TSA Revises and Reissues Cybersecurity Requirements for Pipeline Owners and Operators
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the revision and reissuance of its Security Directive regarding oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity. This revised directive will continue the effort to build cybersecurity resiliency for the nation’s critical pipelines.
U.S. Became World’s Largest LNG Exporter in First Half of 2022
The United States became the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter during the first half of 2022, according to data from CEDIGAZ.
CASE STUDY: City of Phoenix Tests More Efficient Water Distribution With Permaseal Valve
The CPWSD utilize PermaSeal’s insertion valve for water management systems.
#water-wastewater #gate-globe-check
Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University
Flowserve’s new Learning Resource Center finds a home on Lamar University’s campus.
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VMA Drives Industry Awareness, Membership Opportunities
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
It was a busy spring for the VMA, with no plans for that to change going forward.
Neles Q-Disc Helps Improve Process Performance in Control Valve Applications
Valmet expands its versatile butterfly valve product range. The Neles Q-Disc joins Valmet’s lineup of the modular Neles Neldisc and the Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere butterfly valve platform.
#actuators #controls #ball-butterfly-plug
EIA Forecasts U.S. LNG Exports Will Fall 6 Percent in Second Half of 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas to decrease around 6 percent. Freeport LNG outage contributes to this short-term decline.
PVI Holdings, Inc. Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
Investment company MiddleGround acquires three companies under the PVI umbrella.
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VMA Welcomes WedgeRock Engineered Solutions
VMA welcomes new member WedgeRock Engineered Solutions.
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Coast Guard Removes a Million Gallons of Oil from MC-20
Following Hurriance Ivan in 2004, the MC-20 platform collapsed and began to leak oil from damaged wells, continuing to leak to present day. Over a million gallons of oil have since been collected from the site.

VMA MEMBER NEWS
VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Register Now for Valve Repair Seminar
Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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