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    Aker Kverner wins Snohvit contract

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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

    Totalfinaelf changes name

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

    Sempell gains certification

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

    Valve connection simplifies control

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    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

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

    Explosive fire at Tornio

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    An oxygen gas pipe broke for a still unknown reason at AvestaPolarit's Tornio melt shop line number 2.
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