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MDR completes Phase 1 of QGEP Atlanta EPS

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) announced that it has completed the first phase of the deep-water Atlanta Early Production System (EPS).

Bigger regulators for natural gas applications

Emerson has expanded its size range of Fisher™ EZH and EZHSO pilot-operated regulators to help higher capacity natural gas applications maximize uptime and protect downstream assets.

TechnipFMC awarded FEED contract

TechnipFMC ( FTI) has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by BP for the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit for the Tortue/Ahmeyim Field Development, a major LNG (liquefied natural gas) project located offshore on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.

BP commits to North Sea developments

BP has announced that it has committed to two new North Sea developments, which are expected to produce 30,000 barrels gross of oil equivalent a day at peak production.

OCV Control Valves aquired by Matholding Group

Matholding Group has aquired 51% of the shares in U.S.‐based OCV Control Valves LLC. The group is rounding out its portfolio in hydraulic control and air valves by merging Dorot Control Valves’ expertise with its experience in the U.

Cocon QTZ bags the Red Dot Award

The pressure independent control valve Cocon QTZ received the winners award in the category Heating and Cooling Technology in the design competition Red Dot Award : Product Design 2018.

Duke Energy Ohio appeals to OPSB

Duke Energy Ohio is moving forward with its application before the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) to construct its proposed Central Corridor Pipeline in Hamilton County to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to its customers in southwest Ohio for decades to come.

Parker announces validation of “CK” profile seal

The Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced successful validation of its “CK” profile seal for riser choke and kill applications of 20,000 psi (1378 bar) at 35°F to 350°F (2 °C to 176 °C).

Hayward unveils PVDF ball check valve

Hayward Flow Control has announced the addition to its industry leading TC Series true union ball check valve of natural PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) to its material offering.

Asahi/America releases new catalog

Asahi/America, Inc. has released a new version of its Thermoplastic Valves, Actuation and Controls catalog. The 232-page catalog contains comprehensive technical information and drawings of Asahi/America’s complete line of thermoplastic valves and actuators including the new Type-57P butterfly valve, the new Series 17 electric actuator, and the new Omni® Type-27 ball valve.