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New silicon detection analyzer

XOS (USA) has rolled out a new product, the Signal analyzer. It can detect silicon down to 0.5 ppm.

Koch Pipeline completes year with no safety incidents

Koch Pipeline employees worked all of 2010 with no minor or significant injuries.

Dresser renews supply agreement with big EPC customer

Dresser has renewed a strategic supply agreement to serve as a global alliance supplier for a major engineering, construction, procurement, maintenance and project management (EPC) customer.

Financial news for major energy companies, third quarter 2010

"Financial News for Major Energy Producers (the News)" is a report on the recent financial performance of major US energy producers.

NPRA joins group effort to overturn EPA’s E15 authorization

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) has joined with two other organizations to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorizes the sale of gasoline with 50% more ethanol for late-model vehicles. Organizations joining NPRA in the legal challenge to EPA are the International Liquid Terminals Association and the Western States Petroleum Association.

Jacobs to do turnaround work in Newfoundland

Jacobs Engineering Group has received a three year contract from North Atlantic Refining for the provision of turnaround and small capital work services at the company's refinery in Newfoundland, Canada.

New gas turbine generation for industrial applications

The new series was presented for the first time to a group of trade media journalists on December 20, 2010. With this product MAN Diesel & Turbo, a manufacturer of large diesel engines, compressors and turbines, adds the 6 to 8 MW output class to its portfolio of industrial gas turbines.

Use online analyzers for successful monitoring

Michell Instruments Ltd.: Benton, A.
PDVSA: Valiz, C.

Improved analytics measure moisture and dew points for natural gas components

Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves

BP Canada Energy Co.: Mani, G.

Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer

When is CO2 more hazardous than H2S

Trimeric Corp.: Beitler, C. M.  |  Fisher, K.  |  McIntush, K.  |  Lundeen, J.
Pastor, Behling & Wheeler LLC: Tyndall, K.

Data shows potential harmful effects to workers due to acid gas exposure