Mar 25, 2022
EU and US sign LNG deal to wean bloc off Russian energy
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Mar 24, 2022
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to remove VAT on energy saving materials and technologies which he announced in his Spring Statement.
The Chancellor announced plans to scrap VAT on domestic energy saving measures including insulation, solar panels and heat pumps.
Sunak confirmed that from April VAT is to be scrapped entirely on the installation of a range... [Read More]
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Mar 16, 2022
Global water technology company Xylem has announced that it will move its headquarters to Washington DC.
Speaking about the relocation, Patrick Decker, president and CEO of Xylem, said, “Washington DC is an important global crossroads for the diverse set of stakeholders who work together towards solving water challenges around the world.
“As a leading global water... [Read More]
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Mar 11, 2022
Grundfos has announced it is halting all of its production and sales activities across Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
This decision means that no products will be delivered in Russia, and no new orders will be accepted for the time being.
Ukraine and Russia are both important markets for Grundfos.
The Danish pump manufacturer has a sales company with 30... [Read More]
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Mar 9, 2022
Shell has announced its intention to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a phased manner.
The oil and gascompany will also stop all spot purchases of Russian crude oil. It will also shut its service stations, aviation fuels and lubricants operations in Russia.
Shell... [Read More]
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Jan 19, 2022
Canada has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its energy system, and clear policy signals will be important to expand energy sector investments in clean and sustainable energy sources, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
To support those climate and energy targets, governments in Canada have in recent years worked on a number of policy measures, including... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2021
Environmental Defense Fund Europe has welcomed the European Commission's new legislative proposal to reduce methane pollution in the energy sector.
While the package offers important technical measures for operators within the EU, the organisartion said, it was silent on the vast majority of Europe's methane footprint, which comes from imported natural gas.
Jill Duggan,... [Read More]
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Nov 23, 2021
Europump is partnering with the European Valve Association (CEIR) and the European Compressed Air Association (Pneurop) at their respective annual meetings next year in Brussels.
Running across three days, from 9 to 11 May, the three organisations will deliver a Joint EU Policy Conference.
In updating its New Industrial Strategy proposed in 2020, the European Commission... [Read More]
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Nov 15, 2021
Shell has announced plans to move its headquarters to the UK as part of proposals to simplify the company's structure.
The oil giant will ask shareholders to vote on shifting its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK, according to reports on the BBC.
It also wants to do away with its dual share structure in favour of just one class of shares to boost "the speed... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2021
Europump which represents 16 national pump associations in 12 EU member states, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK has lent its support to an important industry statement relating to the European Machinery Directive.
The Machinery Directive is an important piece of legislation for the European manufacturing industry.
Since its original publication in 1989, and subsequent... [Read More]
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Oct 6, 2021
Wanner International’s new technical centre of excellence in industrial pump development has opened.
The purpose-built facility enables the UK-based company to deliver enhanced service capabilities including system design and custom pump builds and performance testing.
The company has invested in this 5,000ft2 facility to increase capacity to meet the growing global... [Read More]
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Sep 21, 2021
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has said that volatile global gas prices have demonstrated the urgent need to diversify and decarbonise the UK’s domestic energy system.
Industry group Oil & Gas UK said wholesale prices for gas are up 250% since January - with a 70% rise since August.
Exposure to global market prices is of particular... [Read More]
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May 13, 2021
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pump related equipment, has signed another four companies.
One of the latest companies to join is Leicester-based NT Cloke Pumps & Water Ltd. Specialists in the installation, service repair and maintenance of booster sets, pressurisation... [Read More]
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May 11, 2021
A collaborative event will bring together water, wastewater and sustainability experts to explore new ways of tackling fat, oil and grease (FOG) in sewers and pave the way for a blockage-free future.
The European FOG Summit is set to take place in the UK for the first time, in Brighton, East Sussex, on 14 October.
The event will be hosted by technology company SwiftComply,... [Read More]
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May 7, 2021
The new UK Conformity Assessed – or UK CA – mark will replace the CE Mark as part of the post-Brexit transition.
However, manufacturers have expressed concern about the additional costs this new mark will incur as the rest of the EU-27 will still be using the much recognised CE Mark.
Paul Davies, from leading pump and mixer manufacturer, Landia, said: “I guess... [Read More]
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May 6, 2021
Manufacturers have raised concerns about the lack of clarity from government regarding the UK’s replacement of the widely recognised CE Mark.
The CE Mark shows that goods conform to European standards, allowing them to be freely moved within the single market.
Firms and trade bodies agree they are not being given enough time to prepare to apply for the new UK Conformity... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2021
Exolum is the new name chosen by the CLH Group.
The company carries out oil product storage and transport activities in Spain and is now present in seven other countries following its expansion strategy.
The group has expanded its activity to include the storage, management and transportation of liquid products like chemicals and is also operating in new sectors... [Read More]
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