Dec 18, 2017
Edinburgh research: lack of facilities for fracking waste
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Dec 18, 2017
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Current pipelines can’t keep up with production, new pipelines are two years away and rail companies aren’t looking to upgrade routes.
Reuters reported 18 December that Canadian oil companies are struggling to export their crude as production grows and pipelines and railways reach capacity. They’re also struggling to compete with cheaper US production... [Read More]
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Dec 18, 2017
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The solution tries to support more sustainable wastewater treatment operations
Aerobic digestion is often the second largest consumer of energy, after biological treatment aeration, at a wastewater treatment plant, according to Xylem field tests. Xylem has launched a new aerobic digester solution under its Sanitaire brand that decreases energy consumption by up... [Read More]
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Dec 14, 2017
Pipelines
PipeFish is designed to log the condition of pipe interiors and find damage before it becomes an issue.
The University of Southern California’s Polymorphic Robotics Lab, led by director Wei-Min Shen, made the robot to be as undisruptive as possible, being inserted via fire hydrants instead of having to dig-out the pipes and manually inspecting them or using externally-applied... [Read More]
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Dec 13, 2017
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The system focuses on flexibility in order to create an alternative to traditional LNG transfer techniques.
Trelleborg announced the successful test of the Universal Transfer System (UTS) conducted with Connect LNG and Gas Natural Fenosa, and it saying it provides evidence of the new applications that its suite of products for jettyless LNG transfer can unlock in this... [Read More]
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Dec 13, 2017
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Enbridge Line 3 replacement project, the largest the company has attempted, is the most recent in a line of pipeline projects that have been held up due to anti-fossil fuel sentiment.
The company’s plans to replace the current pipeline have been complicated by disruption by local activists and government procedures. According to Reuters, Enbridge Executive Vice President... [Read More]
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Dec 12, 2017
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The system is a holistic approach to pipeline management, bringing multiple tools under one roof.
Siemens has launched Pipelines 4.0, an integrated approach to the engineering, supply and life cycle optimisation of pipeline assets, tailored to meet the needs of North American operators. It combines equipment and turnkey packages for pipeline stations with data analytics,... [Read More]
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Dec 12, 2017
Pumps
The pump is designed for maximum compatibility and accessibility.
NETZSCH has expanded its line of full service-in-place (FSIP) industry-leading NEMO® progressive cavity pumps. The maintenance-friendly FSIP™ design has been re-engineered to provide access to all the pumps’ rotating parts. NEMO FSIP is available in six sizes (NM045 to NM105) for flow rates... [Read More]
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Dec 12, 2017
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The plan is part of a wider effort to diversify the economy and develop production for value-added petroleum products.
The number is up from the company’s 2016 estimate, according to Reuters. The wire service also reported that $134 bn will go to drilling and well services and another $78 bn to maintain oil output potential.
In November, Saudi Aramco announced that... [Read More]
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Dec 12, 2017
Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is looking to boost consumer confidence and streamline purchasing.
The association is trying to highlight the initiative to increase awareness of the importance of choosing the right pump for a specific task and when to upgrade.
Old pumps not only consume too much energy, they are also prone to failure which can adversely... [Read More]
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Dec 11, 2017
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Major water technology company Xylem has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Technologies. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Pure’s board of directors, who now recommend the company’s shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.
The agreement will see Xylem acquire all issued and outstanding... [Read More]
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Dec 11, 2017
Pipelines
11 December: line still operating at a reduced rate due to 'minor leak' according to Reuters.
The leak was detected 7 December, and comes after INEOS aquired the facility from BP at the end of October.
The pipeline is the largest of the five that make up the North Sea crude oil supply that sets the Brent benchmark, used worldwide oil price. Forties supplies... [Read More]
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Dec 8, 2017
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Simplifying processes meant more efficiency and speed in operation.
Designed for the short-term storage of treated sludge, JP Concrete has completed six Cake Pads for Anglian Water, the first company to achieve 100% compliance under the Biosolids Assurance Scheme.
Totalling 580m in length of CL Agri 214 (2140mm high) pre-cast concrete wall panels, the new Cake Pads prevent... [Read More]
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Dec 8, 2017
Pumps
Siemens will showcase its comprehensive oil and gas solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream applications in booth 1934 at the upcoming Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia in Houston, Texas. The company will also feature electrification, automation and digitalisation solutions that span the oil and gas value chain.
During the symposium, Siemens will also unveil... [Read More]
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Dec 8, 2017
Pumps
Visitors to booth 1435 at Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2017 in Houston, Texas, will have the opportunity to experience Flowserve product demonstrations, meet the company’s pump and seal specialists, and attend education sessions led by Flowserve instructors.
Sales specialists, product managers, application engineers and division managers who represent Flowserve’s... [Read More]
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Dec 6, 2017
Pumps
Sulzer will be showcasing its turnkey services and pumping solutions at booth 2023 at the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia in Houston, Texas. Attendees will be able to meet with Sulzer representatives at the booth throughout the event.
Sulzer’s 3D printing capabilities will be on show, a manufacturing method the business utilises to create high performance components... [Read More]
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Dec 6, 2017
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Aesseal we’ll be exhibiting its CAPI range in booth 1413 at the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia in Houston, Texas.
The Aesseal CAPI range is primarily utilised to suit the requirements of the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The CAPI Type A, B and C seal range offers the user a range of API engineered sealing solutions to suit all application requirements.... [Read More]
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