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FMC Technologies Wins Spotlight on New Technology Award for InLine ElectroCoalescer at OTC
May 5, 2016
FMC Technologies, Inc. has won a Spotlight on New Technology award for its InLine ElectroCoalescer, and was recognized at the 2016 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston on Monday, May 2. This prestigious award recognizes and honors innovative technologies in
CarTech’s PremoMax Alloy Provides Toughness in Challenging Downhole Drilling Environments
May 5, 2016
Carpenter Technology Corporation has introduced PremoMax™, a new proprietary premium-melted alloy steel, specifically developed for use in multiple downhole drilling applications, such as mud motor shafts and related components. Its attractive combination of high-strength, excellent impact toughness, and good hardenability
ScanEagle Unmanned Technology Benefits Commercial Sector in Natural Gas BVLOS Operations
May 5, 2016
Insitu Pacific has introduced the ScanEagle Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to inspect gas wells, pipelines and processing facilities after 18 months of successful trials, natural gas company Queensland Gas Company (QGC), a Shell-owned business. Insitu Pacific Managing Director Andrew
Materion Launches New ToughMet® Products
May 4, 2016
Materion Corporation has introduced two new ToughMet® products engineered to improve the reach, reliability and accuracy of oil and gas equipment components. The new products offer greater design flexibility and versatility for use in more demanding oil and gas applications.
Sandvik Releases Its Slickline Grade Sanicro™ 56Mo for Most Extreme Oil and Gas Environments
May 4, 2016
Sandvik is launching its new slickline grade Sanicro™ 56Mo, a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy suitable for service in the most corrosive oil and gas environments. Sanicro™ 56Mo was developed as an alternative to more costly competitor grades, and it comes with equal
Baker Hughes Develops Non-phosphorous Corrosion Inhibitor for Cooling Water Systems
May 4, 2016
Baker Hughes has launched its LIFESHIELD non-phosphorous corrosion inhibition program for industrial cooling water systems. In addition to the primary task of controlling corrosion in water cooling towers and other cooling system equipment, the non-phosphorous content facilitates compliance with emerging
Eaton Releases Motor Control Center Design to Help Oil, Gas, and Industrial Customers Enhance Safety
May 3, 2016
Eaton has released a new, arc-resistant version of its industry leading FlashGard® motor control center technology that is designed to both prevent an arc flash event and protect personnel if an arc flash occurs. Eaton is the first manufacturer to
Bechtel’s ThruPlus® Delayed Coking Technology Selected for Egyptian Refinery
May 3, 2016
Bechtel has signed a license agreement with Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC), a subsidiary of Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), for the process design of a delayed coking unit at the Assiut refinery in Egypt. The new delayed coking unit
Technip to Provide Proprietary Equipment for S-Oil’s Refinery in South Korea
May 2, 2016
Technip was awarded a contract by Daelim Industrial Company to provide proprietary equipment for the world’s first commercial High Severity Fluid Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC™) unit. The HS-FCC cracks heavy hydrocarbons into lighter olefins such as propylene and lighter fuels such
Italy’s Snam Rete Gas and Cason to Develop Intelligent Metering Technology for Gas Transport Systems
April 29, 2016
Snam Rete Gas, Italy’s gas transport company, and Cason signed a contract to develop a novel technology to further enhance Snam Rete Gas’ pipeline monitoring systems. The collaboration will focus on the development and implementation of the state of the
