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2003 DIN catalogue

The 2003 Catalogue of DIN Translations has been issued.

Kemira expands

Kemira has invested close to EUR 8 million in its plant Pori, Finland, for expanding its manufacture of specialty anatase products and for a new packaging system.

Romania signs energy pact with USA

US Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham and Romanian Minister of Industry and Resources Dan Ioan Popescu have signed an agreement for their countries to work together to foster cooperation in energy areas.

Philippines energy projects

The Philippine government has asked the Korean Power Corp. (Kepco) to put up a power plant in Cebu to help address the looming power crisis in the province.

New range of diaphragm valves in UK

With the formalising of an agreement between Econosto’s Ball Valves UK Ltd. and Diaval, a new range of valves has been launched into the UK chemical, process and petrochemical industries.

Sinopec eyes Sakhalin gas reserves

China's oil major Sinopec is looking at Sakhalin's vast gas reserves as a source of liquefied natural gas for a possible third Chinese import terminal

Severn Glocon supplies African gas plant

Severn Glocon (UK) is supplying a valve package solution to a critical natural gas production application in Africa.

Stolt awarded contract in Angola

Stolt Offshore SA has been awarded a contract by the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company (DSME) for work on offshore Angola.

Black liquor concentration plant in China

USFilter has been awarded a contract to provide a black liquor concentration plant with the largest capacity in the world in a single line.

New valve for high pressures and temperatures

Rated for temperatures to +650ºC and pressures to ASME 4500, the Raisteam® Gate Valve from Raimondi is available for applications in the chemical, petrochemical, offshore, and power industries.