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40 Petrochemical industry World-scale petrochemical complex planned for Oman
Three oil & gas majors are developing a petrochemical megaproject in Duqm , Oman .
41 Top of Mind New partnership launches the EZ Valve into Italy
Italy is now being introduced to insertion valve technology through the launch of the EZ Valve .
42 Digitalisation Digital transformation that is revolutionising the process industries
A people-centred approach to digital transformation will help process industries maximise the benefits of Industry 4.0 … and get ready for Industry 5.0 .
44 Oil & Gas Carbon-efficient production in North Sea
50 Petrochemical industry Large petrochemical crackers to be launched in South Korea
Aramco is making its biggest ever investment in South Korea to develop one of the world ’ s largest refinery-integrated petrochemical steam crackers .
52 Project overview What ’ s happening in the world of projects ?
Valve World offers a monthly overview of projects around the world .
54 Editor ’ s Choice Actuator upgrade for Australia ’ s oldest water supply
Upgrades at a critical water treatment plant have ensured an uninterrupted future water supply .
56 Markets Valve manufacturers should emulate major league baseball
Emerson has signed a five-year framework agreement with Equinor to provide operational support services .
46 Column Asset management of industrial valves
Part 4 : AM program for engineering design , purchase , installation
49 Manufacturing 25-ton goggle valve for India
Armatury Group have provided a 25-ton goggle valve to a company in India .
Valve market research is used typically as an outside opinion . By contrast , the financial statement is integral to business strategy .
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www . valve-world . net Valve World February 2023
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