Feb 6, 2020
Virtual laboratory could hold key to preventing underwater pipeline leaks
Oil and Gas News
Feb 5, 2020
Pipelines
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company has announced that Black Diamond Gathering, through its majority owner Noble Midstream Partners, has purchased a 20% membership interest in Saddlehorn for $155 million (€140.4 million).
An option had previously been granted to Black Diamond in conjunction with recent volume commitments to the pipeline, the company added.
The Saddlehorn... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 5, 2020
Other
Amazon Filters has strengthened its SupaSpun and SupaGard meltblown filter range with the additional option of KilBac technology.
Produced using a unique manufacturing process, the new SupaSpun KilBac® and SupaGard Kilbac® filters harness the latest innovation in high-performance antimicrobial and anti-algal additives.
KilBac’s meltblown fibre construction is... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 5, 2020
UK-based flow control equipment specialist Oxford Flow has announced the creation of a US subsidiary – Oxford Flow Americas – to expand its reach in North and South America, and to offer on-the-ground commercial and technical support.
The new company will be headed up by vice-president Andy Ghiz, who is based in offices in the Park Row area of Greater Houston’s... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 4, 2020
Pipelines
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has recently accepted Enbridge’s second revised environmental impact statement for its Line 3 replacement oil pipeline.
"After nearly five years of community engagement, environmental review, regulatory and legal review, it's good to see the Line 3 Replacement Project move forward," said Vern Yu, executive vice-president... [Read More]
Product News
Feb 4, 2020
Fluid system services provider Swagelok has introduced a new ultrahigh-purity (UHP) valve for high-flow applications: the ALD20.
Since first launching atomic layer deposition (ALD) valve technology on the market, Swagelok has worked with semiconductor tool manufacturers and chip fabricators to provide high performance needed to keep up with quickly changing process... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 4, 2020
Pipelines
PennEast Pipeline Company has filed an amendment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct its pipeline project in two separate phases, to meet growing customer demand for natural gas.
Phase One would consist of 68 miles of 36-inch pipe, constructed entirely within the US state of Pennsylvania, with first natural gas to be delivered by November... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 3, 2020
Pipelines
American Water subsidiary West Virginia American Water has completed its acquisition of the Town of Glasgow water system, located in Kanawha County in the US state of West Virginia.
The deal follows part emergency help form the company in the form of leak detection and system repairs for the distressed utility, which has historically experienced water loss of around... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 3, 2020
Valves
Severn Glocon Group has received a multi-million pound investment from energy investor Blue Water Energy, the company announced in January 2020.
Subject to certain conditions, the investment deal will see management team member Colin Findlay take on the role of CEO to lead implementation of a new plan for expansion and a focus on new product development.
One of the... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Feb 3, 2020
Other
Oil and gas major Royal Dutch Shell has announced that its subsidiary, Equilon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Shell Oil Products US, has formally completed the sale of its Martinez refinery in California, US to PBF Energy subsidiary PBF Holding Company.
The sale of the refinery, which included the refinery itself and its inventory, was completed at a cost of $1.2 billion (€1.08... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 31, 2020
Flowmeters
Great Plains Industries (GPI) has revealed that its FLOMEC® QS200 Insertion Ultrasonic Flowmeter helped save the University of Tennessee significant water and landscape maintenance costs.
The QS200 is designed to support commercial irrigation applications and measures flow rates five times lower than current flow sensors on the market, as low as 0.22 gallons per minute.... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 31, 2020
Pipelines
In 2019, Nord Stream transported 58.5 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas to consumers in Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline.
Due to uninterrupted operation throughout the year, the pipeline operated at a similar capacity to that of 2018. By the end of last year, a total volume of 322.5 bcm of gas had been transported through the Nord Stream pipeline since... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 30, 2020
Pipelines
Edge Gathering Virtual Pipelines 2 (Edge LNG) has been selected by a large oil and gas producer to capture and liquefy gas from its stranded wells in Tioga County, New York State in the Marcellus basin.
The producer expects to reap economic benefits through engaging Edge LNG’s services on assets unreachable by pipeline. Initial operation is ongoing and is set to continue... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 30, 2020
Pipelines
The Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Program (iPIPE) has welcomed two new participating members in January 2020: Energy Transfer and TC Energy.
iPIPE is an industry-led partnership that focuses on advancing new technologies to prevent and detect pipeline leaks.
By joining iPIPE, Energy Transfer and TC Energy will actively participate in technology development efforts... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 29, 2020
Pipelines
Minnesota, US-based oil and gas industry contractor United Piping celebrated the end of 2019 with a record 2.5 million hours worked without a lost-time injury.
According to the company, employees from sites and offices across 14 US states were instrumental in achieving this milestone through their commitment to safety and quality.
"We’re incredibly proud of our... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 29, 2020
Swedish company Alfa Laval, which specialises in solutions to heat, cool, separate and transport products such as oil, water and chemicals, has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition in a commitment to achieving net-zero emission vessels by 2030.
The goal is key to decarbonising the global shipping industry and reaching the International Maritime Organization target of... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Jan 28, 2020
Pumps
Aberdeen, UK-based integrated service provider Integrity XL is eyeing business expansion after the company invested £1 million (€1.2 million) in the purchase of two liquid nitrogen pumps.
The pumps, which were procured from Prior Diesel, will be used in shutdown and maintenance services offered by Integrity XL, and will be used to purge and pressure test pipework... [Read More]
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