Dimeta has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rinnai, to explore ways to decarbonise the LPG market in Europe through the use of recycled carbon Dimethyl Ether DME. Renewable and recycled carbon DME is a clean-burning, sustainable fuel made from various feedstocks, such as waste, biomass or biogas, and can reduce emissions by up to 85%... [Read More]

Svanehøj has taken on the task of upgrading safety systems at Konkan LNG terminal in India and Fos Cavaou LNG terminal in France. Konkan LNG and Fos Cavaou have partnered with Svanehøj France to renew the safety instrumentation for three LNG tanks. This move aligns with Svanehøj's goal of reconnecting with liquefied gas terminals worldwide and ensuring optimal safety... [Read More]

ExxonMobil announced the start-up of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing facility. The $2 billion (€1.87 billion) expansion is part of ExxonMobil’s long-term growth plans to deliver higher-value products from its US Gulf Coast refining and chemical facilities. “With startup of these two new lines, ExxonMobil is delivering high-value... [Read More]

Wilo is opening a new high-tech production site in Changzhou, China. The “Wilo Changzhou Park” includes a factory and office building as well as research and development facilities over an area totalling 84 hectares. The multinational technology group will manufacture around 3 million high-efficiency pumps and 3.5 million electric motors here every year. “With... [Read More]

Landia is supplying 12 of its digester mixing systems for pre-treatment tanks at a wastewater facility in Indonesia. Part of a major Bio Production Plant in Java, the facility converts grass materials into biodegradable bags, with the excess matter utilised to produce biogas in six 4,000m3 rectangular concrete tanks. To accelerate the installation, Landia is sending... [Read More]

Russia's United Oil and Gas-Chemical Co. alongside China's Xuan Yuan Industrial Development have agreed to jointly invest $686 million (€641 million) in construction of a transshipment oil complex in Russia's Far East, Reuters reported. The complex will facilitate Russia's oil exports to China as Moscow expands its infrastructure to diversify exports of commodities... [Read More]

Vopak has reached an agreement with Infracapital on the sale of its three chemical terminals in Rotterdam for a total purchase price of €407 million including a conditional deferred payment of €19.5 million. The Total expected cash receipt for Botlek, TTR and Chemiehaven, net of transaction costs and net debt items at closing, is around €368 million. The combined... [Read More]

Xylem’s Flojet brand has enhanced its innovative VersiJet Series industrial motor driven diaphragm (MDD) pumps with the introduction of a new, four-chamber model. Leveraging market-leading pump technology from Flojet, the new MDD pump has been specifically designed to serve industrial applications requiring flow rates of between 3 and 5 gallons per minutes (GPM), the... [Read More]

Flowserve Corporation has revealed that its Valtek® Valdisk™ high-performance butterfly valve is licensor-approved for use in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) applications. The valve has successfully completed a rigorous one million-cycle endurance test. It is well-suited for applications in chemical plants, oil refineries and other facilities that require control... [Read More]

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a crucial requirement for operators and end-users as regulations have become more demanding and stricter. To operate in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way, operators are reviewing all their equipment. One vital piece of equipment that can go a long way towards positively contributing to improved sustainability... [Read More]

A total of 59 WANGEN pumps have been supplied to an underground wastewater treatment plant in Finland. WANGEN pumps supplied by FlowExperts Oy are part of this new facility. The growing number of inhabitants in the Helsinki metropolitan area and the treatment of more nutrient-rich wastewater required a new wastewater treatment facility to be built with higher capacity... [Read More]

Rotork has acquired Hanbay, a leading manufacturer of precise, compact, miniature electric actuators. Hanbay, based in Montreal, Canada, designs and manufactures precise, miniature electric actuators which offer a compact profile and high torque design for use with small valves and instrument valves for use in hazardous and non-hazardous applications. “This is an exciting... [Read More]

Lhyfe and Exogen Hydrogen Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding for the combined offering of comprehensive decarbonisation solutions for industrial steam, district heating and mobility applications powered by green hydrogen. This partnership paves the way for a new type of ecosystem and vast markets for green and renewable hydrogen. The partnership includes... [Read More]

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have signed an agreement for the supply of green and low carbon hydrogen to the former’s refining and petrochemical platform in Normandy. The project will contribute to the decarbonisation of the Gonfrevillle site, reducing its carbon emissions by up to 150,000 tons a year. This cooperation between Air Liquide and TotalEnergies is aligned... [Read More]

Chevron has closed a transaction with Haddington Ventures to acquire 100% interest in ACES Delta. ACES Delta is developing the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Delta, Utah. The Advanced Clean Energy Storage project plans to use electrolysis to convert renewable energy into hydrogen and will utilise solution-mined salt caverns for seasonal, dispatchable storage... [Read More]

ABB has extended its award-winning IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with a brand-new addition - the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor. Customers operating in hazardous area industries can now ensure safety and boost their energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40% lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors. The new version... [Read More]