was the highest bidder on 6 licenses in the 11th Round, the first licensing round in Brazil since December 2008. With the new licenses, Statoil has strengthened its position in the Espirito Santo basin.

Total honoured for its deep offshore expertise

newsitemAt the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Total was honoured with the Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies for its Pazflor deep offshore development.

COOPER Valves moves up

newsitemCOOPER® Valves has moved from a 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing warehouse and a separate office building to a 60,000 sq.

AOPL urges State Dept. to approve KXL

newsitemThe Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL) reiterated the inherent safety of pipelines and the numerous special safety requirements that will apply to the Keystone XL pipeline at a public hearing on Thursday.

KOV’s Brunei-Drilling rig on location

The spud date of LKU-1 is now anticipated to be mid-May 2013. International upstream oil and gas exploration and production company Kulczyk Oil Ventures’ ETP-03 drilling rig is currently being rigged up at the Lukut Updip-1 (‘LKU-1’) well-site in preparation for the commencement of the Brunei Block L Phase 2 drilling campaign.

Acquisition of Mikuni Engineering (Singapore) Pte.

newsitemKitz Corporation of Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (KAP), subsidiary of KITZ Corporation (Japan) as regional head quarter of ASEAN region, has recently completed the purchase of 100% share of Mikuni Engineering (Singapore) Pte.

Metso’s Tissue Technology Award

newsitemIn line with its ambition to provide sustainable solutions for the tissue making industry Metso established a Tissue Technology Award.

Expro awarded subsea services contract in China

International oilfield service company, Expro, has been awarded a USD 4.5 million one-year contract for the supply of 7 3/8” completion landing string services in China.

Belven appoints Valve Team Europe


  Valve Team Europe are delighted to announce that they have been appointed to distribute Belven in the Netherlands from immediate effect.

Emerson international safety award for Hengelo

Emerson are pleased to announce that Valve Automation – Hengelo, their site in the Netherlands has been the recent recipient of the EMERSON 2012 COO International Safety Award.

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.