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Polyamide reduces miniature valves’ cost

Asco Joucomatic has claimed that its new design for its Micro 10 range of miniature sub-base mounted valves has achieved a cost reduction of almost 50%, as a result of using Polyamide in the valve construction rather than metal.

Belarus and Libya form joint energy company

Belarus and Libya have produced a document on the establishment of a joint Belarusian-Libyan energy company.

Finland: Areva modernisation

A consortium led by AREVA has signed a contract with Fortum Heat and Power Oy for the modernisation of instrumentation & control (I&C) systems in the Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland.

UAE: refinery upgrade

Foster Wheeler Ltd has been awarded a contract to upgrade a condensate refinery in Dubai, UAE.

New Zealand: offshore gas award

Technip will install the flexible lines, umbilicals and the wellhead platform of the Pohokura gas development project in New Zealand.

Third Dutch Sector award for Subsea 7

Subsea 7 has received the letter of intent from Wintershall for work associated with the F16 project in the Dutch Sector of the North Sea.

Climate testing room

Valvitalia has completed a climate testing room in its headquarters plant in Rivanazzano, Italy.

Oman: Toyo to build methanol plant

Toyo Engineering Corp. will construct a methanol plant in Oman.

Valve World Asia 2005 well on track

Following several visits to the Far East, Conference Director Sjef Roymans reports that there is massive interest in Valve World’s latest show – Valve World Asia 2005.

Guided table actuator

SMC Corporation has announced the release of the EMY2 electric guided slide table actuator.