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Engineers and technicians will find the versatile, compact ST75 Series flowmeter from Fluid Components International (FCI) offers them a remote mountable, space-saving configuration that solves piping layout issues in potentially hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations crowded with equipment.
As process and plant engineers focus continuously on improving plant efficiency and capacity, they…
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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has enjoyed further membership growth in recent weeks - with four new members joining the group.
The first is Jersey-based Atom Water Pump Solutions. With a focus on providing cost-effective and reliable solutions for all commercial and domestic applications, its core business is the installation, commissioning, maintenance and sales of booster…
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Braskem and SCG Chemicals, a leading petrochemical company in Thailand and south east Asia, have signed a joint venture agreement to create Braskem Siam Company Limited. Subject to clearance from the relevant anti-trust authorities and final investment decision by the partners, this joint venture aims to produce bioethylene from bioethanol dehydration.
The aim is to commercialise the I'm green…
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The downstream oil sector’s leading trade body begins its new phase as Fuels Industry UK to demonstrate its evolving remit to champion low carbon fuels as well as traditional petroleum products.
Previously known as the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA), the change reflects its members' ambition to manufacture and supply the biofuels, low carbon hydrogen and other low…
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A major redesign of a wastewater treatment works near Whitstable in Kent, UK, is set to reduce storm overflows in the area by up to 30%.
The work at Southern Water’s Swalecliffe site is enabling the existing works to store much more storm water in its pipes and tanks than ever before, meaning that wet weather will be less likely to overload the site – leading to a possible storm overflow…
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Thames Water shareholders have agree to provide a further £750 million (€871 million) of equity funding in AMP7, with the acknowledgement that significant additional funding will be required during AMP8 (2025-2030), to further improve operational performance and financial resilience.
In accordance with the commitment made by shareholders in June 2022, Thames Water drew down £500 million…
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Aramco has acquired a 10% interest in Rongsheng for US$3.4 billion (€3.1 billion).
The acquisition follows the signing of definitive strategic agreements by both parties announced in March.
It represents the continued growth of Aramco’s downstream presence in China and includes the supply of 480 000 bpd of Arabian crude to the largest Chinese integrated refining and chemicals complex,…
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ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia to collaborate in engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom.
With this agreement, ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyser system integration for Samsung within the country.
Together, the two companies plan to explore business opportunities and provide complete analytical solutions to the Saudi…
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Emerson has reached an agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik - a global leader in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam.
Flexim, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, brings differentiated, complementary technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson, with an installed base of more than 100,000 flowmeters, as well as approximately 450…
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Rotork has acquired Hanbay, based in Montreal, Canada, to further enhance its product range by adding miniature electric actuators to its portfolio.
Hanbay designs and manufactures precise, miniature electric actuators which offer a compact profile and high torque design for use with small valves and instrument valves for use in hazardous and non-hazardous applications.
“This is an exciting…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $50 million (€45 million) in grants through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Programme.
Approximately $4.5 million (€4.1 million) of that funding will be available for the Region 6 states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to help Region 6 communities address stormwater…
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The petrochemicals unit at the OMV Schwechat Refinery is fully operational after being taken out of operation for a regular inspection required by law every six years.
The aim was the thorough cleaning, inspection and maintenance of plant components as well as the modernisation of the petrochemicals unit and parts of the refining unit.
The units for fuel production were inspected last year.…
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National Gas has approved AUMA Actuators explosion proof range of high-performance electric actuators with the Gas Industry Standard VA2/2020 certification.
The standard specifies the requirements for electric powered actuators, for use with two position (open/closed) quarter turn valves manufactured to the requirements of GIS/V6. AUMA's range of SAEX and SAREX actuators, with the combination of…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a proprietary family of compounds called Simriz®, which are perfluoroelastomers designed to provide excellent sealing performance.
These compounds offer thermal stability and protection against various chemical elements.
Simriz® combines the chemical stability of PTFE with the elasticity of rubber, making it suitable for applications with high…
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Advanced Ionics, the developer of a new category of hydrogen electrolysers useful for expanding green hydrogen production, has closed a $12.5 million (€14.5 million) Series A financing led by bp ventures.
Additional investors include Clean Energy Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and GVP Climate.
The new capital will help catalyse Advanced Ionics’ growth and facilitate the initial…
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INEOS has finalised a 50/50 joint venture with SINOPEC for the Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project in China.
This was originally announced in December 2022.
SINOPEC is currently constructing the plant, which is expected to be on-stream by next April.
The petrochemical complex includes a 1.2 million tpy cracker, a new 500 000 tpy high-density polyethylene plant to produce INEOS pipe grade under…
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The US is set to continue to lead global liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity additions, contributing 46% of the total LNG liquefaction capacity additions between 2023 and 2027, according to new data.
GlobalData’s latest report, “LNG Liquefaction Terminals Capacity and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Forecast by Region, Key Countries, Companies and Projects (New Build, Expansion,…
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Topsoe has signed an agreement with World Energy GH2 to provide its ammonia loop technology for Canada’s largest renewable hydrogen projects - Project Nujio’qonik.
Project Nujio’qonik, located in the Bay St George region of Newfoundland and Labrador, will produce renewable hydrogen, also referred to as green hydrogen, to decarbonise the hard-to-abate sectors globally.
World Energy GH2…
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