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Demand for valves to double by 2030

The McIlvaine Co has recently published a report that indicates the demand for industrial valves will expand from its present level of just under USD 50 billion/yr to over USD 100 billion/yr by 2030.

Petrobras announces third LNG terminal

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is set to install a third offshore LNG terminal in the Bay of All Saints. The Bahia regasification terminal (TRBA) will have the capacity to regasify 14 million CUM/day and will supply natural gas to the state of Bahia.

Curtiss-Wright to supply valves to U.S. Navy

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company has been awarded a contract, that when fully funded, is expected to be in excess of $66 million to provide valves for the next six U.S. Navy Virginia-Class submarine nuclear propulsion systems.

BASF to build sodium methylate plant in Argentina

BASF has announced its intention to build a second production plant for sodium methylate in South America. Argentina is the planned location for the second plant with an annual capacity of about 60,000 mt.

New High Pressure valve released

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. recently announced the release of a new high pressure Cam-Centric® plug valve. 

Bombardier receives huge Global aircraft order

Bombardier has received an order from NetJets Inc. to construct 50 Global jets with options for an additional 70 aircraft. This marks the company’s largest business aircraft sale in history with the transaction valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion, based on list prices.

ValveSight released

Flowserve Corporation has announced the release of Flowserve ValveSight™ for the Limitorque MX/QX family of smart electric actuators.

Nuclear plant in Brazil on the rise

Eletrobras Eletronuclear has granted contracts for several phases of Angra 3, the third plant at Almirante Álvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Station (CNAAA), located at Itaorna beach in Angra dos Reis - Rio de Janeiro State.

Meyer Introduces New Universal Duty Valve

Constructed of cast iron or stainless steel, Meyer’s Universal Duty Valve features a maximum pressure differential of 7 psig and maximum temperature of 350F.

$1.5 Million donation to engineering and business

Fluor Corporation, in conjunction with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC (SRNS), a Fluor-led partnership that manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site, presented a $1.5 million contribution to the University of South Carolina (USC) to help with the establishment of the Center of Economic Excellence for the Hydrogen Economy.