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Intelligent actuator

Expanding the key role of final control in powering its PlantWeb(R) digital plant architecture, Emerson Process Management announced today the European introduction of the FieldQ intelligent actuator series for on/off and modulating valves.

LG ball appoints sales director

LG Ball Valves has appointed Nick Thurston as both shareholder and Sales Director.

Lukoil and Gazprom sign strategic pact

Lukoil and Gazprom have signed a general strategic partnership agreement.

Safety for actuated valves

Whenever valves are actuated by means of pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical power sources, Smith Flow Control can supply key-exchange interlocks which can be easily integrated into the actuator operation.

CB&I win Chinese contract

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV has won a contract from Shanghai Ethylene Cracker Complex for a low-temperature liquids storage facility in the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park in Caojing, China.

Thermoset receives TUV approval

Advanced Valve Technologies of Thanet Reach, Kent, UK have gained high recognition from the TUV in Germany.

Rapid assembly tubes

Parker Instrumentation has a new "rapid assembly" design for tube fittings for liquid and gas instrumentation systems that will handle pressures up to 15,000 PSI.

Spence regulator

Spence Engineering Company Inc. has announce its EM33D Self Contained Regulator with remote on/off control for batch process loops and automated building controls.

FCT meets critical standards

FCT (Flow Control Technologies), the French pipeline ball valve manufacturer serving the oil and gas industry, has qualified for SIL (Safety Integrity Level) 3 or 4, IEC 61508 and European PED module H1 certifications.

Qatar to supply LNG to Philippines?

Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez has revealed that Qatar has expressed keen interest to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Philippines in the near future.