Thames Water has suffered a major blow in its attempt to secure its future after US private equity giant KKR pulled out of plans to buy the company. KKR had been selected as the preferred partner to inject £4 billion (€4.7 billion) of much-needed cash into the UK's biggest water company. The setback increases the possibility that the company will collapse into a government-supervised... [Read More]

Centrica and Equinor announced a £20 billion (€23.7 billion) plus agreement to deliver gas to the UK. The new deal will see Centrica take delivery of five billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas per year to 2035. The expansive 10-year deal continues a long-term relationship with Equinor that dates back to 2005 bringing gas from Norway to the UK. In 2024, the UK imported... [Read More]

Amazon Filters, a leading manufacturer and exporter, will highlight its process filters and housings made in the UK. The one-day event, in Secunda, South Africa, on 31 July, is designed to bring delegates together from across the petrochemical, oil and gas and energy sectors. Amazon Filters is represented at the show by long-standing regional distributor partner National... [Read More]

bp, together with its partners, has entered into a series of agreements that will build and expand on its major oil and gas interests in Azerbaijan, paving the way for growth and additional production while deepening its partnership with the country and state oil company, SOCAR. The agreements include the final investment decisions for the next major phase of development... [Read More]

Alfa Laval has announced a milestone in maritime decarbonisation with an order for the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation is part of a joint development project with industry frontrunners and is set for delivery in 2027-2028. As the shipping... [Read More]

Agrico Pumps will showcase a range of novel solutions to ease operators’ equipment headaches in the biogas sector. At the top of the list is the BIO-MIX 200 from Agrico’s German product partner WANGEN Pumps. A durable and hard-wearing hopper feed pump especially designed for large biogas plants, this progressive cavity pump boasts the highest flow rate in its class... [Read More]

NETZSCH Pumps USA, the leading complex fluid handling solutions provider, celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodelled office in Exton, Pennsylvania. Designed to foster collaboration, innovation and efficiency, the transformation marks a significant milestone in NETZSCH’s commitment to providing a high-performance work environment for its employees. The official... [Read More]

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has unveiled a new brochure, Pumps: A World of Opportunity, aimed at inspiring interest in the wide array of career paths available within the pump industry. This professionally produced publication showcases the vital role pumps play across multiple sectors—including energy, water, manufacturing, construction, and more—while... [Read More]

In tough applications, robust pumps are clearly a must, but if maintenance and repair costs have escalated to the point of ridiculous, it’s time of course to consider some alternatives. Pumping Titanium Dioxide isn’t the easiest. Used primarily for consumer electrical goods with its brilliant white colour, this slurry solution of titanium dioxide powder and base/carrier... [Read More]

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, signed an agreement with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria on May 28 to acquire its 12.5% stake in the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract (OML 118 PSC), an oil mining lease offshore Nigeria that includes the Bonga field. Upon completion, this transaction increases Shell’s interest in the... [Read More]