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DOE awards $10M for bioenergy research/development

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to USD $10 million in funding for six projects representing innovative technologies and solutions to advance bioenergy development.

WTM acquires ITT valve positioner line

WTM Valves & Services (a.k.a. Wright Technical Marketing, LLC) has recently announced the acquisition of the *Conoflow® GP50/P50 Series pneumatic valve positioner product line from ITT Enidine Inc.

Bay Valve expands capabilities in hydro market

Seattle, Washington-based Bay Valve Service LLC, a provider of industrial valve and pump repair, maintenance and replacement, recently completed Phase I and began Phase II of a project in Washington that showcases the company's expanded capabilities in the hydro market.

KOGAS signs agreements for NG growth

Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), with operations in North and South America, recently announced tht is has signed a MOU with Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Total S.

Audubon EPCM signs 3-yr. contract with Phillips 66

Audubon Engineering Solutions, a global provider of EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management) services, has signed a maintenance services contract with Phillips 66 Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66, to provide a range of engineering and design services in the Eastern and Gulf Coast regions of the US.

Aker, Petrobras sign subsea service deal in Brazil

Aker Solutions has secured an agreement to provide maintenance and other services for subsea facilities at Petrobras-operated oil and gas fields offshore Brazil.

Audubon signs 3-yr. EPCM contract with Phillips 66

Audubon Engineering Solutions, a global provider of EPCM services, has signed a maintenance services contract with Phillips 66 Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66, to provide a range of engineering and design services in the Eastern and Gulf Coast regions of the US.

Rotork smart maintenance CSP for VTTV oil terminal

Energy storage providers, VTTI B.V., recently awarded a Client Support Program (CSP) contract to Rotork for the maintenance of critical valve actuation assets at the VTTV Oil Storage Terminal in Cyprus.

MRC awarded contract for Shell FLNG project

Houston, Texas-based MRC Global’s subsidiary, MRC Global Australia PTY Ltd. recently announced it has signed a five year agreement with Shell Australia to provide MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) requirements for its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas project.

Hydraulic Institute presents Pumps 101

Pump Summit Americas has partnered with the Hydraulic Institute to bring you: “Pumps 101: Understanding Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps; Best Practices in Reliability & Maintenance Processes”.