Biden Looks to Reshoring as Inflation Continues to Climb
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the United States.
New Green Hydrogen 60GW Project to be Built in Texas
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Dubbed “Hydrogen City,” the project is being developed by Green Hydrogen International (GHI) and will include integrated green hydrogen production, storage and transportation capabilities able to produce 2.5 billion kilograms of green hydrogen each year.
Great Lakes Process Controls Joins Recent Allied Valve Acquisitions
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The four companies have been merged to form Allied Instrumentation.
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U.S. Job Openings Remain High
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Average hourly pay increased 5.1% in February compared with a year earlier — a rapid gain that forces companies to either become more efficient or raise prices to offset their higher labor costs.
Emerson to Sell Therm-O-Disc Business to One Rock Capital Partners
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The sale of Therm-O-Disc represents the next step in the company’s drive toward a higher-growth, more diversified and cohesive portfolio.
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Solar and Batteries Account for 60% of Planned New U.S. Electric Generation Capacity
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Battery storage capacity, as well as renewable capacity, significantly increased in the United States during 2021, partly because of tax credits and partly because of falling technology costs, especially for batteries.
Flowserve Announces Launch of Energy Advantage Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“As the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy and focuses on lowering carbon emissions, we too are focused on making a more sustainable future for our planet,” said president and chief executive officer, Scott Rowe.
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ExxonMobil Planning Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture and Storage
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“By helping to activate new markets for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, this project can play an important part in achieving America’s lower-emissions aspirations,” said Joe Blommaert, president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
IEA Nations to Release 60 Million Barrels of Oil from Strategic Reserves
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Member countries are sending a strong message to oil markets that supplies won’t fall short in the midst of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
$35 Million for U.S. Mine to Counter China's Lithium and Rare Earths Dominance
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Las Vegas-based MP Materials runs the Mountain Pass mine and processing facility that is the only one of its kind in North America.
VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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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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