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Odfjell in Brazil

Odfjell Drilling’s new office in Rio de Janeiro was recently opened by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske.

Series DX Slurry Knife Gate Valve

Red Valve’s Series DX Slurry Knife Gate Valve is designed especially for heavy slurry applications in the power and mining industries.

Checkmate backflow

The CheckMate Inline Check Valve by Tideflex is ideal for backflow prevention and odor mitigation. In outfalls, stormwater, CSO and SSO applications, the CheckMate’s custom-engineered, all-rubber unibody design eliminates costly backflow from oceans, rivers and interceptors.

GEH and Lockheed sign nuclear deal

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has formed an alliance with Lockheed Martin, thereby securing a digital control system supplier for its advanced nuclear reactors. 

Diffuser system helps eco system

Cooling water from power generation facilities, including nuclear, can have a tremendous effect on the local ecosystem, and many power utilities are seeking ways to minimize its impact.

Argentina to open bids for gas pipeline

In March, Argentina's government will open bids to start the engineering and construction of a multi-billion dollar natural gas pipeline spanning six northern provinces.

US 2012 budget prioritizes renewables, nuclear

U.S. President Obama’s $29.5 billion Department of Energy (DOE) budget for fiscal year 2012 cuts back on subsidies to fossil fuel energy and increases funding for renewable and nuclear energy technology research.

T.D. Williamson opens in Colombia

T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) has opened its first facility in Bogotá, Colombia, in response to demand for its pipeline pressure isolation and repair services.

Bitumen upgrader plans for Alberta

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) and North West Upgrading Inc. (NWU) are moving forward with detailed engineering for the construction and operation of a $4 billion (Can.) bitumen upgrader near Redwater, Alta.

Red Valve defends TMS mixing systems patent

Red Valve Company, Inc., The Metraflex Company, and Proco Products, Inc. have settled a dispute respecting certain patents.