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SLB Launches New Well Tech to Boost Production and Recovery

SLB recently launched Electris, a portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies designed to boost production and recovery.

Kinitics KVA38 Actuator Reaches One Million Repositions

Kinitics Automation’s KVA38 Valve Actuator completed more than one million repositions during a long-term test at the company’s headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.

Oxford Appoints New CCO and Projects Further Global Growth

Oxford Flow has appointed Fernando Arce-Larreta as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as the business announces a 52% increase in global headcount.

Oliver Valves Recognized with King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Oliver Valves has been honored with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

MSS Publishes Revised Standards for Manual Operation of Valves

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announced that the SP-91-2025 Guidelines has been revised and published.

Williams Appoints New COO to Leadership Team

Williams Companies Inc. has appointed Larry Larsen to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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.