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Flanged gate valves in hydropower station

Bundor gate valves are widely used in hydropower stations. These valves are subjected to abusive working conditions. Flange connection is the common connection mode in hydropower station gate valves.

TSG provides solution for waste management

A waste and recycling processor plant in the United Kingdom was experiencing problems with the existing valves located on the outlet of their bulk storage silos.

Wandfluh spool valve for hazardous areas

Wandfluh has extended the proven flange spool valves for the modular valve assembly with an execution for use in explosive, harsh and corrosive environments.

A new gas module on Troll B

A new gas module has been put on stream on Troll B, boosting the oil production and processing capacity on the Troll field.

WorleyParsons acquires Jacobs’ ECR division

WorleyParsons has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Jacobs Energy, Chemicals & Resources (ECR) division. Jacobs ECR is known globally for its delivery of complex petrochemical and chemical projects, its maintenance, modifications and operations (MMO) for hydrocarbons projects, including onshore and offshore production facilities and integrated project delivery, construction and technical services.

Val-Matic’s Quadrosphere ball valves in salt domes

Val-Matic’s QuadroSphere® ball valves are used in salt dome/cavern storage. Salt caverns are formed out of existing salt deposits, which are turned into salt domes through a leaching process.

FLR bags Valero cogeneration project

Fluor Corporation (FLR) was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction of Valero Energy Corporation’s combined heat and power cogeneration project at its Pembroke Refinery in Wales, UK.

LFV 8000 series inert solenoid valve

Lee Products Ltd has introduced LFV Series 8000 series, which is a new iteration of the existing 2-way, normally closed, LFV inert solenoid valve.

Saipem awarded new EPC contract

Saipem, in consortium with Petrofac and Samsung, has been awarded a new Onshore E&C contract in Thailand for the expansion of the Sriracha refinery.

Desponia plus butterfly valve for industries

Desponia plus butterfly valve is designed for demanding applications up to 20 bars in several market segments like mining, chemical processing, water treatment, etc.