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CNOOC Ltd to acquire OPTI Canada

OPTI Canada Inc. has entered into an agreement with CNOOC Luxembourg S.à r.l, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Ltd, pursuant to which indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of CNOOC Ltd, will acquire

New valve suitable for critical service

U.S.-based Trans-valve has released the Series T-315 all stainless steel ball valves which are designed for critical service to 6000 psi.

Petrobras acquires stock

Petrobras has announced that it has acquired 50% of the capital stock of BSBIOS Indústria e Comércio de Biodiesel Sul Brasil S.A. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Biocombustível S.A. – Pbio. The company,

CRANE relocates headquarters

CRANE Energy Flow Solutions® recently announced the new location of its head office in The Woodlands, Texas.  The new 20,000 sq/ft space will accommodate nearly 100 employees.

Oil refinery

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been awarded a contract by North West Redwater Partnership to provide detailed engineering, procurement and construction services for the development of a new oil refinery in Alberta, Canada.

New Matheson publication

Matheson has published a 16-page guide that includes valuable information on how to safely handle compressed gases in the laboratory and plant. The guide reviews the hazards involved with using compressed gases, the OSHA

Successful debut of VW Expo and Conference America

The first staging of Valve World Expo Americas, held recently in The Woodlands, Texas, just outside of Houston, was a great success, earning raves from exhibitors and visitors alike.

MOGAS offers performance guarantee

Effective July 1, MOGAS Industries began offering an application specific performance guarantee on their metal-seated isolation and control valves.

BLACOH Announces additions to management team

BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc recently announced the company has expanded its management team and realigned key positions within the company.

Flowserve to provide valves for Brazilian plant

Flowserve Corp has signed a purchase agreement with Eldorado Celulose e Papel, S.A., a Brazilian pulp company, to supply control and on-off valves for a new plant.