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France to invest in new reactors

France is to renew its dependence on nuclear energy by investing in a new advanced reactor, The Guardian reported industry minister Nicole Fontaine as having said

Russian-German gas deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder say their countries are days away from sealing a mammoth Baltic Sea gas pipeline project aimed at lucrative European markets.

Velan S.r.l. formed for pipeline valves

Velan has formed Velan S.r.l., a joint venture company established to manufacture API 6A & 6D Trunnion-Mounted Ball Valves for pipelines and offshore platforms.

Boost in engine valve output

Elscint Automation, an Indian vibratory equipment manufacturer, has recently manufactured a feeding system for feeding of engine valves having diameter from 20mm to 50mm and length between 30mm to 200mm.

New valves and fittings agreement

The Ham-Let Group (UK) has signed an agreement with BOC Edwards to supply valves and fittings to the company's manufacturing and servicing facilities world-wide.

Parker valves used in Caspian

Parker Instrumentation's tube fittings and valves are employed exclusively on a new drilling platform currently being commissioned in the Caspian Sea.

Sourcing service for valves and actuators

UFB, based in Aberdeenshire, UK, has introduced a concept to help with the selection and sourcing of valves, actuators and associated process control equipment and services.

Aker Kverner wins Snohvit contract

Statoil has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for hook-up and installation work on the Snohvit LNG plant which is under construction at Melkoya Island near Hammerfest.

Abu Dhabi oilfield development

The Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) has awarded VECO the front-end engineering and design contract (FEED) for the development of the new Huwaila oilfield located 30 km south of the existing Bu Hasa field.

Omnifit and Biotech at London expo

Omnifit and Bio-Chem Valve will be showcasing their high-purity chromatography columns, connectors, bottle caps, solenoid valves and pumps at this year’s International Biotech exhibition in London.