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Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies

The deal, which follows the strategic partnership announced in June of this year, represents a step toward Severn Group’s vision to become the leading global severe service valve specialist in the energy and industrials sectors.

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December 6, 2021

Several VMA Members Named on Newsweek’s 2022 “America’s Most Responsible Companies” List

The list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., is based off of publicly available environmental, social and governance data as well as an independent survey of U.S. residents.

VMAnews

December 6, 2021

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International

Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires Houston-based Valsource International in a customer-focused move, adding additional territory to Setpoint’s Gulf Coast footprint.

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December 3, 2021

$7.4 Billion from Infrastructure Bill Heads to Water and Wastewater

States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories will receive $7.4 billion in 2022 to improve water quality and access, the first installment from the infrastructure bill.

General

December 3, 2021

Renewable Electricity Capacity Expected to Increase 4,800 GW by 2026

The International Energy Agency reports the world is set to add nearly 290 gigawatts of renewable power capacity this year, an all-time record for new installations.

December 1, 2021

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

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

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.

General

November 30, 2021

Arizona City Officials Want Limits on Data Center Construction

Data centers that house computer and network infrastructure have made metro Phoenix an emerging hub for the industry. City officials want regulation, saying data centers aren’t sustainable, don’t generate quality jobs and produce noise that disturbs residents.

Sustainability

November 30, 2021

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.

General Water/wastewater

November 30, 2021

Samsung to Build $17B Semiconductor Factory in Texas

The tech giant looks to ease the global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other devices.

Manufacturing

November 29, 2021

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.

General VMAnews

November 29, 2021

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