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Civil works started at Roma North gas development

Civil works have begun at Senex’s Roma North natural gas development in the Surat Basin following the award of the major construction contract.

Trelleborg’s new STS oil transfer solution

Trelleborg’s oil & marine hose operation has launched the KLELINE STS oil transfer solution, which is set to upgrade safety and operability standards in ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer around the world.

Wison Eng. awarded Premium Chemical Project Prize

Wison Engineering has announced that its EPC contracted Shanxi Lu'an 1.8 MMTA Oil & Chemical & Electricity Integrated High Sulfur Coal to Liquid Demonstration Project was awarded the 2018 Premium Engineering Prize of China Chemical Industry.

AIMC to showcase at SPS IPC Drives 2018

Premier brands of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (AIMC) including Bauer Gear Motor, Huco Dynatork, Matrix, Stromag, Warner Electric and Warner Linear will be present at SPS IPC Drives 2018.

Wandfluh’s 2/2-way slip-in cartridge

Wandfluh has revised the existing 2-way slip-in cartridge program and substantially increased the pressure resistance. Additionally, the flow geometry has been optimised and thus the flow has significantly increased.

Praxair signs hydrogen supply agreement

Praxair, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc, has reached an agreement with Phillips 66 to supply high-purity hydrogen to the company’s Sweeny Refinery located in Old Ocean, Texas, starting in early 2021.

BMI introduces SEVA

Badger Meter (BMI) has introduced a new SEVA (Smart Electric Valve Actuator). The SEVA was designed for extreme conditions with military grade components while providing the accuracy and repeatability with the market demands.

New API standard for offshore, onshore industry

The American Petroleum Institute has released its newest valve standard as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to improve operational safety and environmental protection.

Valve opportunities in an evolving market

Power generation is a major market for valves, accounting for 13% of global industrial valve sales. As the world continues to build electric generating capacity, it is also accelerating toward a lower-carbon economy. This article reviews the trends in the global power market and considers their impact on future valve sales.

Mueller Water Products acquire Krausz Industries

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Krausz Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer of pipe couplings, grips and clamps, for USD 140M in cash.