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IURC approves agreement

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) on Dec. 27 modified and approved a settlement agreement reached in the Duke Energy Indiana case involving the revised cost estimate for the new integrated gasification combined cycle facility (IGCC) in Edwardsport, IN.

Lockable valve head unit – protecting your equipme

AS-Schneider offers three different security options to protect your equipment against unauthorized or unintentional operation of the valve head units.

New Clippard’s Analytical Series electronic valves

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the new Analytical Series electronic valves. Available in 2-way or 3-way, normally-closed or fully ported, the valves are designed for the specific needs of the analytical industry, and for applications where cleanliness is especially important.

Cashco gets new purchasing manager

Cashco, Inc. has announced that Laura Rathbun has been promoted to Purchasing Manager for the company, where she will be responsible for the purchase of raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of the diversified Cashco product lines.

Jacobs awarded SF BART project

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has received a contract from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to provide on-call construction management services supporting the agency’s Capital Improvement Program and delivery of design-bid-build, design-build and procurement projects at a maximum value of $20 million.

Curtiss-Wright acquires Cimarron Energy, Inc.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has acquired Cimarron Energy Inc. through the acquisition of its parent company Cimarron Energy Holding Company LLC, for approximately USD 135.1M.

Curtiss-Wright in agreement with RNII

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company’s Scientech business unit announced that it has entered into a Technology Assignment Agreement with Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc.

Optimum control from pneumatic rotary actuators

PSV Mitech’s pneumatic rotary actuators offer a choice of either a double crank or a scotch yoke mechanism.

Chevron sets multi-billion 2013 exploratory budget

Chevron Corporation has announced a $36.7 billion capital and exploratory investment program for 2013. "Consistent with long-stated strategies, we're investing in a portfolio of very attractive oil and gas projects that will deliver volume growth and real value to our stockholders," said Chairman and CEO, John Watson.

Technip wins contract to develop Starfish field in

Technip has been awarded an engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation (EPCI) contract by BG International Ltd.