New Valve for Hydrogen Fueling Stations Promotes Maintenance Safety, Minimizes Leaks
Emerson launches its TESCOM Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications.
#maintenance-repair #components
TotalEnergies Announces the Start-up of New Ethane Cracker in Port Arthur
Bayport Polymers LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Borealis, announces the start-up of commercial operations of a new ethane cracker with an annual production capacity of one million tons of ethylene.
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.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews
VMA Member News
Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
#VMAnews #standards
