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KDI & Aker BP extends collaboration agreement

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) has signed a new extended contract with Aker BP to further strengthen the operator’s digital solutions. Building on an existing collaboration...

Emerson’s new gas detectors

The Rosemount™ 935 Open Path Combustible Gas Detector uses infrared technology to detect a wide range of highly combustible hydrocarbon gases including, methane, propane, and ethylene.

Furon® HPVM-RV pressure relief valve

The newly redesigned Furon HPVM-RV Pressure Relief Valve limits upstream pressure spikes by opening at a preset value and discharging the media from its position.

Axial valve is included in the 25th edition of API 6D

API has published a new revision of API 6D: “Specification for Valves”. Axial valves are included in the scope of the 25th edition of API 6D.

McDermott completes net zero LNG construction study

McDermott recently completed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) construction study identifying tangible reduction pathways toward net-zero construction emissions on behalf of Shell Global Solutions International B.V. 

Endress+Hauser expands flow calibration capabilities

Endress+Hauser expands its calibration capabilities in the U.S. with a new flow calibration rig located at the company’s recently inaugurated Houston Campus.

Modular M-block diaphragm valve

The new GEMÜ P600S multi-port valve block solution allows for a flexible combination of standardized single components.

New zero leak magnetic circuit-based valve system

ZL Innovations introduced sustainable magnetic valve technology as a vital component in curbing fugitive emissions in Energy and Chemical industrial processes.

Faroe spuds Bister exploration well

newsitemFaroe Petroleum, anindependent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in Norway and the UK, announced the spudding of the Bister exploration well 6407/8-7. The Bister prospect is located in the Norwegian Sea in Licence PL 348/C, which also contains the producing Hyme field and the 2013 Snilehorn discovery.

Featured Story – Developments in valve stem sealing technology

Methane emissions have been become more prominent on the international agenda.