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Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 10% interest in Shenzhen-listed Rongsheng Petrochemical for $3.6 billion (€3.2 billion) in a deal that will expand its downstream presence in China.
Through the strategic arrangement, Aramco will supply 480,000 bpd of Arabian crude oil to Rongsheng affiliate Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical (ZPC), under a long-term sales agreement. Aramco…
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Samotics has been awarded a five-year contract by Anglian Water to help it deliver an extensive proactive maintenance programme and meet 2030 net-zero targets.
Anglian Water has selected the provider of real-time actionable insights to eliminate industrial energy waste and unplanned downtime as its ESA technology and services CBM supplier through to 2028.
The award is part of the water…
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Stuart Turner has added a triple pump variant to its established AQUABOOST iBOLT line of variable speed booster pumps and pump sets.
The triple pump booster set perfectly complements Stuart Turner’s existing single and twin pump ranges and can produce heads of up to 9.2 bar and flow rates of up to 45m³/hr.
The entire AQUABOOST iBOLT range features Regulation 4 WRAS-approved, 304 stainless…
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Clariant has completed the divestment of its North American Land Oil business to Dorf Ketal, a speciality chemicals manufacturer and service provider headquartered in India, for $14.5 million (€13.2 million) on 31 March.
Clariant’s North America business is a provider of chemical technologies and services to the oil and gas industry and generated sales of $115 million (€105 million) in…
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The demands for safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility from the oil, gas and energy industries have significantly impacted the selection of pneumatic valve actuator for quarter turn failsafe valves (ball, butterfly and plug) and dampers.
Actuator sixing depends on the various valve torque values, minimum supply pressure and actuator-valve safety margins/factors considered to cover…
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The European Commission has granted Italy the go ahead to set up a €450 million project to support integrated hydrogen and renewable energy production in brownfield sites.
The measure, financed under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP), is also aimed at fostering Italy’s transition to a zero-emissions economy, Euractiv reported.
“This €450 million scheme will enable…
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Hallite Seals Australia has announced the acquisition of SealTeam Australia, which includes its sister company, AB Seals.
SealTeam Australia and AB Seals, specialise in the distribution of standard and tailored, highly technical hydraulic and pneumatic sealing solutions. They provide a wide range of seal profiles suitable for any application, developed with high-performance materials.
“As an…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.4 million (€10.5 million) to the state of Montana from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will support Montana communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water…
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A water and wastewater treatment plant that sits right next to one of the world’s best trout fisheries has won the coveted Top Project award in the water and wastewater category of the ACEC Arkansas Engineering Excellence Awards.
The plant was upgraded with an EA Aerotor Plant from Lakeside Equipment Corporation.
Designed by independent consulting engineer Mike Marlar PE to blend in with the…
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Neste has successfully concluded its second series of industrial-scale processing runs with liquefied waste plastic at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland.
The goal of the processing runs is to further increase the company’s understanding of how different types of waste plastics behave during chemical recycling in the refinery processes. The end product gained in the runs – Neste RE™, a…
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Rotork IQ actuators have been installed at a sewage pumping station in Hong Kong.
They were upgraded from older manual-operated valves to electric actuators with intelligent functionality built in.
This project included the construction of an underground sewage balancing tank with a capacity of 16,000 cubic metres, a plant house with a ventilation system and improved deodorising facilities.…
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The Government’s Powering Up Britain Strategy has missed the opportunity to recognise the role of renewable liquid gases in the future off-grid energy mix, a trade body has argued.
Liquid Gas UK said although the strategy adopts positive policies, including advancing carbon capture technology and the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, it does not yet acknowledge alternative low-carbon…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.39 million (€10.5 million) to the state of North Dakota from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will support North Dakota communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured…
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Ovo Energy is planning a takeover of Shell’s UK gas and electricity business - a move that would allow the British retail energy supplier to reclaim the number two spot in the British supply market.
Ovo is expected to propose an indicative offer for Shell Energy Retail (SERL) UK operation, the Sky News report added, citing sources. Shell Energy Retail has about 1.4 million customers.
In…
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A plan to cut greenhouse gases and lower energy costs by investing in renewable energy and carbon capture technology has been published by the UK government.
The plan includes measures to ensure emissions are net-zero by 2050, mainly by cutting fossil fuel dependence.
Ministers say they want the UK to have the cheapest electricity in Europe by 2050, but admit the strategy is unlikely to bring…
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Indian pump manufacturer Kirloskar Brothers has announced the launch of their latest product - the DB xe Pump.
The pump is designed to set new standards in the pump industry with its exclusive design parameters and wide variety of expansive features.
Alok Kirloskar, Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director, and Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers International, said: “The DB xe pump…
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Aquatech and Fluid Technology Solutions, Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at delivering the next generation of advanced separation, brine concentration and water reuse solutions.
Aquatech and FTS will work together to deliver advanced water treatment technology and process solutions in key markets, including brine mining, lithium and critical minerals, inland desalination,…
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When engineers from Prestwich-based cold water booster specialist Pressboost attended a failing unit at a large hospital, they determined it was coming to the end of life.
The set was over 25 years old and had developed a multitude of problems.
The pump accumulator vessel had failed, one of the pumps had stopped, the controls were faulty and required complete overhaul and the associated…
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