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IBM Develops Pangea III Commercial Supercomputer for Total
June 24, 2019
The enhanced capabilities of Pangea III will extend Total’s molecular modelling to optimize refining processes and improve lubricants’ properties. US- based information technology company IBM has developed Pangea III, which is claimed to be the world’s most powerful commercial supercomputer
Flinders University Scientists Develop Environmental Polymer Which Soaks Up Crude Oil
June 14, 2019
On the eve of the anniversary of the US Deepwater Horizon disaster, polluted beaches, oily water, dead birds and marine life destruction caused by crude oil spills could be a thing of the past thanks to pioneering research led by
ATI Secures $45 Million Supply Contract for Deepwater Pipeline, South America
June 14, 2019
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has been selected to supply the nickel-based flat rolled products for a large oil pipeline project in South America. Revenue to the ATI Flat Rolled Products (FRP) segment is expected to be approximately $45 million, with shipments
Black & Veatch’s PRICO Technology Completes Performance Test Aboard Tango FLNG Vessel
June 13, 2019
Black & Veatch announced that its patented PRICO technology has successfully completed its Guaranteed Performance Test aboard Exmar’s Tango FLNG, the world’s first barge-based floating liquefaction unit. The oil & gas shipping and infrastructure firm Exmar and Argentinian energy company
Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with Saipem for Subsea Pump Technology
June 12, 2019
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Saipem for barrier fluid-less subsea pump technology for water treatment and injection applications. The development of the barrier fluid-less pump is a derivative technology application of Curtiss-Wright’s internationally recognized commercial nuclear
BEL Valves and Plexus Ocean Systems Partner to Provide High Integrity Valves
June 10, 2019
BEL Valves has entered a joint venture with Plexus Ocean Systems Limited (POSL), a subsidiary of Plexus Holdings PLC (Plexus), to provide high integrity valves for the supply of full-package surface xmas trees and wellhead products for the oil and
Graco Releases New Dual Line Vapor Abrasive Blasting System
June 7, 2019
Graco Inc. has launched its new EcoQuip® EQs Dual Line Vapor Abrasive® blasting system, designed for industrial markets such as oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure. The new equipment allows contractors to complete large blasting jobs faster, with two outlets
Weir Oil & Gas Launches Intelligent Systems for Pressure Control
June 7, 2019
Weir Oil & Gas, a leading upstream provider of pressure pumping and pressure control equipment and services, today announced it has removed the guesswork from managed-pressure drilling (MPD) and flowback operations with more accurate, real-time measurements and automated controls, enhancing
Materion Unveils Oilfield Coupling that Eliminates Common Causes of Failure in Wells
May 31, 2019
Materion Corporation recently introduced a new oilfield coupling that is designed to significantly reduce failures in wells that are prone to extreme rod string buckling and wear deep in wells. The new ToughMet® 3 Valve Rod Guide Bushing Coupling (VRGB)
Baker Hughes Launches Subsea Connect and Aptara™ TOTEX-Lite Subsea System for Offshore Developments
May 22, 2019
Baker Hughes, a GE company, has launched its new approach to subsea development: Subsea Connect, including its Aptara™ TOTEX-lite subsea system, a suite of new lightweight, modular technologies designed for the full life of field. By combining planning and risk
