BP stems Gulf oil disaster
On 12 July BP placed a new cap over the ruptured oil pipe in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to stem the catastrophic flow of toxic crude once and for all.
Famic’s Automation Studio software
HydraForce has collaborated with Famic Technologies Inc. to incorporate their valve library into Famic’s Automation Studio software.
Steam safety for solar power
Tyco has announced that its specialist Dewrance valves are providing steam control for the new generation of commercial solar power plants in southern Europe and the USA.
Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrume
Control Microsystems Inc. (CMI), a global developer of advanced SCADA solutions, has published “Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation,” a non-commercial white paper that shows how Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.
South China Sea exploration block
BP Plc is set to partner with Chevron Corp. to bid for a South China Sea exploration block. Chevron will have a 60% stake in the block and act as operator with BP holding the remaining interest.