Nov 26, 2024
Rotork enhances data collection with industrial ethernet
Product News
Nov 26, 2024
A pipeline-pigging supplier has unveiled a new state-of-the-art mapping tool.
iNPIPE PRODUCTS™ Phoenix Debris Mapping Tool uses the latest hi-tech sensors to produce a highly accurate and detailed snapshot of a pipeline’s internal condition in real time.
Unlike competing systems that often take weeks to deliver post-pigging results, the Phoenix Debris Mapping Tool... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 25, 2024
Pipelines
bp has announced a final investment decision on the $7 billion (€6.7 billion) Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, compression project (UCC), which has the potential to unlock around 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources in Indonesia.
The announcement was made by Murray Auchincloss, bp’s chief executive officer, during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Nov 25, 2024
Pipelines
Aramco affiliate Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company (SASREF) and Rongsheng Petrochemical have signed a development framework agreement in Beijing, China, that paves the way for an expansion project at SASREF in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
The agreement outlines the cooperation mechanism and planning relating to the design and development of the project, which aims to expand... [Read More]
Features
Nov 22, 2024
Protecting health and safety at tank farms used as large warehousing facilities for volatile liquids is a serious business.
For many facilities, using an inert gas like nitrogen to fill the “empty” space in each tank is an effective safety measure, but is expensive.
Tank farms
Tank terminals or tank farms are large storage facilities for chemical warehousing.... [Read More]
Product News
Nov 22, 2024
Industrial flowmeters and flow monitoring equipment manufacturer AW-Lake Company has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification.
This certification highlights AW-Lake's commitment to sustainability, ecological responsibility, and continuous improvement.
The ISO 14001:2015 certification demonstrates AW-Lake's dedication to identifying, monitoring, and managing the environmental... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 21, 2024
Pipelines
Penspen is expanding its energy transition project portfolio with the award of a hydrogen blending contract from Latvian natural gas operator - Conexus Baltic Grid.
Under this new contract, Penspen’s integrity team in the UK will assess the feasibility of introducing hydrogen blends into Conexus’ existing natural gas pipeline network.
Leveraging its global expertise... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 21, 2024
Pipelines
Benson Sewage Treatment works recently completed a £9.7 million (€11.6 million) upgrade project.
This has increased the sites capacity by 29% which will reduce the need for storm overflows during heavy rainfall and produce a higher quality of effluent.
This is part of Thames Water’s plan to upgrade 250 of their wastewater sites to help manage demand due to population... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Nov 19, 2024
Pipelines
Sinopec Corp and Saudi Aramco have begun building a refinery and petrochemical complex in China's Fujian province.
The complex, costing around $9.8 billion (€9.2 billion), also marks Saudi Aramco's second major refining and petrochemical joint venture with a Chinese state oil major.
The new venture, located in Gulei industrial park of Zhangzhou city, includes a 16... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 19, 2024
Lee Tebbatt, managing director of Wilo UK has been announced as the new president of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), following a two-year tenure in the role of vice-president.
The position was officially passed on during the BPMA’s annual general meeting and follows the two-year term in office by the previous president, Dale Croker, managing director... [Read More]
Product News
Nov 18, 2024
ABB is marking the 20th anniversary of its Shanghai Instrumentation factory which has supported the rapid growth of the automation market in China.
More recently, the 10,000 m2 facility has also started serving ABB’s international customers.
The factory has a strong track record of commitment to innovation and quality. Through the years, it has continuously pushed... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 15, 2024
Other
The Court of Appeal at The Hague has overturned the District Court of The Hague’s 2021 ruling in the case brought against Shell by Milieudefensie, other NGOs and a group of private individuals.
“We are pleased with the court’s decision, which we believe is the right one for the global energy transition, the Netherlands and our company,” said Shell plc chief executive... [Read More]
Product News
Nov 15, 2024
Landia UK is marking its 30th anniversary of business.
Set up in 1994 as a subsidiary of Landia A/S in Denmark (established 1933), the UK company began as a humble, two-person operation with Liz Robinson and the late Hugh Vaughan.
Today, Liz Robinson, together with Paul Davies, lead the company that prides itself on helping companies find solutions to their wastewater/slurry... [Read More]
Features
Nov 14, 2024
Growth in the world’s demand for oil is expected to slow in the coming years as energy transitions advance, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new oil market outlook.
At the same time, global oil production is set to ramp up, easing market strains and pushing spare capacity towards levels unseen outside of the Covid crisis, added the report.
Oil... [Read More]
Features
Nov 14, 2024
Flow Research published the ninth edition of a study on the worldwide flowmeter market which included all technologies, earlier in May.
It is a significant edition of the study because it represents Flow’s first look at the entire flowmeter market since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The approach was to study the market for each flowmeter type individually and then assemble... [Read More]
Product News
Nov 13, 2024
T-T Flow Valves has announced that it has received WRAS approval for its DN350-DN600 swing check valves - the largest WRAS approved NRVs available on the market today.
WRAS Approval demonstrates a material or product’s compliance with UK water fitting regulations, including The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 13, 2024
Pipelines
LanzaTech Global has announced plans to develop a commercial-scale carbon capture and utilisation facility at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.
The plant will produce ethanol and is expected to begin operations in 2028. Eramet will supply furnace gas as feedstock to the facility.
To unlock further emissions reductions, the two companies also intend to build... [Read More]