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Gastech 2018 show preview

Gastech, the leading global exhibition and conference for the international gas, LNG and energy industries, will arrive in Barcelona this September, 17-20 for its 30th edition.

AVK is now ISO/TS 29001 certified

AVK has become the first manufacturer in the gas distribution sector to achieve the international standard ISO/TS 29001:2011 for its entire design-to-delivery gas valve manufacturing process.

WVC USA introduces forged gate valve

Weir Valves & Controls USA Inc. (WVC USA) has introduced Atwood & Morrill® forged gate valve. The team is delighted that this new addition is attracting customer interest, and they are already receiving orders.

Penspen, Crestech Alliance secures PMC deal

Penspen and Crestech have signed their largest contract to date after forming a strategic alliance in November 2016. The companies have secured a deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for the provision of project management consultancy services across four gas projects in the Niger Delta region, with work already in hand.

Wandfluh’s advanced proportional control valve

Wandfluh’s proportional spool valve with integrated DSV electronics (Digital Smart Valve) now has the option of a 7-pole connector.

Air Products acquires turboexpander business

Air Products has acquired the Rotoflow™ turboexpander business from Baker Hughes. Air Products acquired all engineering and service capabilities to continue providing world-class service to Rotoflow™ customers.

Festo now offers compact SFAH flow sensor

Festo has released the new SFAH Flow Sensor to allow for easy monitoring of compressed air use. It provides an intuitive user interface with high output flexibility.

DTE Energy begins work on natural gas plant

DTE Energy is taking a step toward its goal of reducing carbon emissions by more than 80 percent by breaking ground on a USD 1B natural gas-fueled plant.

Orbinox knife gate valve for bulk handling

The ORBINOX DN350 (14) ‘TK’ series through conduit type knife gate valve is designed for use on a severe service bulk handling application.

Yokogawa wins chemical injection valve orders

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has confirmed that its Norwegian subsidiary, Yokogawa TechInvent AS, has received orders to provide 59 high-performance FluidCom chemical injection metering valves for two offshore oil fields that are being developed by Equinor ASA.