Technical

Emerson has released its Severe Service app developed for process control engineers in need of quick and easy control valve diagnosis and maintenance for the most difficult installations within process plants.

The American Petroleum Institute has released its newest valve standard as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to improve operational safety and environmental protection.

WorleyParsons has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Jacobs Energy, Chemicals & Resources (ECR) division. Jacobs ECR is known globally for its delivery of complex petrochemical and chemical projects, its maintenance, modifications and operations (MMO) for hydrocarbons projects, including onshore and offshore production facilities and integrated project delivery, construction and technical services.

Sandvik has announced that TW Metals UK will be a preferred distributor for a range of products including Sandvik hydraulic & instrumentation tubing and high temperature piping products in England.

Durapipe UK is expanding its valve and flow control service offering under the newly formed ‘Flow Control Solutions Team’, to provide enhanced flow control solutions for customers across the industrial services sector.

LyondellBasell (LYB) has announced that a JV between PolyMirae Company Ltd (PMC) and SK Advanced (SKA) has selected LyondellBasell’s world-leading polypropylene fifth generation Spheripol technology for a 400KTA unit to be constructed in Ulsan, South Korea.

As of 1 August 2018, Dr. Christoph Göttlicher has joined AUMA Management as Chief Technical Officer (CTO). In his new role he is responsible for Product Management, Research & Development, Business Development and Innovations within the global AUMA Group.

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that technical standards SP-71-2018, Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends and SP-125-2018, Check Valves: Gray Iron and Ductile Iron, In-Line, Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided have been revised and published by MSS.

Portlethen-based Severn Ball Valves has rebranded as Severn Glocon (Aberdeen), following its best ever year for trading and a host of achievements that underline its capabilities.

National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Eni signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in London, which will launch the process for Eni to acquire a 42.