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Thames Water in the UK has been awarded £1.5 million (€1.8 million) by Ofwat to lead four projects which will support the water sector to better meet the needs of customers, communities, and the environment.
Ofwat has awarded 13 projects at a total of £5.2 million (€6.2 million) of funding through the Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will use new technology and cross-sector…
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Pipelines
Oil and gas giant Shell is reconsidering its recent decision to pull investment from a large new UK oil field.
In December, Shell said the economic case - along with possible regulatory delays - meant it was withdrawing from the Cambo oil field, which is located 75 miles off the west coast of Shetland, the BBC reported.
At the time the price of crude oil was under $70 (€64) a barrel.
It has…
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The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to remove VAT on energy saving materials and technologies which he announced in his Spring Statement.
The Chancellor announced plans to scrap VAT on domestic energy saving measures including insulation, solar panels and heat pumps.
Sunak confirmed that from April VAT is to be scrapped entirely on the installation of a range of energy saving measures…
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ABB has been awarded two major contracts by Plug Power Inc to provide the electrical systems for two new hydrogen plants in North America.
This is set to collectively produce 60 tons of green hydrogen per day. Green hydrogen is produced with renewable energy sources and emits zero carbon when used as fuel.
The first plant, Project Gateway, in Genesee County, New York, will be North America’s…
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Pumps
India-based Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is showcasing a series of new generation energy-efficient pumps.
KBL’s recently unveiled new generation pumps are made with advanced technology as these pumps consume less energy for high performance.
“We have been helping farmers’ prosper by producing energy-efficient pumps since the very beginning and will continue to do so in the future…
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Pipelines
Centrica in the UK is set to support National Grid to establish methods for injecting green hydrogen into the National Transmission System (NTS).
To meet the net zero targets set by the UK government, the UK gas networks need to decarbonise. National Grid, alongside CNG Services, Element Energy and Centrica, have been granted £114,652 (€137,922) for a discovery phase project as part of…
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Celeros Flow Technology company M&J Valve has introduced an improved version of its Model M-303 slab gate valve.
Manufactured and tested for API 6D, the improved M-303 is ideally suited for high pressure differential applications in the oil & gas sector.
The advanced design M-303 offers a host of features to simplify installation and upgrades, improve safety and minimize environmental…
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Pumps
Marine pump specialist Svanehøj is experiencing a significant increase in orders for deepwell fuel pumps.
A large new order from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding highlighted the significant LNG pump potential in the ocean-going vessel segments.
Orders for dual-fuel LNG vessels broke records in 2021 with a total of 240 ships globally.
The Danish marine pump specialist quadrupled sales of…
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Pipelines
Saudi Aramco is aiming to increase the amount it invests in energy production after it reported a doubling of profits in 2021.
The firm aims to boost output significantly over the next five years.
Energy prices have soared in recent months as demand has outstripped supplies of oil and gas.
The war in Ukraine and a reluctance to rely on Russia for energy has added to the pressure to find…
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Finnish multi-utility Alva is the first in Scandinavia to fully implement Ovarro's PIONEER asset investment planning software across its water and sewer networks.
The implementation comes after a six-month trial for Alva’s water distribution network generated capital expenditure cost savings of 10%.
Alva serves the city of Jyväskylä and its surrounding area in central Finland, where it…
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The API’s new conservation guidelines build upon ongoing industry investment in conservation projects and commitment to community engagement, as outlined in the organisation’s Community Engagement Guidelines.
The latest guidelines provide pipeline operators a roadmap for implementing best practices while meeting safety standards to help ensure the nation’s more than 2.6 million miles of…
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When looking to replace an industrial hose, it is important to remember that a “one size fits all” solution does not exist. Different materials are suitable for different uses and the same goes for designs.
Selecting the right product is crucial for the success of businesses as using the wrong type of hose can result in disruption to your chain of distribution or, even worse, pose a health…
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Pipelines
Vietnam is seeking to build its third oil refinery to meet domestic consumption demand as the country is facing a supply shortage and soaring energy prices.
The plant, which is set to be located in the southern province of Vung Tau, has a design capacity of 10 MMm3 (3.5 MMtpy).
Vietnam's state oil firm PetroVietnam is drafting investment procedures, which it aims to complete by October,…
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Vogelsang has launched two new industrial pump series - the EP and VY series rotary lobe pumps.
Both the EP series and the VY series for media with high demands are made from a single-piece housing designed for optimal flow.
The pumps can be equipped with a variety of sealing systems, making them flexibly deployable in demanding areas as the oil, gas and chemical industries.
The EP series…
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Pipelines
US refiners Valero Energy Corp, Marathon Petroleum Corp and Shell are rushing to secure Ecuadorian barrels after America banned imports of Russian crude.
Ecuador’s state oil company EP Petroecuador held meetings with several refiners and trading houses, according to Petroecuador’s oil trading manager, Pablo Noboa, Bloomberg reported.
Fuelmakers and trading companies are seeking to plug a…
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Valves
T-T Pumps successfully supplied South West Water with recoil non-slam check valves during a sewer upgrade project at Fowey, UK.
Over the past few years, the residents in the town in South Cornwall have been experiencing several internal and external sewer flooding events.
To protect residents from future flooding and enhance public health, South West Water designed a new sewer installation…
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Morrison Water Services is to use Blicker, an artificial intelligence (AI) system which provides Thames Water and its customers with clear and right-first-time meter readings.
The UK-based service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector will be using the AI system to accurately decipher and display meter readings and serial numbers within a photograph taken by the meter…
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StocExpo, the largest and longest-running international bulk liquid storage event, is returning on 23-25 May at the Rotterdam Ahoy with a variety of exhibitors set to be present.
Over 140 leading companies from across the world’s bulk liquid storage supply chain have signed up to exhibit at the event.
The exhibitors include MannTek showcasing its products for safe and eco-friendly handling of…
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https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/ex-editor-andy-burnham-sworn-in-as-new-uk-prime-minister-after-starmer-steps-down/
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#Kent has announced its continued support of #OXEA Corporation through a long-term Engineering Services Agreement and the award of detailed engineering services for a major specialty chemicals project at OXEA’s Bay City facility.
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/kent-awarded-epcm-services-for-major-oxea-specialty-chemicals-project/
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@Hydrolevel_Company, a leading manufacturer of temperature and liquid level controls, has highlighted its Steam Pro Kit, a low water cut-off kit designed specifically for steam boiler gauge glass attachments.
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/hydrolevel-highlights-steam-pro-kit-for-upgrading-mechanical-low-water-cut-offs/
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