Projects

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

Construction preparation begins for Keystone XL

TransCanada, the owner of the Keystone XL pipeline, has secured enough 20-year order commitments that it is able to proceed to the next stage of the project.

Valves modified & repaired for NGL pipeline

The Cayenne Pipeline, which is a joint venture between American Midstream Partners LP (AMID) and Targa Resources Corp.

Rotork appoints Kevin Hostetler CEO

Kevin Hostetler has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rotork, which will take effect March 12, 2018.

4 Canadian oil & gas projects in 2018

There are many major projects that are due to get underway in Canada during 2018. Here are 4 projects that are scheduled to begin and involve valves or corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) in some capacity.

Trafigura & CFE to market gas for Mexican government

The Swiss trading group Trafigura along with Mexico’s state-owned power utility CFE were awarded contracts to market oil and gas on behalf of the Mexican government and Mexico’s National Hydrocarbon Commission (CNH).

Petrobras & ExxonMobil partner for projects

Brazil’s Petrobras and America’s ExxonMobil have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a strategic alliance to jointly identify and evaluate potential business opportunities across all sectors of oil and gas production.

ExxonMobil’s LNG acquisition of Mozambique Area 4

It has been announced that ExxonMobil Development Africa B.V. has completed a transaction to acquire 25 percent indirect interest in Mozambique’s gas-rich Area 4 block from Eni and assume responsibility for midstream operations.

Emerson modernizing controls for hydro fleet

Arizona-based Salt River Project (SRP), one of the nation’s largest public power utilities, has selected Emerson to modernize the controls of multiple hydropower units and its central service center.

Construction on Bayou Bridge Pipeline may begin soon

Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), the owner of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline, is confident that the pipeline is close to being green lit and that construction could even begin within the next few weeks.

United Valve promotes Jim Nelson

It has been announced that United Valve LP has promoted Jim Nelson to Production and Engineering Manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all of United Valve’s production and engineering activities.