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New ultrasonic flow meters for Biogas from KROHNE

KROHNE introduces OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flow meter as dedicated flow meter for biogas applications. The device is a specialised version of the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic gas flow meter for process gas applications.Biogas presents a number of challenges to flow measurement, such as low pressure and low flow rates, changes in gas composition and high water content.

Subsea 7 secures Shell contract in offshore Brazil

Subsea 7 announced the award of a lump sum contract valued at approximately USD 110M by Shell for the installation of jumpers, umbilicals and associated subsea structures for the BC-10 Phase 3 Project in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil.Project management and engineering will be performed from Subsea 7’s offices in Rio de Janeiro and will commence in Q1 2014.

Duke Energy & Piedmont proposing gas pipeline

Both Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas have jointly issued a solicitation to propose the building and operating of a second wholesale natural gas pipeline going into North Carolina.

Plaintree purchases Spotton Corp.

Plaintree Systems is a diverse company with proprietary technology and manufacturing capabilities in structural design, aerospace and telecommunications. The company’s product line of specialty structures includes the former Triodetic Group, a designer and builder of aluminum and stainless steel structures.

Devon Energy sells assets to Canadian Natural Resources

Devon Energy Corporation, an oil and gas exploration company has announced the completion of the sale of its Canadian conventional assets to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for C$3.125 billion.

Wood Group opens new training centre in Texas

Wood Group has opened a 16,000ft2 training facility in Kenedy, Texas, to provide educational programs focused on health, safety and environment (HSE) and technical competency for Eagle Ford shale workers.

HAM-LET introduces metering ball valve

HAM-LET's metering ball valve (MBV) incorporates both metering and shut-off functions in one unit, has been patented in the US and won HAM-LET recognition for its innovative technology.The MBV series valve combines an accurate micrometer control mechanism for gases and liquids with a sealing mechanism in a single unit.

Southcross acquires South Texas pipelines

Southcross Energy Partners acquired natural gas pipelines near Corpus Christi, Texas, along with contracts related to those pipelines.

SFC launches FlexiDrive II remote valve operator

Smith Flow Control launched FlexiDrive II, a dependable, versatile and cost-effective remote valve operator. FlexiDrive II is a unique solution to remote valve operation and removes issues associated with valve access in potentially hazardous areas.

KSPG wins contracts for emission-reduction valve

Rheinmetall Group’s automotive subsidiary KSPG AG has been awarded contracts worth EUR 250M for a newly developed compact exhaust-gas recirculation valve.