Paper mill getting second life
The St. Marys Paper Corp. mill near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has been shut down for years. But it is slated for restart in conjunction with a combined heat-and-power plant that will be built adjacent to it.
Mears to Succeed Wellendorf at Magellan Midstream
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) has announced that Don Wellendorf will retire on Jan. 31, 2011.
Refinery planned for Syria
Syria and Venezuela have signed a memo of understanding (MOU) concerning the joint development of the USD 5 billion Froklos oil refinery in eastern Homs.
Refinery deal in Venezuela
Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) and Eni have contracted to create two Empresas Mixtas (Mixed Enterprises).
Valve enables low power automation
Asco’s new 0.55 low-power solenoid pilot valves provide a perfect solution to automation with low power consumption. Because the valve uses only 0.55 watt, more devices can be installed on a process plant bus network or they can be used in remote locations with solar/battery sources.