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Solenis acquires Diversey in $4.6 billion deal
Features
Mar 10, 2023
According to leading pump and mixer manufacturer, Landia, there is support for the call by a water company boss for organisations to engage with the public more to address unfair criticisms.
However, it believes that there are significant improvements that the industry could implement from within to change negative perceptions that people currently have of the water... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 10, 2023
Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has released its new SIHI Boost UltraPLUS dry-running vacuum pump.
The new unit is designed to reduce cycle times for batch processes by up to 50% or more.
“SIHI Boost UltraPLUS vacuum pumps raise the industry standard by delivering the fastest pump-down... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 10, 2023
Pipelines
Thames Water is to invest £1.6 billion (€1.8 billion) on its sewage treatment works and sewer networks over the next two years.
This investment includes significant upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and sewerage networks to reduce storm discharges and pollution incidents.
It will help Thames Water achieve its commitment to reduce the total annual duration... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 9, 2023
CORTEC, a manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has successfully completed field testing for its new remotely operated NX1 model hydraulic choke - a design that increases service life during harsh flowback operations and allows for easier field service.
The NX1 choke offers a compact, 2-inch, 1502 choke layout and is an ideal option to control pressure and flow rates... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Mar 9, 2023
Other
China will dominate new petrochemical project starts in Asia, according to new analysis.
The country is likely to start operations of 410 petrochemical projects from 2023 to 2027, according to GlobalData.
GlobalData’s latest report, Petrochemicals New Build and Expansion Projects Analysis by Type, Development Stage, Key Countries, Region and Forecasts, 2023-2027, reveals... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Mar 9, 2023
Pipelines
QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company marked the ground-breaking of the Golden Triangle Polymers Plant.
This signalled the beginning of construction of the petrochemical facility in Orange County, Texas, US.
The landmark event was attended by senior QatarEnergy executives as well as Bruce Chinn, the president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Mark Lashier,... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 8, 2023
The new Alfa Laval ThinkTop V20, the next generation of hygienic valve indication units, is driving digital transformation within the process industries.
Moving valve position monitoring into the Industry 4.0 era delivers competitive advantage. With automation, digitalisation and real-time communication, the ThinkTop V20 raises the bar on process control, making it more... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Mar 8, 2023
Pumps
Sulzer advanced separation technology will enable end-of-life plastics recycling at Indaver’s first plastic depolymerisation plant under construction in Antwerp, Belgium.
The new Plastics2Chemicals (P2C) plant will drive polymer circularity by using Sulzer separation technology to reclaim and purify 30,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year. The resulting pure chemical... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 7, 2023
Pipelines
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $256 million (€239 million) to New York from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will support New York communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured... [Read More]
Features
Mar 7, 2023
Can you introduce yourself as well as explain to our readers what FTC does?
Houston-based Filtration Technology Corporation (FTC) has an impressive history of developing and delivering innovative filtration and separation products and solutions since 1987. FTC’s extensive line of proprietary and industry standard products covers liquid-solids filtration, liquid-liquid... [Read More]
Policy News
Mar 7, 2023
The European Commission has adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which was initially introduced in March 2020. It is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s agenda for sustainable growth.
The transition to a circular economy is expected to support the efficient use of natural resources and create sustainable growth and jobs.... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 6, 2023
Pipelines
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $26.2 million (€24.6 million) to Oregon from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will support Oregon communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 6, 2023
Pumps
Riventa has installed a new fixed monitoring system that will, in real-time, analyse the performance of 10 pumps at one of the city’s most important pumping stations in Incheon, South Korea.
The data gathered by Riventa will enable the water supply system providers to better plan for capital expenditure and minimise whole-life costs.
The fixed monitoring will also... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 3, 2023
Valves
Emerson announced that approval by Bureau Veritas Italia of its BM6X Series Slam-Shut valve for use in applications with up to 100% hydrogen and pressures up to 100 bar has been completed.
The certification was achieved as a result of the commitment of Emerson and Bureau Veritas Italia to ensure suitable products are available for use in new hydrogen infrastructure.... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 3, 2023
Pumps
More than £14 million (€15.8 million) is being made available to accelerate the installation of heat pumps and heat networks across the UK as a new scheme launches to train thousands of installers.
Over £9.7 million (€11 million) will go towards four projects based across the country, from Bristol to Cambridgeshire - helping cut costs of these low carbon technologies,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 3, 2023
Pumps
A submerged Börger rotary lobe pump has put a UK Midlands wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) back on course with what was a troublesome grease-sludge-basin application.
Previously, the WWTP was incurring unsatisfactory amounts of additional, complex maintenance and downtime, because its centrifugal pump couldn’t cope with the total solids content.
When attempting... [Read More]