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MA2 linear actuators for harsh applications

TiMOTION’s MA2 series linear actuator was specifically designed for applications which face harsh working environments and require ruggedness and durability.

Orbinox biogas valve for anaerobic digestion

Anaerobic digestion is a collection of processes by which micro-organisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.

The new M/50 switch with IO-link capability

IMI Precision Engineering has transformed its magnetically operated, solid state M/50 switch to include IO-Link capability.

DeZURIK butterfly valves to avoid solidification

DeZURIK has specially designed the tail gas butterfly valve to meet the rigorous requirements of services where polymerization or solidification of media can prevent valve operation.

INPEX wins exploration rights for WA-533-P

INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX announced that through INPEX Browse E&P Pty Ltd (INPEX Browse), a subsidiary, it was individually awarded an exploration permit for Release Area WA-533-P (the Block) as Operator in Australia’s 2017 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.

Rotork assists in major African project

The introduction of an in-house hydrostatic test facility at Rotork Singapore is making an important contribution to winning new contracts.

MOGAS appoints new VP Operations

MOGAS Industries, Inc. (MOGAS) announced the appointment of Jose Osuna as VP of operations, who will assume duties and responsibilities previously performed by the vice president of manufacturing, Sam Furman, who will retire after an advisory transition period.

AUMA actuators deliver in Russia’s frozen Far East

More than 300 AUMA actuators ensure reliable valve automation at temperatures below –40°C in a remote gas processing plant and a tank farm operated by Yatec in the Sakha Republic, approximately 5,000 km north-east of Moscow.

Eni sells EST license to Zhejiang Petrochemicals

Eni has been awarded a contract by Zhejiang Petrochemicals for the license of Eni Slurry Technology (EST), which will be used for the construction of two refining lines.

Control Valves for Kais Power Station

Algeria is rich with an abundance of natural gas resources. Over recent years, the country has had an aggressive power generation program to develop and build new power stations in a relatively short timescale.