Metso won a second major order for advanced valve technology from Sino-Venezuela Guangdong Petrochemical Company for its 20 million ton-per-year heavy crude oil processing project in China. The new delivery includes large Neles valves for the delayed coking process, which is one of the demanding sub-processes in oil refining. This process sets especially high requirements for valve reliability and tightness.
Metso holds a strong position as a technology supplier for the delayed coking process especially in North America. China is the world’s second largest valve market with significant growth potential. “Guangdong Petrochemical Refinery Project is the largest oil refinery project in China in terms of processing capability. The follow-up order strengthens Metso’s position as one of the leading suppliers for the oil and gas industry in the world”, says Hangpheng Tan, Vice President, Flow Control Sales & Services, Automation, Metso, China.
The deliveries will take place during the second quarter of 2015. Last October, Metso announced an order for over 4,000 intelligent Neles valve controllers for the same refinery project.
