Renewable energy

The “Renewable Energy” news category serves as a central hub, elucidating the developments and strides being made in various renewable energy sectors, including hydrogen, hydropower, wind energy, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and more.

This category provides a panoramic view of the ever-growing and evolving landscape of the renewable energy sector. This segment endeavors to bring to the forefront the latest news, breakthroughs, and discussions surrounding the diverse forms of renewable energy resources. It encapsulates the developments, projects, and innovations happening in the sectors of hydrogen energy, hydropower, wind energy, and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), among others, weaving a rich narrative of the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions.

Is SMART LDAR correctly applied today in Europe?

LDAR is widely used in Europe both in standard mode according to EPA Method 21 Technique (CWP Current Work Practice) and in SMART mode with Infrared Camera Optical Gas Imaging Technique (AWP Alternative Work Practic). SMART LDAR is only applicable in oil and gas fields in which both techniques are suitable and can be combined to enhance the results of the inspections.

Pressure glands: sometimes overlooked

All valves produced for the hydrocarbon industry are produced in accordance with a VDS (Valve Data Sheet). The VDS states the material quality which should be used on all parts: the body, seats, closing member (ball, plug, gate), bonnet and the stem.

Maire Tecnimont sign Memorandum of Intent with Eurochem

Maire Tecnimont announces that it has signed with EuroChem, a global fertilizer company, a Memorandum of Intent according to which Tecnimont S.p.A and Tecnimont Russia LLC, both subsidiaries of Maire Tecnimont, have been selected to carry out the Early Works Services with subsequent extension into Engineering Procurement and Construction activities for a new urea and ammonia production facility at Kingisepp, in Northwest Russia, in case the EuroChem’s investment plans go ahead as planned.

AMPO POYAM VALVES awarded a contract in Africa

AMPO POYAM VALVES has been awarded a contract to supply in 2020 more than 550 highly engineered cryogenic and non-cryogenic ball, globe and gate valves for the first phase of BP’s innovative cross-border Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FLNG development, the deepest offshore LNG project in the African continent.

Cañadón León: thriving on winds from the Andes

The Argentine power provider YPF Luz hopes to produce 400 MW of renewable energy by 2020. Of that total, 122 MW are expected from the Cañadón León Wind project, which is currently under development. With Norwegian multinational Equinor now signed on for a 50% stake, the project appears to be picking up speed.

EL-O-MATIC actuators and InterApp butterfly valves

ORBINOX’s InterApp Butterfly Valves automated with EL-O-MATIC Actuators for a recent project on a chlorine plant. Chlorine can be manufactured by electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution (brine).

Masoneilan awarded severe service contract in Spain

CEPSA’s Refinery in San Roque, Cádiz, Spain has awarded BHGE’s Masoneilan the contract to provide the heavy-duty Severe Service, angle control valves for the “Bottom-of-the-Barrel” upgrade project consisting of 3 new construction blocks including LC-Fining, Sulphur Unit, and Utilities.

Orbinox UK knife gate valves for anaerobic digestion

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

Clariant to expand catalysts production facility

Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, announced that it will significantly expand the capacity of its catalysts production facility in Panjin, Liaoning province, Northeast China.

ARAKO supplied valves for combined power plants

ARAKO in cooperation with OY Konwell won two important tenders for Finnish projects OEBIO OULU and PORI. At the beginning of August, after successful takeovers, it was exported 280 industrial valves worth over EUR 500,000.

Renewable energy

In the ceaselessly dynamic realm of renewable energy, the intricate tapestry of advancements in hydrogen, hydropower, wind energy, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and more, is constantly being woven. As you reach the end of this vibrant category, it is our aspiration that you have found a wellspring of information, fresh perspectives, and insights that empower you to navigate this evolving landscape with acumen and foresight.

This category serves as your gateway to the multifaceted world of renewable energy, where innovation meets sustainability. Here, we venture beyond the conventional boundaries, bringing to the limelight the pioneering strides being made in alternative energy resources. From the latest advancements in hydrogen technology to groundbreaking projects in wind energy, from the nuances of hydropower to the forward momentum in CCS, this platform stands as a comprehensive repository of news and insights that resonate with the industry’s pulse.

As the curtain falls on your current exploration of this category, we invite you to remain engaged, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the renewable energy sector’s potential and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. This platform aims to serve not just as a news outlet but as a catalyst, encouraging informed discussions, fostering collaborations, and inspiring innovations.

Our commitment is to continually serve as a beacon, illuminating the path of sustainability and innovation, as we collectively forge ahead into a future where energy harmony with our planet is not just an aspiration, but a reality.

Keep revisiting this space, where every update serves to fuel your knowledge and inspire a renewed perspective on the renewable energy sector’s vibrant landscape. Together, let’s journey towards a future powered by clean, sustainable, and renewable energy, making strides towards a greener and more prosperous tomorrow.