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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.

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.