Technip FMC has secured a major contract from Petrobras for the Mero 3 Hisep project in Brazil, marking a significant step in subsea carbon capture technology.

Natural gas pipelines, hydrogen, drinking water or CO2 capture — you can’t do it without pumps, valves and compressors. At the same time, fluid systems have a reputation for being energy- and maintenance-intensive cost traps. With fluid technology becoming networked and the threat of a PFAS ban looming, the industry is looking for new approaches.

Energy production infrastructures are of great importance in view of current developments. The aim is to maximize the availability of oil and gas pipelines and reduce downtime. The introduction of smart technology for digitized monitoring of mechanical seals is a signifcant step forward.

As the year 2023 is now passé and the New Year has begun with great vigor, we have listed below the ‘Top 10 Articles’ of PROCESS Worldwide in 2023. These write-ups have attracted the most views by our readers, we hope you enjoy reading all of them.

Arla Foods, one of the leading players in the international dairy market, has embarked on a journey towards their 2050 target of carbon net zero emissions. The first step, however, is achieving efficiency targets of lowering carbon emissions by 63 % at 60 dairies worldwide by 2030. Grundfos is an essential part of these plans.

Maag Group has announced new services in Malaysia for Maag Ettlinger melt filters. The move is in line with the company’s plan to grow capacity in strategic markets where it expects strong long-term demand.

A new PC App has been introduced by Testa Analytical for further simplifying the usage of its Solvent Line Monitor device. Easy configuration of the device is possible with this app which helps users to set the required level of sensitivity for monitoring for the presence of undissolved gas bubbles that can affect the accuracy of reagent dispensing pumps.

Italvacuum has more than 80 years of experience in the design and production of vacuum pumps and vacuum dryers for pharmaceutical and fine chemicals companies. The firm’s turn-key systems and bespoke equipment are built to suit its customers’ needs with the highest quality levels with total respect for the environment and in compliance with the newest international standards.

Maag Group has announced the appointment of Paul Merich, former Vice President Maag APAC, as incoming VP/GM for Maag Americas while Aaron Kong, GM of Maag China will be succeeding Merich.

In the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, the requirements on flexibility, safety and automation are increasing in order to implement hygiene and reproducibility more efficiently. Within this context, Vega level and pressure sensors can make a decisive contribution.