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Flowbus introduces quick operation valve actuator

Flowbus Corporation, a supplier of valve actuator and automation services has introduced two series of quick operation actuators which shut-down or blow-out an industrial valve within a very short time (<0.3 seconds).

AMEC expands framework agreement with MoD

AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has renewed and expanded its position on a framework agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which spans a broad range of technical service.The Framework Agreement for Technical Support – Specialist Technical Support (FATS/STS) is an umbrella supply chain agreement used by the MoD Defence Equipment and Support (DES) organisation to ensure the efficient and cost effective procurement of technical services to support the provision of equipment and capability.

Husky Energy approves heavy oil thermal projects

Husky Energy has sanctioned two new heavy oil thermal projects in Saskatchewan that will produce 20,000 barrels per day (bbls/day).

CB&I to build LNG facility in North America

CB&I signed a cooperation agreement with Chiyoda Corporation to design and build liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in North America.

Pivotal LNG to supply LNG to UPS facility

Pivotal LNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources, entered into its second agreement with UPS to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) to UPS’s fleet operations in Jacksonville, Fla.

New pressure gas regulator from Cashco

The new pressure gas regulator PGR-1 valve from Cashco is a high accuracy, pressure loaded, pilot-operated, pressure-reducing regulator available in five different body sizes.The PGR-1 designation has a hidden meaning.

DuPont’s Vergnano to run titanium dioxide business

Mark Vergano, who has been with DuPont for 26 years, has been named as the new CEO of the chemical company’s titanium dioxide business when it starts operations during the second quarter of 2015.

BP adds drilling rigs in Gulf of Mexico

The multinational oil and gas company, BP, has added two drilling rigs to the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, bringing its fleet to a total of nine rigs, a company record.

GE Oil & Gas opens logistics base in Brazil

GE Oil & Gas inaugurated a modern logistics base for the Brazilian oil and gas sector. Developed at a cost of more than USD 100M million, GE’s base in Niteroi in the state of Rio de Janeiro covers an area of 590,000ft2 and was designed primarily to load and unload installer ships.

Modular fitting system for leak-free valves

The 11.000 series Modular Fitting System, uses the popular push fit cartridge design for 15mm and 18mm outer diameter tubing.