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Pipeline safety legislation likely to pass

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is preparing for congressional passage of a comprehensive federal pipeline safety bill in 2011.

Boeing scores USAF tanker deal

The US Air Force has granted Boeing the $3.5 billion contract for 179 next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft.

Chlor-alkali plant for Louisiana

Westlake Chemical has selected Chlorine Engineers Corp, LTD as process technology provider and engineering contractor for the previously announced new chlor-alkali plant being constructed at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar, Louisiana.

New office and appointment at Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is expanding its renewable energy presence in North America with the opening of a dedicated office in Boston.

Metso’s iESD practically invulnerable to sabotage

Metso's iESD valve with Neles ValvGuard® intelligent safety valve controller received interesting recognition in Tom Clancy's newest best seller book "Dead or Alive".

Mineral recovery facility for Florida

Raptor Technology has started the construction of a 10,000t mineral recovery facility in Groveland, Florida, in a joint venture with Eco Ventures.

ITT’s fabri-valve handles slurry

ITT Engineered Valves recently introduced the Fabri-Valve® 33 PTD push-through slurry valve. Designed with proprietary technology to meet the harsh demands of light to medium slurry applications, the 33 PTD has out performed other slurry valves used in the industry in both field trials and the laboratory.

Balmoral to expand in Brazil

Balmoral Offshore Engineering has announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Brazil.

Pipeline shaping up in Gulf

Wood Group’s J P Kenny has been awarded a contract to perform detailed design for Amberjack Pipeline Co LLC’s Jack/St. Malo deepwater oil export pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.

Cosan, Shell form giant JV in Brazil

Royal Dutch Shell and Brazilian sugar and ethanol group Cosan Industria e Comercio SA recently disclosed details about the $12 billion ethanol joint venture the companies formed in 2010.