Industry News

What’s happening and hot in the valve and actuation industry? Mergers and acquisitions, promotions, interesting development in end-user sectors, new project deals and so on.

ExxonMobil and Calpine Enter CO₂ Transport Agreement

ExxonMobil Corporation signed an agreement with Calpine Corporation to transport and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons of CO₂ per annum (MTA) from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center to a cogeneration facility near Houston, TX.

Vogt Reintroduces its Series of Flow Control Valves

Vogt Valves Inc., a manufacturer of an extensive line of flow control products in Stafford, TX, recently relaunched its series of Globe Valves.

Shell Offshore Continues Growth in the Ursa Platform

Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC), subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have completed the acquisition to increase their stake in the Ursa platform in the Gulf of America.

Emerson New Edge Device Simplifies SCADA Architecture

Emerson has released the DeltaV SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect, a preconfigured edge solution that delivers more seamless operational technology (OT) data mobility out of the box. 

ArcLight to Acquire Kleen Power Interests

ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (with its affiliates ArcLight) announced its managed fund has entered into definitive purchase agreements with Osaka Gas USA Corporation and Kyuden International Americas Inc. to acquire their indirect common equity ownership interests in Kleen Energy Systems, LLC (Kleen Power).

Valve World Is Coming to Calgary – Don’t Miss It!

Valve World Calgary is coming to the TELUS Convention Centre on June 3rd & 4th, 2026!

Valero Subsidiary Submits Refinery Notice to the CEC

Valero Energy Corporation announces its subsidiary, Valero Refining Company-California, has submitted notice to the California Energy Commission (CEC) about its intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at Valero’s Benicia Refinery.

Victaulic Announces Sales Leadership Transition

Victaulic, a global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, recently appointed Mark Gilbert to Executive Vice President of Sales.

Westinghouse and Celeros Sign MoU for AP1000/AP300 Projects

Celeros Flow Technology (FT) and Westinghouse Electric Company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally.

bp Reports Oil Discovery off The Louisiana Coast

bp announced a recent oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deep water U.S. Gulf of America.