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BP to upgrade US, Belgian petrochemical plants

BP announced that it plans to invest over USD 200M to upgrade its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plants at Cooper River, South Carolina and Geel, Belgium. The investments will position these assets amongst the most efficient PTA manufacturing facilities in the world.

GE opens new global R&D centre in Brazil

General Electric announced the opening of the USD 500M Brazil Technology Center that will focus on developing advanced subsea oil and gas technology.

CSA direct-acting pressure-reducing valves

CSA direct-acting pressure-balanced pressure-reducing valves are used in a wide range of applications going from water distribution systems, industry, irrigation, buildings, and more. Their main function is to reduce and maintain a downstream pressure to a preset and adjustable value regardless of upstream pressure variations.

FPSO projects offshore Brazil for EPIC

EPIC is providing project management services for the treatment of 200,000bbls of water and oil emulsion stored in multiple storage tanks on the Polvo FPSO and for converting external ballast tanks back to oil storage tanks.

APCO ASU Combination Air Valve launched

DeZURIK/APCO/Hilton introduced the APCO ASU Combination Air Valve, an innovative new concept in air valve technology.

API-607 6th edition certification for CIRCOR Energy

CIRCOR Energy, a global manufacturer of highly engineered valve and pipeline products, recently completed API-607 sixth edition fire testing on its three-piece high-pressure threaded ball valves – the Series B & BH from KF Valves.

Zetco launches new Press-fit ball valve range

After two years in development, Zetco Valves launched its new range of press-fit ball valves in sizes 15mm to 50mm, specifically designed for Australian copper tube sizes.With the press-fit connections built into the valve, the new range can be used with existing V-profile tools from Viega®, Rothenberger® and KemPress®, offering flexibility while avoiding costly outlay on new tools.

Sunoco starts open season for Texas project

It has been announced that SunVit Pipeline LLC, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. and ExxonMobil Pipeline Company are starting a bidding open season for a project located in the Permian Longview and Louisiana Extension.

New mini swivel fittings from EXAIR

EXAIR's new Mini Swivel Fittings make it easy to adjust the position of EXAIR’s mini Super Air Nozzles. Available in three sizes, these swivels provide EXAIR’s smallest nozzles a 50° total angle of adjustment so the nozzles can be in the best position for maximum effectiveness.

Nelson introduces 1000 Series Control Valve

For over 25 years, Nelson Irrigation Corporation has perfected the sleeve-style valve with the continued development of the 800 Series Control Valve product line. Nelson’s 800 Series Valves are used in a variety of applications under demanding conditions in agricultural and environment control systems.