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Shanker & Venkatasubramanian inducted into Hall of Fame

In December 2018, Advance Valves’ Mr Uma Shanker and L&T Valves’ Mr NV Venkatasubramanian were acknowledged for their outstanding and long-term contributions to the Indian valve industry when both gentlemen were inducted into the Hall of Fame recently established by the CII Valves and Actuation Division.

Commissioning process for LNG vessel safety system

Engineers from Severn Glocon Technologies have visited Korea to commission a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) supplied to shipbuilder DSME for a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).

CPC-Cryolab announces 5000 series cryogenic valves

CPC-Cryolab, a CIRCOR International brand, continues its innovative and long-standing leadership in availability and performance of its 5000 Series Cryogenic Valves, ideal for use in ultra-cold cryogenic storage tanks, transportation trailers, and vacuum jacketed and non-jacketed piping systems.

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.

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.

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).