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PNEUTON™ Valve Automation

The use of thermoplastic valves and piping solutions on low pressure sea water applications has many advantages offering significant weight, space and cost savings over traditional super duplex material selection.

Clough acquires US-based gulf coast downstream business

Clough announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Saulsbury’s Gulf Coast downstream and chemical business unit and its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) portfolio based in Houston.

Fluoroloy selected by a major U.S. Oil & Gas Company

Saint-Gobain Seals has been selected by a major U.S. oil and gas corporation to qualify its Fluoroloy® sealing solutions and polymer materials to enhance oil recovery for an ultra-high pressure field in the Gulf of Mexico, contributing chemical compatibility tests with requirements for 20,000 psi pressure (20K) valve qualification.

Desponia plus DN 50 up to DN 600 with carbon steel

InterApp Desponia plus product range includes cast steel and stainless steel bodies from DN 50 up to DN 600. These body materials, combined with the wide range of discs and liners available, make Desponia plus the ideal solution for heavy duty applications.

Praxair starts up new syngas plant in Geismar

Praxair, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc. has announced the completion of a major investment project at its Geismar, Louisiana facility, bringing a new plant online that will increase carbon monoxide supply to customers in the Geismar area.

Hygienic ball valves for food and medicine

Stainless steel hygienic ball valve made of SUS304 and 316L can meet the special requirements of various media in the field of food and biopharmaceuticals.

AAR approves vacuum relief valve

Kelso Technologies Inc. reports that the Company’s new vacuum relief valve (VRV) has successfully completed the required two-year field service trial and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has approved the VRV for full commercial use.

New diaphragm valve for drinking water

The Luxembourg-based KSB subsidiary SISTO Armaturen S.A. is extending its current range by launching its proven SISTO-16TWA valve type series for drinking water applications with new materials for wetted components.

Valtorc’s NPT/Flanged Solenoid Valve

Solenoid valves have been designed for use in any application where a non-viscous process media, like very clean liquids, gases and light oils must be controlled.

McDermott contracts for Pan Malaysia field development

McDermott International, Inc. announced two sizeable contracts, one from Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) and one from Sapura Exploration and Production (SEP), to provide transportation and installation of offshore structures, pipelines and pre-commissioning work for the Pan Malaysia field development located off the shore of Sarawak, Malaysia.