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Mar 22, 2022
Aramco to increase energy production investment
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Mar 21, 2022
Finnish multi-utility Alva is the first in Scandinavia to fully implement Ovarro's PIONEER asset investment planning software across its water and sewer networks.
The implementation comes after a six-month trial for Alva’s water distribution network generated capital expenditure cost savings of 10%.
Alva serves the city of Jyväskylä and its surrounding area in... [Read More]
Features
Mar 21, 2022
The API’s new conservation guidelines build upon ongoing industry investment in conservation projects and commitment to community engagement, as outlined in the organisation’s Community Engagement Guidelines.
The latest guidelines provide pipeline operators a roadmap for implementing best practices while meeting safety standards to help ensure the nation’s more... [Read More]
Features
Mar 21, 2022
When looking to replace an industrial hose, it is important to remember that a “one size fits all” solution does not exist. Different materials are suitable for different uses and the same goes for designs.
Selecting the right product is crucial for the success of businesses as using the wrong type of hose can result in disruption to your chain of distribution or,... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 18, 2022
Pipelines
Vietnam is seeking to build its third oil refinery to meet domestic consumption demand as the country is facing a supply shortage and soaring energy prices.
The plant, which is set to be located in the southern province of Vung Tau, has a design capacity of 10 MMm3 (3.5 MMtpy).
Vietnam's state oil firm PetroVietnam is drafting investment procedures, which it aims to... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 18, 2022
Vogelsang has launched two new industrial pump series - the EP and VY series rotary lobe pumps.
Both the EP series and the VY series for media with high demands are made from a single-piece housing designed for optimal flow.
The pumps can be equipped with a variety of sealing systems, making them flexibly deployable in demanding areas as the oil, gas and chemical industries.
The... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 18, 2022
Pipelines
US refiners Valero Energy Corp, Marathon Petroleum Corp and Shell are rushing to secure Ecuadorian barrels after America banned imports of Russian crude.
Ecuador’s state oil company EP Petroecuador held meetings with several refiners and trading houses, according to Petroecuador’s oil trading manager, Pablo Noboa, Bloomberg reported.
Fuelmakers and trading companies... [Read More]
Valves
Mar 17, 2022
T-T Pumps successfully supplied South West Water with recoil non-slam check valves during a sewer upgrade project at Fowey, UK.
Over the past few years, the residents in the town in South Cornwall have been experiencing several internal and external sewer flooding events.
To protect residents from future flooding and enhance public health, South West Water designed a... [Read More]
Other
Mar 17, 2022
Morrison Water Services is to use Blicker, an artificial intelligence (AI) system which provides Thames Water and its customers with clear and right-first-time meter readings.
The UK-based service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector will be using the AI system to accurately decipher and display meter readings and serial numbers within a photograph... [Read More]
Other News
Mar 17, 2022
StocExpo, the largest and longest-running international bulk liquid storage event, is returning on 23-25 May at the Rotterdam Ahoy with a variety of exhibitors set to be present.
Over 140 leading companies from across the world’s bulk liquid storage supply chain have signed up to exhibit at the event.
The exhibitors include MannTek showcasing its products for safe... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 16, 2022
Pipelines
RefiPampa has signed agreements with Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent) for the license and basic engineering of a new IsoTherming diesel hydrotreating and dewaxing unit.
The grassroots hydrotreater will be installed at the RefiPampa facility in La Pampa, Argentina.
In order to comply with the latest fuel specifications in Argentina to meet Grade 3 diesel specifications... [Read More]
Policy News
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]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Mar 16, 2022
Pumps
ABB has been awarded a major contract by NatureWorks a manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA), to automate their new plant in Thailand.
The plant will convert sugar cane to the PLA biopolymer IngeoTM.
The new plant will ferment and distill plant-based sugars converting themfirst to lactic acid, then lactide and then polymerise them into Ingeo.
These three separate production... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Mar 15, 2022
Valves
Chemical company OMV and ALBA Recycling have announced that they have started exclusive discussions to jointly build and operate an innovative sorting plant for the further sorting of mixed plastic waste for chemical recycling.
A final investment decision for the facility in Walldürn, Germany, is expected later this year.
ALBA Recycling operates five sorting plants... [Read More]
Features
Mar 15, 2022
Many fluid handling applications can be affected by cavitation, but it is a particular challenge for the water and wastewater industry where a high number of pumps are deployed.
The result of cavitation is an increased risk of downtime and higher maintenance costs. The issue goes beyond the need to replace a damaged pump. In remote areas, in particular, the cost of sending... [Read More]
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