Projects

Keep track with new project development across the globe in various sectors. We also cover existing projects (upgrades, extensions etc.).

Phillips 66 expanding Sweeny hub

Phillips 66 has announced that it plans to expand its Sweeny Hub near Old Ocean, Texas as part of a $1.5 billion project to transport and process more natural gas liquids (NGL) amid a boom in Gulf Coast petrochemicals manufacturing.

ExxonMobil announces retirement of Jeff Woodbury

Exxon Mobil Corporation said that Jeff Woodbury, VP of investor relations and secretary, has chosen to retire after 35 years of service.

Permian basin oil production on the rise

According to a new outlook by IHS Markit, oil production in the Permian basin is projected to rise nearly 3 MMbpd by 2023—a level of growth exceeding most recent estimates.

Smaller valve sizes okay for multiphase applications

A team of experts has discovered that using valves that are two sizes smaller ‘than normally specified’ will not reduce performance with multiphase applications.

Kerotest Manufacturing expanding Mansura plant

Kerotest Manufacturing, manufacturer and distributor of metal and plastic valves, has proposed a $4.3 million expansion project for its Mansura plant in anticipation of the ever-increasing demand for industrial valves.

Danos wins Shell contract

Shell Exploration and Production Company, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, has awarded a contract to Danos to provide coatings for Shell’s deep-water Appomattox platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

June’s Spotlight Company: International Standard Valve

With the undeterrable aim of providing high-quality products and services — while delivering on an equally high standard of company performance — International Standard Valve (ISV) has remained true to its purpose since the company’s inception in 2010.

CPV Manufacturing adds two new members to its team

CPV Manufacturing has named Robert Cardona as the Director of Engineering. Cardona will be responsible for managing the engineering team and for overseeing all engineering projects.

Removing the mystery around control valve coefficients

In this article entitled, Removing Some Mystery that Surrounds Control Valve Coefficients written by John Roper of Yeary Controls he describes how in the control valve world, there’s nothing quite like valve sizing.

Lubrizol starts up TPU unit in Ohio

The Lubrizol Corp. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the successful startup of its latest Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) capacity expansion in Avon Lake, Ohio.