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Our Featured articles are long reads that require more reading time than our news articles. In this section, you can find our cover stories, compelling content featuring prominent manufacturers, end-user interview with valve experts around the world, in-depth technical articles and interesting project reports from various industries, ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to power generation, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries.

Market Strategy Based on the Location of Every Valve

Thanks to automation it is now possible to identify every specific valve opportunity.

Global Renewable Capacity Set to Grow 270% by 2030

The report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) is generally encouraging about the future of renewable energy yet does not ignore the many challenges ahead.

Redefining Thermal Protection in Severe Service Valves

In the world of severe service valves, reliability under extreme conditions is non-negotiable

MSS SP-160 Enhances Safety for Valves; HF Alkylation Service

In September 2024, a new standard, MSS SP-160, was published by the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS).

Precise and Reliable: Sliding Gate Valves for Hydrogen Applications

Hydrogen is developing into a key technology for energy transition in industry.

Adaptive Tuning: Expanding the Lifespan of Valves

As control valves move continuously to regulate process flow based on system demand, maintenance at some point is inevitable. However, what if there were a way to reduce maintenance time?

Triple Offset Valves: The Misunderstanding of Reverse Sealing

In recent years, the triple offset valve (TOV) has become the go-to choice for high-performance isolation across a range of industries.

Maximize Uptime by Controlling Corrosion

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported in early September that U.S. electricity generation is expected to grow by 2.3% through to the end of 2025 and an additional 3.0% in 2026, doubling the EIA’s forecasted average increase of 1.5 % each year.

Hidden Leaks: The Role of Bellows Sealed Valves in Fugitive Emissions Service

Fugitive emissions are the unintentional release of gases or vapors from pressurized equipment due to faulty seals, connections, or other mechanical failures.

Sealing Solutions in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas

Offshore oil and gas resources are integral to the U.S. energy supply. According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which oversees the development of the National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, offshore production on the OCS reached approximately 667.5 million barrels in fiscal year 2024 alone.