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Emerson’s New Gas Detectors Operate in Extreme Conditions

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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December 1, 2021

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Baker Hughes Reports 16 Straight Months of Added Oil and Gas Rigs

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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December 1, 2021

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Biden Administration Aims to Overhaul Oil and Gas Leasing

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.

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November 30, 2021

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U.S. Water-Network Pipes Reflect Aging Infrastructure

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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November 30, 2021

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Neles and thyssenkrupp Team up to Deliver Valves for Green Hydrogen

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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November 29, 2021

Shell and Norsk Hydro to Jointly Produce Green Hydrogen
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Shell and Norsk Hydro to Jointly Produce Green Hydrogen

The Anglo-Dutch oil giant and the Norwegian aluminum maker’s green hydrogen unit, Hydro Havrand, have signed an MoU and begun initial work to identify opportunities to produce and supply renewable hydrogen.

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November 15, 2021

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Baker Hughes and Shell Sign Agreement Toward Net-Zero Emissions

Broad collaboration accelerates climate-related energy transition.

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November 12, 2021

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Neles Completes Acquisition of Flowrox

Neles’ acquisition of the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox has been successfully completed. With this acquisition, Neles expands its offering and exposure to the mining and metals industry.

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November 10, 2021

GE to Split Into Three Public Companies
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GE to Split Into Three Public Companies

The storied U.S. industrial conglomerate seeks to simplify its business.

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November 10, 2021

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Emerson to Provide Advanced Technologies for Plastics Recycling

Digital solutions will enable ReNew ELP to safely operate the first-of-its-kind plastics recycling process.

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November 10, 2021

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Passage of $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill is a Boon for Manufacturing

The Biden administration will oversee the biggest upgrade of America’s infrastructure in a generation that will support manufacturers and promote competitiveness and growth for decades to come.

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November 9, 2021

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Flowserve Expands its RedRaven IoT Tech Suite

Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced it has expanded its revolutionary industrial IoT service suite, RedRaven—giving companies even greater insight into the performance of their flow control systems by now offering valve-specific capabilities.

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November 9, 2021

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