Petrochemical shortages are causing prices to skyrocket
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Analysts are expecting petrochemical shortages to last well into 2022.
EIA projects global energy consumption and emissions will increase through 2050
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption to grow by nearly 50% between 2020 and 2050.
Infrastructure bill's hidden permitting gem
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Amid the swirl of discussion around how much should be spent on infrastructure and whether the bill can pass a divided Congress, legislative policy observers have missed a brief, somewhat technical provision with the punch to materially impact U.S. infrastructure policy in an extraordinarily helpful way, reported The Hill on Sept. 29.
MSS revises standards SP-6 and SP-129
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry has revised and published standards SP-6 and SP-129, announced in two press releases on Sept. 30.
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Reshoring initiative projects annual records
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
If this year stays on track, then the Reshoring Initiative projects reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements for 2021 will be over 220,000 — 38% above 2020.
Tom Wayer joins ProMation Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Tom Wayer has joined ProMation Engineering as National Sales Manager, as stated in a press release on Sept. 27.
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EPA's rules on methane emissions looms for oil states
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Biden administration is set to release a major crackdown on oil and gas methane emissions in the coming weeks, but concerns are brewing about how the rule could affect small operators and how much the nation’s leading oil- and gas-producing states may fight the plan, according to E&E News reporting on Sept. 27.
Silicon Valley looks to purify wastewater for drinking water
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Santa Clara Valley Water District in California is embarking on an effort to revamp the image of purified wastewater and lay the groundwork for replenishing local aquifers, reported CBS News on Sept. 24.
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Baker Hughes and Primus Line collaborate on composites
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, announced in a press release on Sept. 29 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Primus Line to collaborate on non-metallic pipe applications to rehabilitate and repurpose existing pressure pipelines, offering a combined customer base more cost-effective options for pipeline repair and replacement, as well as the repurposing of existing pipeline networks for hydrogen and CO2 transportation.
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Study: usage of 3D printing for manufacturing sees big growth
By: Heather Caliendo, Senior Editor
The survey of practicing engineers found that 88% of respondents now use 3D printing/additive manufacturing in some way, and the technology is increasingly being used for the production of finished parts.
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