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AVK Valves gate valve for gas applications

AVK Valves have introduced a new gate valve with up- and downstream purge points. The valve is based on the renowned AVK series 46 design with long steel spigot ends for gas applications.

AMFW wins FEED contract

Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by Total Raffinage France, a subsidiary of Total.

Vane-shaft actuators for high cycle applications

Rack and pinion and scotch yoke type pneumatic actuators depend on gears to transfer torque and movement, while integral vane-shaft actuators have no gears (or linkages).

Foundation laid for Gazprom Amur GPP The first foundati

The first foundation for the Amur gas processing plant (GPP) was laid in the Svobodnensky District of the Amur Region.

Dynex H8819 proportional relief valves

Dynex is pushing the limits of high pressure hydraulics with its new series of high pressure/high flow relief valves.

Compact pressure switch for high vibration and low temp

A new addition to the Rotork Midland Series 4500 range of pressure switches is designed for the reliable operation of critical duties in locations prone to shock and high vibration, with ambient and media temperatures ranging from -40ºC to +85ºC.

Petrofac, Energy Institute to work together

Petrofac has been awarded a research study from the Energy Institute’s Process Safety Committee in a bid to help improve maintenance management performance across the oil and gas industry.

Albion invests in Middle East

Albion Valves Ltd is investing in its export business with specific focus on the Middle East. Albion is creating a dedicated export team and has forged new partnerships with representatives in the region to support growth.

TEP make USD 350M acquisitions, growth projects

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP announced strategic acquisitions by its Terminals and Water Services businesses and several significant commercial deals that expand and strengthen its Pony Express crude oil pipeline position in the regions it serves.

REXA electraulic actuators in copper mining

REXA has announced that its Electraulic™ Actuators have been chosen as the primary actuation technology to control flotation cell froth level at a mine located in Southwestern United States.