United Utilities has selected three leading design and development partners (DDPs) as it prepares to deliver the largest environmental programme in the North West in more than a century, if the company’s ambitious business plan is approved. The North West’s water company has chosen AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald and Stantec following a competitive tender process. The... [Read More]

A Romanian water utility is using advanced analytics to transform its infrastructure and tackle water losses in real time. ApaVital, which serves more than half a million people in the region of Iasi, will apply intelligent data integration software to optimise its network, detect and prevent leaks, and ensure a more sustainable water supply for its communities. In Romania,... [Read More]

Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire an equity interest in the Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG). The transaction, which is subject to standard closing conditions, will also include options for Aramco to offtake hydrogen and nitrogen. Building on its efforts to develop a lower-carbon hydrogen business and expand its portfolio of... [Read More]

Lummus Technology and Element Six (E6), a manufacturer of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond solutions, will leverage a unique solution to address the worldwide challenge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction. "Destroying and eliminating PFAS from water is an important global challenge — a challenge that Lummus and Element Six fully embrace... [Read More]

Clariant has revealed that its MegaZonE technology is delivering excellent performance on the methanol plant of CNOOC’s China Blue Chemical. The innovative system uses several layers of methanol catalysts with different activity levels to optimize heat management and overall catalyst performance. MegaZonE was installed at CNOOC’s methanol production plant in Hainan,... [Read More]

From dreaded wet wipes to solids including plastics, textiles and even wood, a new Borger Multicrusher has solved long-standing blocking issues at a wastewater treatment plant. By chopping coarse material at the front-end of the treatment process, the brutish grinding of the twin-shaft Borger Multicrusher effectively protects downstream equipment; providing the plant... [Read More]

Eletta Flow has introduced the new Eletta Steam - a robust, cost-effective design for steam flow measurement. Designed for accuracy and ease of use, Eletta Steam is described as a go-to solution for all of steam flow monitoring needs. Whether it be determining the efficiency of a boiler’s steam flow or monitoring steam flow in sterilisation lines, Eletta Steam is... [Read More]

Carbon graphite is employed by businesses to decrease costs, improve efficiency and ensure public safety across the fluid handling industry. Carbon graphite’s mechanical/chemical properties and its attributes make it a material to consider when designing mechanical/dry gas seals, pumps and valve equipment, to name but a few. Range of benefits Carbon graphite is... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $42 million (€38.5 million) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Delaware drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion (€46 billion) investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law... [Read More]

Gevo has revealed that its renewable natural gas business recently achieved record production levels. “I am pleased that we achieved an annualized production rate of approximately 402,000 MMBtu in May, exceeding our previous record of approximately 401,000 MMBtu in March,” said Staci Bogue-Buchholz, vice-president and General Manager of Gevo’s RNG facilities. “These... [Read More]

Atlas Copco is expanding its range of WEDA electric submersible pumps in response to increased requirements on dewatering pump wear resistance and autonomous operation. The four new models feature Atlas Copco’s patented Wear Deflector Technology, which draws on the company’s engineering design expertise combined with modern modelling and manufacturing techniques to... [Read More]

The global oil demand has been on the rise after the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the Russia-Ukraine conflict caused major alterations in energy supply routes, which went in favour of the US shale drillers, including those in the Permian Basin. Spanning Texas and New Mexico, the Permian Basin remains the largest oil-producing shale play in the US. Strong global demand... [Read More]

Energy company Mabanaft has submitted the approval documents for the planned construction of an ammonia import terminal in Hamburg to the Hamburg Authority of Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture (BUKEA). The ammonia import terminal will be built on Mabanaft's existing tank terminal Blumensand in the Port of Hamburg and will be used in particular to expand the... [Read More]

Börger celebrates 20th anniversary in the UK This year marks the 20th anniversary of pump company Börger establishing what has become a very successful UK operation. From day-one, the company in the United Kingdom and Ireland has been led by one David Brown. How did you come to be at Börger, setting up the UK subsidiary? DB: I was working in sales for a large compressor... [Read More]

The ADIPEC 2024 Technical Conference has received a record 5,977 submissions - a 16% increase over last year. Major submission growth has been seen in the AI and digital transformation and energy transition and decarbonisation categories and increased submissions from African and Arab states. The ADIPEC Technical Conference is a key part of ADIPEC, the world’s largest... [Read More]

Lummus Technology and MOL Group, the leading integrated Central Eastern European oil and gas corporation, have announced the commencement of the design phase for the first Lummus Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling unit. The first plant, which will be located at MOL Petrochemicals in Tiszaújváro, Hungary, will have a processing capacity of 40,000 tons of mixed waste... [Read More]