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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.

Valve manufacturer saves project

PBV®-USA recently received a demanding and unique order from a contractor in Colombia. It was an extremely fast track project in which PBV®-USA had to deliver a total of 39 trunnion ball valves in eight weeks, or the project would fall behind schedule. 

Colombia pipeline a first

The Poliducto Pozos Colorados-Galan Pipeline project consists of a 507 Km pipeline running from the Santa Marta Caribbean Terminal to the Galan Receiving Station at the refinery in Barrancabermeja.

Quick Opening Valves for NASA

Engineers from Flowserve recently collaborated with NASA engineers to create a valve that would be easier to install and maintain, allow for trim size changes and minimize inventory requirements. 

Rosengren new president and CEO of Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä has appointed Bjorn Rosengren as the new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation. Rosengren will resign from his current position at Atlas Copco and assume his new position on 1 September 2011.

Valve World Americas Conference Registration open

Registration is now open for the first Valve World Conference to be held in the Americas.  This premiere event is setting precedent in format as well as location - by having the conference made up of plenary sessions and workshops rather than presentations of papers.