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Williams, Targa Announce NGL Pipeline Projects in US

Williams and Targa Resources Corp. announced new natural gas liquids (NGL) agreements and NGL pipeline projects that will link the Conway, Kansas, and Mont Belvieu, Texas, NGL markets.

BP Trinidad & Tobago Angelin Project Starts Production

BP Trinidad and Tobago (BPTT) announced first gas production from its Angelin development. The project was delivered on time and under budget.

Hanbay’s New 110VAC Actuators Precision Control

Hanbay Inc. has expanded its product line by introducing new 110VAC powered electric valve actuators. These versatile control valves can be used in virtually any application where fine control of fluid is required.

Fluoroloy Selected by a Major U.S. Oil & Gas Company

Saint-Gobain Seals has been selected by a major U.S. oil and gas corporation to qualify its Fluoroloy® sealing solutions and polymer materials to enhance oil recovery for an ultra-high pressure field in the Gulf of Mexico, contributing chemical compatibility tests with requirements for 20,000 psi pressure (20K) valve qualification.

ExxonMobil Adds 4.5 Billion Barrels to Reserves

Exxon Mobil Corporation has said it has added 4.5 billion oil-equivalent barrels of proved oil and gas reserves in 2018, replacing 313 percent of the year’s production.

Hygienic Ball Valves for Food and Medicine

Stainless steel hygienic ball valve made of SUS304 and 316L can meet the special requirements of various media in the field of food and biopharmaceuticals.

Praxair Starts up New Syngas Plant in Geismar

Praxair, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc. has announced the completion of a major investment project at its Geismar, Louisiana facility, bringing a new plant online that will increase carbon monoxide supply to customers in the Geismar area.

PNEUTON™ Valve Automation

The use of thermoplastic valves and piping solutions on low pressure sea water applications has many advantages offering significant weight, space and cost savings over traditional super duplex material selection.

High Pressure Valves Designed to Perform with Precision

Premier Valves, a member of the AVK Group, offers high pressure valves in various body designs to satisfy the needs of our customers for water and waste water applications.

AAR Approves Vacuum Relief Valve

Kelso Technologies Inc. reports that the Company’s new vacuum relief valve (VRV) has successfully completed the required two-year field service trial and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has approved the VRV for full commercial use.