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Compact control valves save space

The Baumann range of compact control valves are lighter and smaller than competing products, making them ideal for skid mounted equipment, or where space is limited.

Budget flowmeter fit for food and drink

The high accuracy and high reliability of Coriolis technology is now available at a low cost Micro Motion, a division of Emerson Process Management, has announced the first and only low-cost Coriolis meter that is both EHEDG certified and 3-A authorised.

Hydrogen in Antwerp

Air Liquide will invest in a hydrogen-production unit on BASF’s site at the port of Antwerp, Belgium.

Coal-into-oil products

US-based Headwaters Inc. has announced plans with Shenhua Group Corp. Ltd to build in China the world's first commercial plant to turn coal into diesel fuel and gasoline.

Iran’s South Pars gas field may be expanded

Iran is considering expanding its giant South Pars gas field by up to 30 phases, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' official news agency, Opecna, reported.

Nucor to purchase Qualitech Assets

Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Qualitech Steel SBQ LLC for USD 37 million.

Canadian firms push ahead in Arctic gas race

Backers of a CAD 3 billion proposed pipeline to tap natural gas reserves in Canada's frozen North expect to spend between CAD 200 million and CAD 250 million over the next three years to secure regulatory approval.

Chavez to sign LNG deal

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, Shell and Mitsubishi will sign a contract to build and operate the USD 2.5 billion liquified natural gas facility on the Paria peninsula.

New power plant for Huangshi City

A new power plant will be built soon in Huangshi City in central China's Hubei Province.

Titanium conference and expo

The 18th Annual Conference of the International Titanium Association will be held from 6–8 October 2002 at the Royal Pacific Resort, located in the middle of an adventure theme park at Universal Orlando in Florida, USA.