Saudi Arabia-based Sadara Chemical Company has announced the commercial start-up of its toluene di isocyanate (TDI) facility, noting that the production of commercial quantities of TDI marks the full commercial operation of all facilities in the complex
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Weatherford introduces AutoTong system for increased operational efficiency
Weatherford International plc has introduced the AutoTong system, an automated pipe makeup and connection evaluation system that aims to enhance consistency, efficiency, safety and life-of-well integrity
Krohne introduces new ultrasonic flowmeter for elevated process temperature and pressure
The process measuring technology provider Krohne has introduced OPTISONIC 4400, an inline 2-path ultrasonic flowmeter for flow measurement at elevated process temperature and pressure
DNV GL and Gexcon collaborates in large-scale dust explosion research
DNV GL has partnered with Gexcon in a collaborative project to investigate dust explosions at a larger scale and produce new guidelines for industry on how best to mitigate these events
Sulzer acquires license for Total’s wash tank technology for oil processing
Sulzer’s Chemtech division has been granted a license covering the Total-patented wash tank technology for oil processing, which aims to enable Sulzer to enhance the removal of water, salt and contaminants from oil and emulsions