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Innovative triple offset valve

Tyco Valves & Controls has released its large bore triple offset valve. The RMI Dubex butterfly valve features a resilient seat and disc seal. Supported by in-depth test data and calculations, the valve is approved to KIWA, KTW, PED/CE and ATEX standards.

GE acquires

GE Energy has announced that it has acquired Converteam for USD 3.2 billion. As part of the growing trend of electrification in the oil and gas industry, its technologies are used to drive mission critical customer equipment in the production and transportation of hydrocarbons, said GE in the announcement.

Proserv set to expand

Proserv has created a new platform for robust and sustainable growth after restructuring its business into a fully integrated global organisation with a new company brand and fresh strategic focus.

New Bürkert product portfolio catalogue

Bürkert has released its new 88-page soft cover “Bürkert Select” colour product portfolio catalogue. The catalogue is available in several versions, based on the country-specific requirements of regional markets.

Final EIS on Keystone XL released

TransCanada Corp announced that the third and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline has reaffirmed the environmental integrity of the project.

New cost-effective electric actuators introduced

Hayward Flow Control has introduced new EPM-4 and EPM-6 models to their EPM Series of quarter-turn reversing electric actuators. The EPM-4 and EPM-6 are designed to eliminate wiring errors, increase reliability, and provide simplicity during installation.

New 316 SS 2-Way full port ball valves

Assured Automation recently announced its 36 Series full port ball valve. It is a 3 piece ball valve constructed of 316 stainless steel and is available with threaded, socket weld and quick clamp ends.

PDVSA and PetroChina launch refinery project

Chinese oil major PetroChina and Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA have signed an agreement to co-develop a refinery in China's Guandong province. The Nanhai refinery is to have a capacity of 500,000 b/d when it begins operations in early 2015.

New wastewater treatment plant in Brazil

Brazilian construction company Amafi Comercial e Construtora has been awarded a contract to build a wastewater treatment plant in the city of Franco da Rocha for São Paulo state water utility Sabesp.

Hydratight sets up new facility in California

Hydratight has opened a new facility in Concord, California as a regional hub for the rental and sale of equipment to service power stations, refineries and other industrial facilities across the western U.