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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.

Small claims for tiny valve

At 8mm wide, the latest two-position three-way digital valve from Pneutronics is claimed to be "the smallest valve on planet earth".

Kitz butterfly valves

Kitz Corporation Of Europe SA has further increased its accreditation in the supply of high-quality valves.

Totalfinaelf changes name

TotalFinaElf has decided to change its name to Total E&P.

Sempell gains certification

Sempell AG, that manufactures valves for chemical and power plants, has been awarded ASME III qualification.

Valve connection simplifies control

Asco Joucomatic's new VCS valve connection system connects up to 127 valves (pneumatic, hydraulic, general purpose, water, gas and oil), and up to 254 sensors, to a centralised controller over distances of 2.5km.

Actuators upgrade UK hydroelectric site

Rotork electric valve actuators are contributing to a renewable energy refurbishment programme at a power station owned by South West Water.