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Brazil EPCI contract

Petrobras has awarded Flexibras and Coflexip Stena Offshore the Roncador EPCI contract for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of approximately 566 km of flexible risers, flowlines and umbilicals.

Geothermal project

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in consultation with the US Department of Energy (DOE), has signed an agreement with Calpine Corporation to buy up to 49.9 MW of electricity from the Fourmile Hill geothermal project in Northern California.

Sample cylinders meet stringent requirements

Safe containment and transport of gases and liquids in volumes from 10ml to 20 litres is assured by Hoke Sampling Cylinders.

Orton FCx’s ultimate valves

Orton FCx, designer and manufacturer of triple eccentric metal-seated valves has developed the ultimate design evolution for critical applications by providing a bolted body seat.

Smart actuator

Honeywell Sensing and Control has produced the HercuLine 10260S Smart Actuator.

Rotork buys Skilmatic

Valve actuation specialist Rotork has bought the Skilmatic actuator business and assets from Skil Controls Ltd. Skilmatic actuators.

Severn Glocon catalogue

The UK-based manufacturer Severn Glocon, the UK manufacturer of industrial control valves, actuators and ancillaries, has produced its entire product catalogue, together with installation and maintenance manuals, on a CD ROM format.

Laserclad technology introduced

The Dutch company Nedclad Technology BV has introduced lasercladding as an alternative to other techniques for the application of wear and corrosion-resistant coatings.

GTS Duratek to work at Fernald waste site

GTS Duratek Inc. will participate in a new contract with the American Department of Energy to work on the Fernald waste site.

Power and desalination in Oman

AES Barka has been awarded the Barka Power and Desalination Project (Phase I) in Oman.