Polysoude keeps track
Polysoude has developed a device enabling all the welding parameters for any weld performed to be saved and stored.
Coaxial valves
A new range of coaxial valves from Asco Joucomatic is designed for demanding media control applications with high-viscosity, abrasive or aggressive fluids/gases.
Kashagan project approved
Exxon Mobil Corporation has confirmed that Kazmunaygaz (KMG), the petroleum authority for the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the consortium companies of the North Caspian Production Sharing Agreement have announced approval of the development plan for the Kashagan oilfield.
Iran oil deal
European majors, including Royal Dutch/Shell, may join a USD 2 billion Japan-led project to develop Iran’s Azadegan oilfield, a Japanese official has said.
PBT production in Asia
BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Toray Industries Inc., Tokyo, Japan, have agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture for the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) base resin to supply the rapidly growing Asian market for this engineering plastic.