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Nov 25, 2019
New service centre supports Sulzer customers in Indonesia
Oil and Gas News
Nov 25, 2019
Pipelines
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved a route for a new natural gas pipeline, to be built by Duke Energy, that will deliver clean natural gas to homes and businesses in southwest Ohio, US.
The approval decision follows a thorough review of Duke Energy’s application, as well as evidentiary and public hearings about the 14-mile natural gas pipeline.
The... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Nov 25, 2019
Other
Recent data from the UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the UK chemicals sector has increased its annual spending on research and development (R&D) by 3.4%.
Chemicals businesses recorded growth in R&D investment of £175 million (€204.6 million), pushing the overall total to £5.36 billion (€6.26 billion), according to the latest ONS... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 22, 2019
Rockwell Automation has teamed up with Accenture’s Industry X.0 to develop a digital offering to help industrial clients transform their connected enterprise.
The partnership will capitalise on the experience of both companies to deliver new capabilities for greater optimisation in the industrial supply chain. By providing customers with a single provider of digital... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Nov 22, 2019
Pipelines
Royal Vopak has been selected by Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV), the petrochemical joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, to design, build, own and operate a new industrial terminal in Texas, US.
The terminal is expected to serve the 1.8 million tonnes per year ethane cracker planned by the joint venture company, which will be the largest steam cracker in the... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 22, 2019
Pumps
Centrifugal pumps manufacturer Amarinth has secured an order from Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) in Kazakhstan for bespoke vertical pumps.
The order, which has been awarded through KPO’s agent Industrial Systems Group (ISG), is for two 3m vertical pumps to replace existing Girdlestone pumps.
Having identified the need in the Caspian region for its products... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 22, 2019
Pipelines
A new pipeline technology that is hoped to revolutionise performance and safety in industries around the world is to be showcased for the first time.
The development of the FSWBot – the Friction Stir Welding Robotic Crawler – for internal repair and refurbishment of pipelines, is expected to transform the way that industries such as oil and gas deal with pipeline... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 21, 2019
Pipelines
NOV Flexibles has signed a contract with Ocean Installer for the supply of flexible pipes and ancillaries for the redevelopment of the Vår Energi-operated Balder field on the Norwegian continental shelf.
The contract covers over 90km of flexible pipe systems, including 10 dynamic risers, five midwater arches and other riser accessories. The project will be delivered... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 21, 2019
Pipelines
Research and development organisation Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a new superhydrophobic coating to prevent offshore drilling pipes from becoming clogged.
The coating, which is called LotusFlo™, was recently recognised by R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most significant innovations of 2019, along with the unique process developed to apply... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 21, 2019
Pipelines
Terra Drone subsidiary Terra Drone Indonesia has recently carried out a demonstration to showcase the advantages of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor pipelines.
The demonstration, which was for Indonesian oil and gas group Medco Energi, was completed in November in Purwakarta, West Java, using the Terra Bramor C4EYE UAS manufactured by Terra Drone group... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 20, 2019
Other
US-based technology company United Electric Controls has demonstrated wireless gas detection solutions for the power industry, including new ammonia and hydrocarbons sensor head options for its Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector.
Wireless gas detection has the ability to reduce compliance costs and improve safety by eliminating the need for wiring and terminations,... [Read More]
Features
Nov 20, 2019
Ray Mouw, business development manager at Morgan Advanced Materials’ Technical Ceramics business, explains why magnesia stabilised zirconia ceramic components will be vital for pumps that work in harsh environments, such as oil and gas, and crude oil extraction.
It goes without saying that crude oil is a valuable, or perhaps more accurately an invaluable product,... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 20, 2019
Pipelines
UK-based oil and gas producer Energean has submitted applications to import and supply natural gas to Cyprus, commencing in 2021.
The submission of these applications to the Republic of Cyprus follows the Karish to Cyprus Preliminary Pipeline Development Plan, which has already been presented to the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority.
According to the development... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 19, 2019
Pipelines
Crescent Point Energy has agreed to sell certain gas infrastructure assets in Saskatchewan, Canada to Steel Reef Infrastructure for a total of $500 million (€452 million).
"Through the sale of these gas infrastructure assets, we will unlock value for our shareholders and further strengthen our financial position,” said Craig Bryksa, president and CEO of Crescent... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 19, 2019
Pipelines
Eddyfi Technologies has recently launched an improved Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) inspection system, which builds on a decade of field experience with the company’s Silverwing Pipescan to elevate the technology to a new level for rapid screening of corrosion in ferrous pipes and surfaces.
The new Pipescan HD™ solution offers high resolution, combined with encoded... [Read More]
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