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Apr 15, 2021
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Pipelines
Apr 15, 2021
The PUB has appointed SP Services Limited to install 300,000 smart water meters from early next year.
This marks the rollout of the first phase of the Smart Water Meter Programme by the Singapore national water agency.
This is a key initiative under the Smart PUB Roadmap, which aims to transform the organisation into a smart utility of the future.
The first phase... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 15, 2021
Pipelines
Honeywell has launched a gas cloud imaging (GCI) system in Europe to provide automated and continuous monitoring for gas leaks at oil and gas, chemical and power generation facilities.
Reducing gas emissions such as methane from hydrocarbon operations is one the most cost-effective and impactful methods to help reach global climate and environmental goals, according... [Read More]
Valves
Apr 14, 2021
UK-based Domin has developed a new range of state-of-the-art servo valves.
Supported by metal additive manufacturing technology from global engineering company Renishaw the company has produced a high-performance servo valve.
Domin, based in Bristol, was founded in 2012 and aims to disrupt the fluid power industry by improving the range of technology available and increasing... [Read More]
Pipelines
Apr 14, 2021
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that two more projects nationwide including one in California are invited to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding.
The Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project for the Santa Clara Valley Water District will join 55 selected projects, bringing the total invitation amount for 2020 to... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 14, 2021
Pipelines
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group achieved positive results in 2020 despite COVID-19 with total sales amounting to €1,178 million.
This compared with €787 million in 2019.
The company benefited from the acquisition of Benteler Distribution at the end of 2019 - doubling the size of the company.
The acquisition has further expanded its global presence especially... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 13, 2021
Pipelines
The technology group Wärtsilä will convert the 90 MW Bel-Air power plant in Dakar to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The plant, in the Senegalese capital which is owned by Senelec its public utility company, currently operates on heavy fuel oil.
The conversion will future-proof the facility to lower its carbon footprint of energy production by switching to... [Read More]
Features
Apr 13, 2021
With leak reduction and innovation prominent in the UK water sector’s net zero carbon vision, strong partnerships between utilities and the supply chain can yield transformative results, writes Josh Britton, global product line manager at technology company Ovarro.
News that UK water companies have joined the international Race to Zero campaign is yet another exciting... [Read More]
Features
Apr 12, 2021
Oil and gas is one of the most hazardous sectors of industry. The combination of potentially flammable gases and liquids with complex processes, often at high pressures and temperatures, can lead to serious accidents.
Valve actuators, which link the process to the control system, are key to safe and reliable operation in both oil and gas production and downstream processing.... [Read More]
Pipelines
Apr 12, 2021
Engineers have begun cleaning Carlisle water mains pipes in the UK.
United Utilities will be carrying out the work in Kingmoor to improve the quality and reliability of its tap water.
The task involves the flushing of around 400 km of small water pipes serving around 33,000 homes and business.
United Utilities’ third party co-ordinator, Paul Wheadon, said: “The... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 12, 2021
Pipelines
Saudi Aramco has agreed a $12.4 billion (€10.4 billion) deal with a consortium of investors giving the group a minority stake in its pipeline assets.
The deal announced last week by Aramco and the group led by EIG Global Energy Partners is for a 49% share.
Under the plans, Aramco will lease the usage rights of its pipelines to the newly formed Aramco Oil Pipelines... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 9, 2021
Pipelines
Cadent is to upgrade over 19,000 metres of gas pipes in the Rochdale area of the UK.
The programme comprises 485,178 metres of the north-west’s oldest gas mains – including 19,044 metres in Rochdale – some of which were installed a century ago.
Cadent replaces around 300 to 350 miles of its 21,000-mile underground pipe distribution system annually.
Upgrading... [Read More]
Features
Apr 9, 2021
Imtex Controls specialises in the production and supply of advanced, high integrity valve actuation, communication and control systems for the energy, marine and process industries, supplying engineering, procurement and construction firms, end-users, and valve companies.
The company utilises many years of field application experience within the area of process valve... [Read More]
Features
Apr 9, 2021
With competition for water resources occurring in many regions of the world, how businesses meet their own needs and those of the communities in which they operate will be increasingly vital for their long-term survival and growth, says Erik Driessen, head of the Northern European office of technology innovation consultancy Isle.
Companies worldwide recognise water is... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Apr 8, 2021
Pumps
NIKKISO centrifugal canned motor pumps are mainly used for transfer and circulation tasks involving highly flammable, explosive or toxic fluids in the chemical and petrochemical industry.
To further improve their operational safety and reliability while carrying out these demanding tasks, all non-seal models are equipped with an E-monitor that indicates the wear condition... [Read More]
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