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Petrochemical shortages are causing prices to skyrocket
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Petrochemical shortages are causing prices to skyrocket

Analysts are expecting petrochemical shortages to last well into 2022.

General Manufacturing

October 1, 2021

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MSS revises standards SP-6 and SP-129

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry has revised and published standards SP-6 and SP-129, announced in two press releases on Sept. 30.

General Quality/Compliance

October 1, 2021

News

Silicon Valley looks to purify wastewater for drinking water

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.

General Water/wastewater

September 29, 2021

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EPA’s rules on methane emissions looms for oil states

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.

General Quality/Compliance

September 29, 2021

News

Baker Hughes and Primus Line collaborate on composites

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.

General VMAnews

September 29, 2021

News

ValvTechnologies supplies mining pipeline isolation valves

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.

General VMAnews

September 24, 2021

News

Neles Expertune PlanTriage software update offers enhancements

The latest version of Neles Expertune PlantTriage software, made available in August 2021, continually monitors and diagnoses issues, helps find the root cause, prioritizes according to economic and technical factors, and provides a complete set of analysis tools to resolve the problem at its source.

General VMAnews

September 24, 2021

News

Lightening the load of multi-material manufacturing with 3D printing

The rise of 3D printing transformed the manufacturing industry, enabling manufacturers to quickly and precisely create specialized parts for any application.

Actuators General

September 22, 2021

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Champlin, MN selects Mueller Advanced Metering Infrastructure

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.

General VMAnews Water/wastewater

September 22, 2021

News

Texas takes top spot in U.S. energy production again

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.

General

September 21, 2021

State allocations revealed for pending infrastructure bill
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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.

General Water/wastewater

September 2, 2021

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Study: offshore rigs need cybersecurity improvements

A two-year study concluded that deep-water drilling rigs are not prepared in general to protect themselves against cyber attacks. Rigs need more than firewalls and antivirus software to be secure, the study found.

General Leadership Supply Chain

September 2, 2021

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