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Expro and Frank’s complete merger

Expro Group, an international energy services company with market leadership in well access and well flow optimization has completed its previously announced merger with Frank’s International N.V.

Celeros Flow Technology’s flanged GD Bandlock 2 closure

Blind flanges on pipelines around the globe could be costing millions in unnecessary downtime, according to flow control experts at Celeros Flow Technology.Carla Connolly, Global Sales Director for the company’s pipeline access brands, says: “Blind flanges are often fitted on pressure vessels and pipelines because they provide lower cost on capital investment at the initial construction phase.

CIRCOR installs U-Stamp large ROC closure

CIRCOR International, Inc., a manufacturer, and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems announces that CIRCOR Pipeline Engineering LLC supplied a Houston customer with a 48” ASME U-Stamp large ROC closure for a 48” gas filter vessel.In January 2021, CIRCOR Pipeline Engineering LLC in Houston Texas was approached by a new customer to produce and deliver a 48” ASME U-Stamp large ROC closure for a 48” gas filter vessel, which they needed in 10 weeks at their facility for welding to the filter vessel.The order would be placed on Pipeline Engineering LLC, Houston but would be built and delivered from Pipeline Engineering Catterick UK, this would be a faster delivery than any subsequent order for a ROC of this size.

Moisture measurement in gases – quickly and reliably

Even low levels of moisture in gases and compressed air can lead to deviations in industrial processes or cause damage to equipment.

Mintra strengthens the marketplace

Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, one of the most respected names in training for the maritime industry, has signed a partnership with digital learning provider Mintra to bolster access to its cutting-edge sector education tools.

Schlumberger and AVEVA sign an agreement

Schlumberger and AVEVA announced an agreement to integrate edge, AI, and cloud digital solutions to help operators optimize oil and gas production.

Yan Yean treatment plant project

The Yan Yean treatment plant was the first privately financed project in Australia’s water sector built-in 1994, it was also

Transportation of natural gas with added hydrogen

Climate change mitigation is currently an important topic for the whole world. The European Commission created in July 2020 Hydrogen Strategy for a climate-neutral Europe, which goal is to speed up the development of pure hydrogen and ensure that it becomes the basis for a climate-neutral energy system by 2050.

Safe Flow Control in green hydrogen application

Production, storage, and transportation of clean hydrogen contemplate new challenges for the segment of valves and flow control equipment.

Featured Story – ARMATURY Group aim to become a leading provider in mission-critical valves

“ARMATURY Group a.s. has been part of the Vexve Armatury Group since 2019, together with companies Vexve Oy and ZMK Technologies GmbH. The entire group strives to become a leading provider of mission-critical valve solutions for five core markets: power generation, natural gas and LNG, steel and iron production, district energy and the petrochemical sector, focussing on lower carbon solutions,” says Petr Groh, CEO of ARMATURY Group.