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.

Hydropower contracts in Canada awarded to Alstom

Alstom has been awarded three contracts at hydroelectric power sites operated by Canadian utilities Hydro-Québec and Manitoba Hydro totaling approximately EUR 40 million. For the first two projects, the company will supply new runners for units C-1 and C-3 at the 38-unit, 1900 MW Beauharnois Generating Station.

Sterling Resources announces North Sea asset swap

Sterling Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the execution of an agreement with Enquest PLC under the terms of which Sterling will acquire Enquest's 10% interest in its F-Quad and L-Quad licences in the Dutch North Sea, and Enquest will acquire Sterling's 50% interest in the Cairngorm licence (Block 16/3d) in the UK North Sea.

Fluor JV wins contract from Tengizchevroil

Fluor Corporation’s joint venture with WorleyParsons, the Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas (KING) and KazGiproNefteTrans Engineering Company (KGNT EC) was awarded a contract by Tengizchevroil, LLP (TCO) for its Wellhead Pressure Management Project in Kazakhstan.

Newly developed EPT-Series

Flowbus has developed the newly extended canted yoke mechanism for expanding product line of actuator by reflecting increased demands for valve specifications.

Tap Oil gets extension of Accra contract

Tap Oil Limited reports that the Ministry of Energy, Ghana has granted a 12-month extension of the Initial Exploration Period under the Petroleum Agreement in respect of the Offshore Accra Contract Area.

MRC announces first quarter results

newsitemMRC Global Inc. announced its first quarter 2012 financial results. Sales of USD 1.383 billion were up 39% from USD 992 million in the first quarter of 2011.

Statoil in Ghana farm-in

Statoil has entered its first acreage in Ghana, farming into a deepwater licence operated by Hess.

The Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) licence was awarded to Hess Corporation (Hess) in 2006 and lies just south of the licence containing the Jubilee field offshore Ghana.

CRANE announces addition of WTA® Bellows Sealed Gl

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions™ is pleased to announce the addition of WTA® Bellows Sealed Globe Valves, Chlorine Valves, and Change-Over Valves to the CRANE ChemPharma product offering.

Technip awarded contract for Lucius field

Technip was awarded a lump sum contract by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for the development of the Lucius field, located in the Keathley Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico at a water depth of approximately 7000ft.

eDart’s mining valves and software

newsitemThe Flash Dart is eDart Slurry Valve’s latest control valves range which is a step closer to the company’s aim of becoming a worldwide supplier of slurry flow control systems to the mining industry. eDart aims to further grow its mining valves division in the future by extending and improving its analysis division, which focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD). “The CFD software used to develop products allows eDart to perform a number of virtual iterations before any manufacturing takes place.

Industry News

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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.