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Slurry knife gate valves offer drip-tight shutoff

DeZURIK KSL slurry knife gate valves, designed for on-off isolation service, are ideally suited for applications consisting of abrasive, high solids content, wet or dry media in the mining, power and aggregate industries.

Petrofac gets Oman gas project

Petrofac has signed a contract worth close to USD 600M with Salalah LPG SFZCO LLC (SLPG), wholly owned subsidiary of Oman Oil Facilities Development Company LLC (OOFDC), to undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of its Salalah LPG extraction project in the southern part of Oman.

Emerson’s VRC system for SSCV Sleipnir

Heerema Marine Contractors has chosen Emerson Automation Solutions to provide a valve remote control (VRC) system for the world’s largest semi-submersible offshore crane vessel, SSCV Sleipnir, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s shipyard in Singapore.

Kitaura ball valve in China-based nuclear plant

Kitaura valve (China) Co., Ltd. has been commissioned by a nuclear plant in China to supply a corrosion resistant zirconium 2500LB 36''emergency shut-off valve, which can withstand a boiling point of 4377 degrees C.

Corrotherm’s introduces new range of valves

Corrotherm International has added valves and valve servicing to its extensive line-up. Well known for supplying high-grade metals to the oil, gas and desalination industry, Corrotherm continues to expand its product catalogue to meet the demands of its loyal customer base.

FSA appoints new President and Vice President

FET acquires two valve companies

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. has acquired the assets of Cooper Valves and a 100% ownership interest in Innovative Valve Components.

Peak Well Systems acquired by Schlumberger

Schlumberger has recently acquired Peak Well Systems (Peak), a specialist in the design and development of advanced downhole tools for flow control, well intervention and well integrity.

IMI CCI launches 840GS control valve

IMI CCI has announced the launch of the 840GS control valve, the first in a series of pre-configured and optimised control valves for the general service market.

Saudi Aramco awards EPCI contract to McDermott

McDermott International, Inc. has been awarded a contract from Saudi Aramco for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of four jackets and three gas observation platforms offshore Saudi Arabia.