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MDR to perform diving scope for SAPREF refinery

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) was awarded a sizeable contract to remove and replace a single 24 inch (61 centimeters) subsea hose string to a single buoy mooring (SBM) and pipeline end manifold (PLEM) for Southern Africa’s largest crude oil refinery operated by SAPREF.

Diaphragm valves videos released

GEMÜ has released two new videos, where a service trainer from its training team explains the setting of closing and opening limits in diaphragm valves.

Eni awarded new participating interest

Eni has been awarded 100% participating interest in the East Ganal deepwater exploration block in the Kutei Basin, in Indonesia.

IMI Critical supplies isolation valves for FCC

IMI Critical has received its first order for new triple eccentric butterfly valves, tailored for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) applications.

Pipelaying underway for Norway’s largest pipeline

Soon the tip of the first pipe of what will become Norway’s longest and largest oil pipeline will be pulled into the Mongstad terminal, north of Bergen.

Total Lockout’s portable valve actuators

Total Lockout (Safety) Ltd have increased their range of portable valve actuators to include a pedestal mounted drive tool for operating valves located below ground.

Rexroth introduces SVA

Rexroth has showcased a unique system for subsea actuation at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas.

VAL-MATIC STAINLESS STEEL WASTEWATER AIR VALVES

Val-Matic’s Stainless Steel Wastewater Air Valves perform two important functions in a piping system: they maintain system design efficiency and provide system protection.

AUMA turnkey solution for Pertamina tank farm

AUMA has supplied a turnkey valve automation solution to Indonesian oil and gas company Pertamina.

Blueline actuator installed at a cheese factory

A mozzarella cheese producer in the USA had an actuator problem with their EFV’s (Enclosed Finishing Vats).