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Oct 4, 2021
Petronas ready to fire up petrochem refinery
Pumps
Oct 4, 2021
The world's longest undersea power connection has been switched on allowing Norway and the UK to share renewable energy.
The North Sea Link should see the UK reduce its carbon emissions by 23 million tonnes by 2030.
According to the National Grid, at full 1,400 megawatt capacity it will import enough hydro power to supply 1.4 million homes.
The 720-kilometre cable connects... [Read More]
Pipelines
Oct 4, 2021
Tasmania’s South Arm Recycled Water Pipeline will reuse and deliver irrigation water to the Australian province.
The Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water announced $5 million (€3.1 million) in federal funding for the pipeline provided as part of the $180 million (€112 million) National Water Grid Connections pathway.
Assistant Minister for Industry... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Oct 1, 2021
Pipelines
Blind flanges on pipelines around the globe could be costing millions in unnecessary downtime, according to flow control experts at Celeros Flow Technology.
The cumulative downtime caused by blind flanges could be causing inefficiencies and driving up costs in industries as disparate as oil and gas exploration, chemical processing, water treatment and power generation.... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Oct 1, 2021
Pumps
After a 19-month pandemic induced postponement the 2020/21 Pump Industry Awards ceremony took place on 23 September.
The event was held at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire, UK, and hosted by Philippa Forrester of Tomorrow’s World.
Colin Simpson, business development director at Tomlinson Hall, said: “I was amazed at the quality of all this year’s entries,... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Oct 1, 2021
Pumps
Doosan Lentjes and ARIKON have been awarded the contract for the turnkey delivery of the new waste-to-energy plant in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The new power plant will comprise one process line, including grate, boiler, water-steam cycle and dry flue gas cleaning.
After completion, the facility will thermally treat about 200,000 tonnes of municipal and commercial waste from... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 30, 2021
Valves
Dutch company Mokveld Valves is introducing a zero emission innovation - the world’s first valve without dynamic seals to the atmosphere.
The company is making reducing fugitive emissions is a top priority in the battle against climate change.
Mokveld has incorporated an electric actuator inside its new valve, eliminating the stem seal to atmosphere entirely.
Common... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 30, 2021
Swagelok’s new global headquarters and innovation centre has been officially opened.
Swagelok’s new, state-of-the-art, 124,000 sq ft facility includes an innovation laboratory and the Edward A. Lozick Customer Collaboration Centre and is directly connected to the company’s main plant.
The building also includes areas that honour the company’s nearly 75 years... [Read More]
Features
Sep 30, 2021
There are many components in a hydraulic system that can be a leakage risk.
Split hoses, faulty connections and accidental spillage account for a large proportion of hydraulic fluid loses. Consequently, industries such as the oil and gas sector are moving to use more environmentally friendly fluids.
These fluids result in several challenges in hydraulic cylinders and... [Read More]
Pipelines
Sep 29, 2021
Ofwat’s new interim chief executive has set out six key areas of focus to help drive change in water, telling industry representatives “we can’t simply build our way out of the challenges in front of us”.
David Black was keynote speaker at British Water’s Gather Together reception. Addressing the audience of British Water supply chain and water company members... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 29, 2021
Pipelines
Aramco, Air Products, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra have announced a $12 billion (€10.2 billion) air separation unit (ASU)/gasification/power joint venture (JV) project in Jazan Economic City.
Aramco via its subsidiary Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) has a 20% share in the venture; Air Products 46%; ACWA Power 25%; and Air Products Qudra 9%.
The venture is purchasing... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 28, 2021
NETZSCH has invested €6 million in a new logistics centre.
The Grinding and Dispersing Business Unit aims to meet the tough international competition with innovations and new processes.
With more efficient processes and project-specific digitalisation of the machines, the Business Unit will ensure its customers have the right component in the right place at the right... [Read More]
Product News
Sep 28, 2021
Circor has released its RTK REflex QC control valve with balanced trim that compensates for high differential pressures within the trim, allowing high pressure drop and high volumes to be controlled.
An RTK actuator (pneumatic or electric) can now be used in combination with each RTK valve.
The actuator is also available with the new RTK REact EQ-PoP from 6 kN to 10kN... [Read More]
Pipelines
Sep 28, 2021
The UK’s Thames Water Utilities has selected Samotics as its sole supplier for electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology through to at least 2025.
Following a tender process, Netherlands-based Samotics has been awarded a three-year exclusive contract to provide ESA monitoring technology and services for Thames Water’s equipment fleet, with an option to renew... [Read More]
Features
Sep 27, 2021
Supply interruptions and water losses from leaks in transmission pipes and trunk mains are some of the most challenging issues faced by water utilities, due the large diameter of the pipes and the materials from which they are made.
However, a revolutionary satellite leak detection technology is helping address this complex problem, making finding leaks a lot easier.... [Read More]
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