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Richter Valve Series Meets New Compliance Standards

To ensure the highest safety and purity standards, Richter is now manufacturing conductive PFA and FDA-compliant models for its series of valves and pumps.

Flomatic Promotes Daniel Hidalgo to Sales/Marketing Manager

Flomatic Valves, a manufacturer in the water and wastewater industries, appointed Daniel Hidalgo to LATAM Sales and Marketing Manager.

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).

Cryogenic Piping and Valve Selection in LNG Plants

Piping codes and standards for natural gas applications have changed over the years to address challenges, especially in material selection and application.

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.