Metso obtains four major oil and gas valve orders from Chinese petrochemical customers

Finland-based company Metso has received four major valve orders for the oil and gas industry from Chinese petrochemical customers.

The total value of the orders and company names are not being disclosed. All the companies are in the top ten petrochemical companies in China.  

Metso's HangPheng Tan, VP sales and Service Flow Control in China, said: "A solid industry reputation, and reliable, high-quality products with great investment value has made Metso's valve solutions a favourite in the market. Our customers value having proven valve technology, as well as service and spare part availability that ensures high productivity in demanding processes.”

The orders include approximately 2,500 Neles ball, segment and butterfly valves for on/off and control applications for various process phases, such as coal gasification, ethylene cracking and PSA processes. The control valves are equipped with Neles ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers, which have the capability for advanced performance follow-up.

Over the years, Metso's installed base of valve solutions for leading Chinese oil and gas customers has been growing steadily, and its valves are widely used in many critical processes. In a typical petrochemical or refinery project, Metso's product range covers up to 90% of the valves needed.