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Bestobell Marine secures second Gotland vessel
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arker Bestobell Marine, a world leading supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, has secured a second order to supply its globe and check valves that will be used in the LNG fuel gas system on the second ferry being built for Swedish owner Rederi AB Gotland. This contract follows Parker Bestobell Marine securing the order to supply valves to the first Gotland Ferry, earlier this year. When completed, the ferries will sail between the Swedish mainland and the island of Gotland. By using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as its primary fuel source, the ferries will make significant reductions in their emissions of NOx, SOx, CO2 and particulates, allowing them to comply with the latest IMO Tier III regulations. Duncan Gaskin, sales director for Parker Bestobell Marine, said: “China is where we are focusing a lot of effort with our local partner Healthlead Ltd, to ensure we are seen as the number one supplier for marine grade cryogenic globe valves, both for LNGC cargo valves and LNG fuel system valves.” Visit: www.bestobellvalves.com
Valmet Automotive receives contract for Mercedes-Benz GLC
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almet Automotive and Mercedes-Benz have announced that Valmet Automotive will start manufacturing additional units of the MercedesBenz GLC SUV at the Uusikaupunki, Finland plant. The main production site of the GLC is the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, Germany, which already runs at full capacity. The manufacturing of the GLC will commence in Finland during the first quarter of 2017. The planned production volume in Uusikaupunki is comparable to the A-Class contract.
“Valmet Automotive is a proven and reliable partner, who stands for cutting-edge technology. Since 2013, the A-Class is produced at their site in Finland. We want to continue this success story with the GLC,” says Mr Klaus Zehender, divisional board member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars. The project involves considerable restructuring at the Uusikaupunki plant, including a new body shop for the GLC model. Visit: www.valmet-automotive.com
Kier Group awarded University of Wales contract U niversity of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has appointed Kier Group Plc to deliver the initial phase of its new £300 million Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 area. The £26 million contract to oversee the design and build of the first phase of UWTSD’s new waterfront development should also see the creation of 25 local jobs and 250 apprenticeships as Kier has collaborated with the University in its mission to ensure the community benefits from the scheme. Kier will be responsible for managing the detailed and technical design of the University’s new buildings as well as handling the entire construction process. Phase One of the Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter will comprise the Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering as well as a new Library building, with an approximate area of 12,200m2 together with external public spaces. Kier will work closely with the University to begin construction on Phase One in Autumn 2016 to ensure the site is operational for the start of the academic year in 2018. Visit: www.kier.co.uk
Technip awarded contract by Air Products
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echnip has been awarded a contract by Air Products to provide technology, engineering and procurement services for a grassroots hydrogen plant in Baytown, Texas, USA. The 3.5 million standard cubic metres per day plant will produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CO) to be supplied to customers from
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Air Products’ established Gulf Coast Hydrogen and CO Pipeline Networks The plant will be built through the global hydrogen alliance between Air Products and Technip. It will feature Technip’s proprietary high efficiency steam methane reforming (SMR) technology to produce high purity hydrogen, carbon monoxide and export steam.
Stan Knez, president, Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology, commented: “We are proud that our SMR technology is helping customers meet the world’s growing energy needs in a reliable, efficient and sustainable manner. We look forward to executing this new project under our global alliance with Air Products.” Visit: www.technip.com
