Renewable energy

Besides fossil fuels, Valve World also covers renewable energy sectors, such as hydrogen, hydropower, wind, CCS et cetera. The development and scaling up of green hydrogen production  will definitely impact the valve and actuation sector.

DTE Energy converting coal plant to biomass

DTE Energy Services, Inc. recently received approval from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to convert an existing coal-fired power plant at the Port of Stockton to operate on biomass fuel.

SCE soliciting proposals

Southern California Edison (SCE) is soliciting proposals for its renewable energy portfolio.

W&O introduces FuelProof

W&O has introduced its new FuelProof fuel, energy and emissions management system to help vessel owners and operators save money and improve vessel efficiency by integrating current data management systems.

PBM cryogenics love the cold

PBM Cryogenic Valves have a unique design that provides superior performance through cooling and heating cycles.

GE Energy to Acquire Converteam

GE’s Energy business has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90% of electrification and automation equipment and systems company Converteam, for approximately USD 3.2 billion.

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.

United Valve celebrates 50 years

Houston-based United Valve is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2011, and the last decade has seen United Valve expand into several new areas of valve service.

New block and bleed valve

Franklin Valve Franklin Valve was originally formed as a repair center for double block and bleed plug valves, as well as four-way diverter valves for bi-directional meter proving.

Two diesel refineries for Brazil

Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a basic engineering design and front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for two grassroots refineries in Brazil for Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., (Petrobras).

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.