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LNG Industry Rebounds in 2021 Amid Constraints and Volatility

The volatility emphasizes the need for a more strategic approach to secure reliable and flexible gas supply in future to avoid exposure to price spikes.

General

February 22, 2022

Tennessee Power Utility to Commit to Development of Advanced Nuclear Reactors

The initiative notably makes the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which is a self-funded corporate agency and the largest public power utility in the United States, one of the first utilities in the country to publicly commit to exploring the development of an advanced reactor fleet.

General

February 22, 2022

Manufacturing Resiliency to Hold Steady in 2022

These six tech investments will prove beneficial not just this year but also in the long term.

Manufacturing

February 21, 2022

Equilibar Granted NC Governor’s Award of Excellence

The manufacturer was recognized for working with the state to increase its international presence and sales.

VMAnews

February 21, 2022

ValvTechnologies Welcomes New Distributor SVI Industrial

ValvTechnologies welcomes new distributor SVI Industrial that represents the company in North Carolina and South Carolina.

General MRO VMAnews

February 21, 2022

MRC Global Reports Full-year 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook

U.S. sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 were $566 million, a $118 million (26%) increase from the same quarter in 2020

VMAnews

February 18, 2022

Biden Administration Launches Program to Curb Industrial GHG Emissions

While previous federal policies to combat climate change have focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy and transportation sectors, this will be the first major initiative targeting industrial emissions.

Manufacturing Sustainability

February 16, 2022

Emerson Expands Cylinder Manufacturing Capacity in Canada

Local production of Emerson’s AVENTICS Series PRA and Series TRB ISO actuators and Series TM5 NFPA actuators will shorten lead times.

Automation Manufacturing VMAnews

February 16, 2022

Baker Hughes Expands Presence in Guyana

The opening of the new local supercenter facility for oilfield services and equipment, which spans more than 8 acres, will support regional customers and bolster Baker Hughes’ localization efforts within South America.

General

February 15, 2022

MRC Global Announces Chairman of the Board Succession

Rhys J. Best will retire upon completion of his term as a director at the annual meeting of the company’s stockholders in May.

General VMAnews Workforce Development

February 15, 2022

U.S. Coal-Fired Capacity Faces Nearly 60 GW in Retirements by 2035

However, the existing U.S. coal-fired facilities are actually generating more electricity for the first time since 2014, reports the Energy Information Administration.

February 14, 2022

Lack of Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Threatens Manufacturing Operations

Lack of Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Threatens Manufacturing Operations

Currently, no federal agency has responsibility for natural gas pipeline reliability.

General Manufacturing

February 14, 2022

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