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Chevron and GE form alliance

The two companies of Chevron Energy Technology Co. and GE Oil and gas have formed the Chevron GE Technology Alliance to develop and commercialize technologies that could potentially help solve important issues for the oil and gas industry.

Fluor names new COO

Senior executives at Fluor Corporation are being realigned in an attempt to improve the speed of market and client offerings for its commercial businesses.

EN Engineering acquires Russell Corrosion

The portfolio company of CIVC Partners, EN Engineering (ENE), has acquired Russell Corrosion Consultants (RCC).ENE, headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, offers energy-focused professional services that focus on providing engineering, consulting and automation to the natural gas, liquid petroleum and electric industrial markets.

IPS becomes distributor for MITA-Teknik

Integrated Power Services (IPS), the service provider for electric motors and generators in North America, signed an authorised distributor agreement with Mita-Teknik (MITA), a global provider of wind turbine control systems.

Voith introduces HDE high-performance punch system

Voith is launching a new generation of punching systems with its integrated HDE high-performance punch system. The HDE was developed specifically for punching, nibbling and forming applications in the high-end segment.

Wavefront to implement Powerwave for Ecopetrol

Wavefront Technology Solutions, a provider of fluid injection processes for mature field revitalisation (enhanced oil recovery or EOR) and oil and gas well stimulation has won a USD 1.3M contract from Ecopetrol.

Air Techniques introduces a lead-free valve

Air Techniques, a manufacturer of dental equipment, announced that all its remote water control valve components fully comply with the new lead-free laws that have taken effect in 2014.The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, more commonly known as the Lead-Free law, which went into effect in January 2014, makes it mandatory that every pipe, fixture, and fitting used to convey water for potable use contain less than 0.25% of lead by weight.

Harrison Valve launches OMNIValve

Harrison Valve released a new advanced OMNIValve valve with integrated pressure regulator technology for the medical and industrial gas markets.

Shell’s CEO outlines new priorities

Ben van Beurden, who began his role as Shell’s new CEO on January 1, 2014, has announced that even though the company’s overall strategy is solid, he has new priorities.

Canada and US top countries for drill results in 2013

SNL Metals and Mining’s Annual Corporate Exploration Strategies study has named Canada, US and Australia the top countries for most significant drill results last year.