Baker Hughes’ subsea drilling systems and Akastor’s MHWirth merge
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The new company, HMH, aims to support the industry’s transition toward more energy-efficient solutions, as well as deploy technologies and service solutions to make the sector more competitive through increased drilling efficiency.
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Emerson helps Colgate-Palmolive pursue net zero carbon
By: Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The project is part of Colgate’s digital transformation program and uses Emerson’s specialized Aventics pneumatic sensors and IIoT-enabled software to precisely monitor compressed air flow in real time.
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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.
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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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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ValvTechnologies supplies mining pipeline isolation valves
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies, manufacturer of severe service isolation valve solutions, has been selected by a major metals producer as the leading supplier for pipeline isolation valves in South America. ValvTechnolgies’ valves have been used on site for many years, showing excellent performance.
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Champlin, MN selects Mueller Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Champlin, MN has selected Mueller to replace about 8,000 residential, commercial and irrigation water meters with solid-state ultrasonic water meters and advanced metering infrastructure.
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Texas takes top spot in U.S. energy production again
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Once again, Texas is clearly the national leader in energy production, with the EIA ranking it tops in the United States for both oil and gas and electricity production, according to new data released Thursday by the federal Energy Information Administration and reported on Power Engineering on Sept. 16, 2021.
State allocations revealed for pending infrastructure bill
California, Texas and New York will likely cash in big on the trillion-dollar infrastructure package if the bill makes its way to President Biden’s desk, according to CNBC on Aug. 31.
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