Plenty to admire at Pumps & Valves 2012
The Pumps & Valves 2012 event, which was held on 18 and 19 April in Antwerp, Belgium, was a focal point for many industries and flow control experts in Belgium, Holland, and even Northern France.
Multifunctional locking handle
Assured Automation extends their ball valve line with the addition of the P2 Series full port PVC true union ball valve. Available in ½" to 4" the P2 Series offers a variety of advanced features such as a high quality stem and ball support system and a multifunctional locking handle. DNV issues new jack-up rule book
A new dedicated rule book for self-elevating units will guide designers and yards to class their designs and newbuilding projects. The rule book clearly explains the DNV and international regulations and standards.
Aker Solutions wins contract in Australia
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Woodside Energy Limited for the manufacture and supply of electro-hydraulic steel tube umbilicals for the Greater Western Flank Phase 1 project. The projects is located on the north-west coast of Australia.
Gabon to build new refinery
Gabon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung, a South Korea-based company, to build a new oil refinery in the Central African nation. 
Technip has received a contract from Offshore Oil Engineering Co, Ltd for pipeline installation at the Liwan 3-1 shallow water project. 
Rotork Process Controls has launched a new range of compact, robust and reliable electric actuators for control valves, regulators and other continuous modulating applications.