News

Our editors gather news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the valve and actuation industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the design, manufacturing, supply, maintenance and use of industrial valves and actuators. We focus both on engineered products as off the shelf products.

If you wish to include your news items and press releases in our publication, email newsletter or on our website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact the editor.

Penspen wins FEED contract for Nigeria-Morocco pipeline

Penspen, provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to execute the First Phase of the FEED (FEED Phase I) of approximately 5,700 km gas pipeline proposed to run from Nigeria to Morocco.

SPX® FLOW announces new service partner in Australia

As part of its continuous service improvement program, SPX FLOW is pleased to announce a new service partner, FDPI Spares & Maintenance, in Victoria Australia.

Metso delivers valves with 3D parts from Helsinki

Metso has delivered the first valves with 3D printed parts from its Helsinki plant. The valves include 3D printed metal components that allow the valves to perform in a particularly demanding application where they need to withstand numerous fast open-close cycles without maintenance.

Bechtel secures FEED contract for Pluto Train 2 Project

Woodside has awarded a contract to Bechtel (Western Australia) Pty Ltd (Bechtel) to undertake front-end engineering design (FEED) for the Pluto Train 2 Project (Woodside 100%).

Altus Midstream acquires 15% of GCX pipeline project

Altus Midstream Company has announced its subsidiary, Altus Midstream LP, has exercised and closed its option with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (Kinder Morgan) to acquire a 15% equity interest in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Project (GCX).

Emerson Severe Service app for optimised control valve

The app gives direct access to Fisher™ control valve sizing and diagnosis tools Emerson has released its Severe Service app developed for process control engineers in need of quick and easy control valve diagnosis and maintenance for the most difficult installations within process plants.

Arctic LNG 2 signs deal on design & construction of GBS

PAO NOVATEK has announced that its next LNG project, Arctic LNG 2 (the "Project"), has signed an agreement on the design and construction of gravity-based structures (GBS).

APCO 60” Swing Check Valves in Pump Station

Four 60” APCO CVS-6000-AC swing check valves are installed at a major metropolitan airport pump station. This pump station directs stormwater away from the airport to protect it against flooding damage during tropical storms.

EDF responsible for safe operation of nuclear plants

EDF Energy (EDF) is one of the largest energy suppliers in Europe and is responsible for the management and safe operation of some of the largest nuclear power plants in Europe, including those operating in Hinkley Point and Dungeness, UK.

Risberg natural gas pipeline from Elk to Ohio

The USD 86M Risberg natural gas pipeline, designed to carry natural gas 28 miles from western Erie County into Ashtabula County, Ohio, is moving closer to reality.