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Rotork Increases Versatility of the CK Range Actuators

Rotork has increased the versatility of the CK range of modular electric valve actuators with the introduction of the CK Atronik, an intermediate level integral starter control option, providing a ready-to-operate actuation solution to meet the requirements of plant specifications.

Linde signs LTA with ExxonMobil

Linde announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. to support the latest multi-billion dollar expansion of the company's integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.

AVT’s new valve sizes for smaller applications

Advanced Valve Technologies, A ClockSpring, NRI Company (AVT), a manufacturer of advanced industrial valve products with minimally invasive compact fittings, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of 1.5-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch inline valves.

Rexroth paints bright picture for hydraulic valves

The transition to connectable digital technology for hydraulic valves is accelerating, especially where European manufacturers are concerned.

McDermott awarded EPCI contract from Saudi Aramco

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) announced a large contract award from Saudi Aramco for engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services in the Marjan and Zuluf fields, offshore Saudi Arabia.

Rawson/Industrial Controls sign partnership with Forum

Rawson/Industrial Controls, both leading distributors of instrumentation, valve, and control products, announced that they have signed a distribution partnership agreement with Forum® Energy Technologies’ (Forum) Valve Solutions business.

Control flow choke market to witness gradual growth

The global control flow choke market is estimated to witness gradual growth in the next decade, which will be majorly sustained by the factors such as the recovery of crude oil prices, growth in shale gas drilling and production activities, and notable opportunities in nuclear power generation applications.

Rotork control system in Malaysian petroleum terminal

Rotork’s Pakscan™ control system will be used to control hundreds of additional intelligent Rotork IQ actuators at a new petroleum terminal in Malaysia.Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co Ltd has ordered more than 570 IQ3 multi-turn actuators to be installed on gate and ball valves ranging from 8 to 42 inches at the Pengerang Deepwater Petroleum Terminal.

Innovative solutions for gas pipeline repair

When you need to carry out a repair or make an under-pressure connection to your gas pipeline, we want to ensure you have the right product for a successful operation.

Van Oord awarded a contract for Mozambique LNG project

Van Oord in consortium with TechnipFMC has been awarded a contract by Anadarko Moçambique Área 1, Lda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, for its Area 1 Mozambique Golfinho/Atum development.