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Flowserve Limitorque MXa actuator SIL 3 rated

    Flowserve Corporation has announced the availability of the Limitorque MXa electric actuator with up to a SIL 3 safety rating.

Schlumberger sells Wilson International to NOV

Schlumberger Limited announced the completion of the sale sale of its Wilson distribution business to National Oilwell Varco (NOV).   Schlumberger committed to divest the remaining portion of its distribution business by supporting NOV's proposed acquisition of all outstanding share of CE Franklin Ltd.

Eagle Oil announces new operations

Eagle Oil Holding Company, Inc. received a “Letter of Intent” with a new registered operator in Texas for start-up of oil field operations.

BP begins Galapagos Development

On June 3rd, BP began the initial start-up of the Galapagos development in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Shell awards new framework agreement

Wood Group Mustang was awarded a multiyear engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) framework agreement from Shell Oil Products US. The agreement covers Shells pipeline and terminal projects located in the Gulf Coast region.

Susquehanna nuclear plant Unit 2 returns to servic

   Unit 2 at Luzerne County, Pennsylvania's Susquehanna nuclear power plant resumed operation on June 15.

Plunger valve for water systems

Henry Pratt Co.’s Series 300 Plunger Valve is designed to reduce cavitation and stagnant water creation to help water systems improve operational safety, efficiency and flow control.

AirMist pneumatic atomizing nozzles with solenoid

Lechler, Inc. has expanded its AirMist pneumatic atomizing nozzle line by introducing the Series 166, an assembly which consists of a solenoid coil attached to an AirMist nozzle.

Statoil awarded 26 Gulf of Mexico leases

   Statoil was the highest bidder in the first lease sale in the Central Gulf of Mexico since March 2010, being awarded 26 leases.

Cashco to build new headquarters

   Cashco Inc. has taken another step in the expansion of its Ellsworth, Kansas headquarters.