A prefabricated packaged treatment plant (constructed offsite) from SPIRAC has enabled a water company in the north of England to make much-needed improvements to its inlet works, and in doing so, keep its carbon footprint to a minimum. For the Wastewater Treatment Plant that serves a population of 25,000, SPIRAC designed and built three of its proven FINEGUARD screens... [Read More]

Southern Water has completed its £7.5 million (€8.75 million) project to provide a new water pipeline to the Isle of Sheppey in the UK. The entire project took less than a year. The entire project – which means the Isle will now have four pipes bringing water from the mainland – was completed within 13 months. The project team led by Peter Simmons faced major... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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.... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]