DOE $500M Clean Hydrogen Project is Announced
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
About 100 metric tons of renewable hydrogen could eventually be produced and stored at the Advanced Clean Energy Storage site, according to the developers, ranking it among the biggest planned production sites of renewable hydrogen in the United States.
NAM Launches Supply Chain Hub
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new hub was assembled with critical assistance from the NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Council and Innovation Research Interchange.
Quality Valve's Matt Hariel Promoted to Chief Financial Officer
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In a LinkedIn post from Quality Valve CEO Jody Dunn, he announced the promotion of Matt Hariel to CFO:
Matt Hariel joined up with us two and half years or so ago as our Controller and has done a terrific job in that role from the first day.
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Report: Low-producing Oil, Gas Wells Make Up 50% of Methane Emissions
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The study underscores the importance of federal standards addressing pollution from smaller sites.
Chemical Industry May Be Signaling a Recession
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Stubbornly high energy prices and the war in Ukraine have all contributed to the price volatility in chemicals and the industries connected to them.
Ohio University Graduate Builds a Career in Valves After Completing his Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“I didn’t want to be at a company where I was another number. I wanted to be a specialist, which is why I chose valves,” said Lowery.
ITT Honored by VETS Indexes as a 2022 Recognized Employer
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In 2021, ITT launched its Veteran’s Resource Group to build and grow an inclusive veteran community across the company.
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Largest Wastewater Heat Recovery System in the United States Launches in Denver
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new system will heat and cool buildings with recycled thermal energy from a nearby wastewater pipeline.
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LyondellBasell Announces Plans to Exit Refining Business
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
LyondellBasell announced on April 21 its decision to cease operation of its Houston refinery no later than Dec. 31, 2023.
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Oil, Gas Output Will Continue to Increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration expects domestic oil production will increase as well in coming months and help stabilize prices for crude and gasoline.
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.
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