Baker Hughes Reports 16 Straight Months of Added Oil and Gas Rigs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
U.S. energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for a record 16 consecutive months as crude prices in recent weeks rose to a seven-year high, prompting some drillers to return to the wellpad.
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Emerson's New Gas Detectors Operate in Extreme Conditions
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Emerson’s two new open path gas detectors offer performance reliability over wide areas in extreme environments and an easier, faster installation and commissioning process.
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Renewable Electricity Capacity Expected to Increase 4,800 GW by 2026
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The International Energy Agency reports the world is set to add nearly 290 gigawatts of renewable power capacity this year, an all-time record for new installations.
Biden Administration Aims to Overhaul Oil and Gas Leasing
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The report seeks a middle ground that would continue the multi billion-dollar leasing program while reforming it to end what many officials consider overly favorable terms for the industry.
U.S. Water-Network Pipes Reflect Aging Infrastructure
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
According to projections from the EPA, water-pipe replacement rates will peak in 2035 at 16,000 to 20,000 miles of pipes replaced per year—four times the current annual replacement rate of 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
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Arizona City Officials Want Limits on Data Center Construction
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Data centers that house computer and network infrastructure have made metro Phoenix an emerging hub for the industry. City officials want regulation, saying data centers aren’t sustainable, don’t generate quality jobs and produce noise that disturbs residents.
Neles and thyssenkrupp Team up to Deliver Valves for Green Hydrogen
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Within the scope of the agreement, Neles will deliver its segment valves to be used in electrolysis plant modules supplied by thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers.
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Samsung to Build $17B Semiconductor Factory in Texas
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The tech giant looks to ease the global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other devices.
Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The law includes $550 billion worth of new spending; it is reportedly funded by unspent COVID-19 relief funds, increased tax enforcement on cryptocurrency, spectrum auctions for 5G and petroleum reserve sales.
Biden Administration Leases Federal Regions for Offshore Wind
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
This project is part of Biden’s commitment to generate at least 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030 and his pledge to cut U.S. fossil fuel emissions in half.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced
The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum
The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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