Feb 13, 2018
Trump infrastructure plan streamlines pipeline approvals, curbs environmental concerns
Policy News
Feb 9, 2018
The bill aims to reform a process that has become stuck due to complex approval routes and polarised interests.
The Canadian oil and gas industry has been stunted recently by a lack of infrastructure to get fuel to market. Disputes between stakeholders, local governments (notably Alberta and British Columbia) and public opposition have delayed new projects.
The bill,... [Read More]
Policy News
Feb 2, 2018
The public policy think tank CD Howe Institute has released a report saying that difficulty getting product to market, not carbon taxes, is hindering the competitiveness of Canadian oil producers.
Although the report cites a number of problems for the industry, by far the largest is the lack of transport infrastructure and its effect on the price of Canadian oil compared... [Read More]
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Dec 20, 2018
Other
According to an Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) survey, the salaries of chemical engineers in the UK have dropped slightly in 2018.
The IChemE UK Salary Survey 2018, conducted annually, noted that the median salary for chemical engineers saw a slight decline in 2018, decreasing from £55,000 in 2017 to £54,000 in 2018.
Chemical engineers aged under... [Read More]
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Dec 19, 2018
Valves
Finnish machinery firm Metso announced that it has delivered the first set of valves with parts created using 3D printing from its Helsinki plant.
The valves include 3D printed metal components that, according to Metso, allow the valves to perform in a particularly demanding application where they need to withstand numerous fast open-close cycles without maintenance.
“We... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 18, 2018
Other
AP News reports that south-eastern South Dakota, Napa Junction is to be the location of a new ethanol plant. Officials are also considering the construction of a private natural gas pipeline in the area.
The idea to bring a new ethanol plant to Napa Junction has appealed to several companies. AP News reports that since the opening of a grain shuttling facility as well... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 17, 2018
Pipelines
UK water utility firm Thames Water announced that it has deployed hundreds of night-time leak detectors in order to pinpoint leakages throughout the company’s 20,000 mile network of water pipes.
Thousands of loggers have been installed as well as an extra 600 members of staff after severe weather conditions prevented leak detection operations earlier in the year.
“We... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 14, 2018
Pumps
Flow control and compression equipment supplier Gardner Denver announced that it has acquired US pump manufacturer MP Pumps for a net purchase price of an estimated $58 million (€51.3 million).
MP Pumps, a manufacturer of industrial specialty pumps based out of Michigan, will be a part of Gardner Denver’s Industrials Segment.
“MP Pumps complements and... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 13, 2018
Valves
Emerson has announced the acquisition of Advanced Engineering Valves (A.E Valves), claiming it will create the ‘broadest portfolio of valves and critical isolation technologies serving the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry'.
A.E. Valves is a manufacturer of valve technology aimed at helping LNG customers operate more efficiently. Emerson is a key player in automation... [Read More]
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Dec 11, 2018
Valves
CO2 extraction company Vitalis Extraction Technology (Vitalis) announced that it has received its first patent for a flow control valve, according to a public release provided by media outlet Cision.
Patent US10143937 involves the design of a cyclone separator and superfluid extraction system with a novel needle flow control valve, according to a release provided by media... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 10, 2018
Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers’ Industry Association (BPMA) has announced the appointment of a new president.
Richard Harden, managing director of Wilo UK officially took on the role at BPMA’s recent Annual General Meeting. It follows the departure of previous president, Duncan Lewis. According to a BPMA statement, Lewis completed a “short, but important... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 10, 2018
Pipelines
In a press release, Shell UK and its partners, Esso Exploration and Production UK and Acro British have announced a final investment deal for a Shearwater gas infrastructure hub located in the central North Sea. This investment will be Shell’s seventh for the UK North Sea in 2018.
The new investment will see the Shearwater platform modified and a 23 mile pipeline... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 7, 2018
Pipelines
UK water company Severn Trent announced that it has started to utilise ‘machine learning’ to further develop the firm’s approach to leak detection.
According to a press release, the company has created an advanced leak detection model that uses data from its network to help identify, locate and manage leaks in its system.
“We’re really excited... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 6, 2018
Pipelines
Reuters reports that following a rupture on its 1,100km oil pipeline in Peru, Frontera Energy has stopped production.
Located 200 kilometres from the pipeline rupture, Frontera Energy has said that production at its oilfield will stop until authorities work to resolve the disputes made by indigenous protestors.
Due to the suspended production, Reuters says that... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 6, 2018
Pipelines
Employees for the US city of Pipestone in Minnesota tracked down and repaired a major city water leak, according to local news outlet Pipestone County Star.
While on average the city reportedly uses 400,000 gallons of water per day, the city’s water system was leaking 160,000 gallons daily. This poses a leak threat of 35%, up from a normal rate of 10-12%.
“It’s... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 5, 2018
Valves
Metso Corporation has extended the availability of its valve solutions in Denmark by signing a new agreement with Grønbech & Sønner.
According to an announcement from Finnish company Metso, the distributor agreement will see Grønbech & Sønner provide the ‘entire breadth’ of Metso’s valve products and related solutions,... [Read More]
Archive News
Dec 5, 2018
Pumps
Verder Group has announced the acquisition of JEC, a manufacturer of hygienic, rotary lobe, centrifugal and twin-screw pumps.
According to a Verder announcement, the move aims to strengthen the company’s position in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage markets.
Korean company was JEC was founded in 1990, and produces a broad portfolio of pumps for the food,... [Read More]
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