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API welcomes Golden Pass LNG exports

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued a statement welcoming the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to authorise Golden Pass Products LLC to export LNG to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US.

Easytork recognized for product innovation

Missouri-based Easytork Automation, a manufacturer of patented high-performance quarter-turn rotary pneumatic vane actuators and associated valve automation products, has been named recipient of the Frost & Sullivan North American New Product Innovation Award in the pneumatic actuators market for the valves industry.

Grand opening of new Bürkert USA headquarters

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, one of the world's leading partners when it comes to measuring and controlling liquids and gases, recently opened its new headquarters of Bürkert USA in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Eaton signs new agreement

Power management company Eaton, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, has signed an agreement with a new ‘Electro Hydraulic Authorised Solution Partner’.

New gas analyser for oxygen from Witt

Witt, a gas technology manufacturer whose US headquarters are located in Alpharetta, Georgia, has unveiled a new development that is designed to measure trace oxygen levels.

TechnipFMC awarded subsea contract in Guyana

TechnipFMC has been awarded a contract by an affiliate of ExxonMobil Corporation for the engineering, manufacture and delivery of the subsea equipment for the proposed Liza deepwater project in Guyana.

Emerson expands X-well Technology family

Emerson Automation Solutions, which has offices throughout North America, has introduced a new platform for its Rosemount X-well Technology surface sensing temperature measurement solution.

GE launches new water treatment solution

GE Water & Process Technologies, whose headquarters are located in Pennsylvania, has launched OnBoard, a new service offering that is a customisable, total integrated water treatment solution and service plan for offshore oil and gas producers.

Get involved: Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas

Submit your abstract before May 19th! The Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2018 Conference Steering Committee encourages presentations to be made at this exciting and informative event on a wide variety of topics related to fugitive emissions regulations, monitoring and control.

Trelleborg’s seal materials tested

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments, which has numerous locations throughout North America, has carried out a series of tests to show the importance of fluid type and seal material choice in “ensuring optimum seal performance and service life.