Mexico: hydroelectric project
Mexico state-owned power company, CFE Comision Federal de Electricidad (Federal Electricity Commission), has received three bids for the 750MW La Yesca hydroelectric project to be located on the Santiago River in Jalisco and Nayarit states, Mexico.
Manual override for solenoid valves
Peter Paul Electronics Co. now offers manual override for its full line of Series 80 large-orifice solenoid valves.
Contract renewal at Pembroke refinery
An agreement between Tyco Valves and Controls and Chevron Texaco to manage the performance of pressure relief valves at the ChevronTexaco Pembrokeshire oil refinery has improved valve reliability on site, increased the intervals between valve servicing by two-thirds, and produced cost savings on plant availability and production.
Severn Glocon Group acquires
The Severn Glocon Group plc, a UK-based manufacturer and service provider for severe service control valves in the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation and associated industries, has announced the acquisition of Design Paradigm Ltd, a specialist engineering design and analysis consultancy with a strong valve industry pedigree.
Rotork celebrates 50 years
Rotork celebrated its 50th anniversary at its US headquarters, 675 Mile Crossing Blvd, Rochester, New York, on 20 July.