Valves India Newsletter - May.2025
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Valves India Newsletter
– May.2025
Oliver Inconel 625 Valves for Saudi Aramco Project
Oliver Valves has completed the manufacture of a batch of 2″ Class 1500 Inconel 625 full bore Double Block and Bleed (DBB) valves for a major Saudi Aramco pipeline project.
Built to withstand high pressures and corrosive environments, these valves have been engineered in full compliance with all applicable Saudi Aramco specifications. As a long-standing approved ball valve manufacturer for Saudi Aramco, Oliver Valves continues to deliver high-integrity solutions for some of the most demanding applications in the energy sector.
Each valve is manufactured from Inconel 625, a nickel-based alloy known for its strength and exceptional resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. This makes it ideally suited for the harsh conditions often encountered in pipeline systems throughout the Middle East.
This latest project highlights Oliver Valves’ continued commitment to delivering British-engineered valve solutions to customers across the globe, supporting vital infrastructure projects with trusted quality and performance.
L&T bags order from Saudi Arabia for WET business
The Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) Business of L&T, along with Lantania of Spain, has signed a contract with ACWA Power, a major developer in the Middle East, to build the Ras Mohaisen Desalination plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. WET won the order in a joint venture with Lantania of Spain, wherein it happens to be the lead partner.
Ras Mohaisen Desalination plant is to have a capacity of 300,000m3/day. The project’s scope includes design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant.
It encompasses intake and outfall facilities, process units, pumping stations, a 600,000 cubic meters potable water storage facility, an electrical special facility, and associated works along with state-of-the-art automation and instrumentation systems. A Solar PV plant is also part of the project scope. The plant will serve as a drinking water source for Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Baha regions, benefiting about one million population.
This is the second desalination order that L&T has received in Saudi Arabia in the recent past and it strengthens WET’s presence in the Middle East region. This large order underscores WET’s resolve to expand its regional footprint across all neighboring and business-conducive geographies.
Westinghouse and Celeros Sign MoU for Nuclear projects in Canada
Westinghouse Electric Company and Celeros Flow Technology (FT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally.
Under the agreement, Celeros FT has the potential to design and fabricate valves and pumps for key AP1000 and AP300 projects. The announcement is the latest in a series of agreements with Canadian firms to support Westinghouse’s AP1000 and AP300 projects globally.
For each AP1000 unit that is built outside of Canada, Westinghouse can generate almost $1 billion Canadian dollars in gross domestic product (GDP) through local suppliers.
Celeros FT, a leader in nuclear pumps and valves, manufactures equipment from four certified facilities. In fact, 65% of operational nuclear power plants feature Celeros FT’s Clyde Union Pumps and Copes-Vulcan valve installations globally. Westinghouse is owned by Brookfield and Cameco. It’s the only nuclear vendor with an advanced and fully operational Generation III+ reactor technology ready to be deployed in Canada and generate electricity by as early as 2035.
MT Group plans 15,000-ton facility in Nigeria for Valves
Nigeria will soon house its first-ever industrial valve manufacturing plant as MT Valves West Africa. A subsidiary of global industrial giant MT Group has unveiled plans to establish a 15,000-ton capacity facility in the country.
New factory would focus on the design, assembly, maintenance, and manufacturing of industrial valves for Nigeria’s oil and gas, petrochemical, and allied sectors.
The company already supplies to Shell and operates across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
The initial production target is 15,000 valves annually, with plans to scale up gradually. The company disclosed that some production equipment had already been installed, while other critical components are en route to Nigeria.
Oliver Valvetek supplies subsea needle valves
Oliver Valvetek is proud to support the Shell-operated Sparta development in the Gulf of Mexico with a range of high-performance subsea needle valves, engineered specifically for 20,000 psi High Pressure / High Temperature (HPHT) conditions.
These valves will be installed on the subsea trees used throughout the Sparta field, providing reliable isolation and control in one of the most demanding offshore environments. The project represents a significant milestone for Valvetek as it continues to support the world’s most advanced deep-water developments.
Production from Sparta is currently scheduled to begin in 2028.
Fourth EPR to be equipped with IMI valves
France’s Flamanville 3 European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) has been connected to the French electricity grid, making it the fourth EPR reactor across three plants worldwide to come online equipped with valves supplied by IMI.
The milestone means IMI has provided valves for all four EPRs in operation worldwide. As well as Flamanville 3, IMI has supplied valves for use in Taishan 1 and 2 in China, and Olkiluoto 3 in Finland. It will also be supplying valves for use in the Hinkley Point C EPR currently under construction in the UK.
The 1,650 MWe Flamanville 3 reactor was connected to the grid on 21 December 2024 and features IMI Bopp and Reuther Main Steam Safety Valves, IMI TH Jansen Butterfly Valves, and a selection of products from the IMI CCI range, including Main Steam Relief Isolation Valves, Pressuriser Spray Valves, Main Feedwater Control Valves, and RIS/EVU Strainers—showcasing the depth of IMI’s nuclear capabilities.
Tencarva acquires Atlantic Valve & Equipment
Flow control and process equipment distributor Tencarva Machinery has acquired Atlantic Valve & Equipment.
Based in Richmond, VA, Atlantic Valve is a manufacturer representative serving the municipal and industrial water/wastewater sectors throughout Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The company offers a range of products, including gate valves, butterfly valves, plug valves, hydraulic/electric control valves, and ductile iron fabrications and fittings, representing brands like Kennedy Valve, Clow Valve, Onyx Valve, and others. The management team at Atlantic Valve will remain in place under Tencarva.
AMPO supplies cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves
AMPO POYAM VALVES is proud to play a crucial role in Port Arthur LNG Project, providing highly engineered cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves for this major natural gas liquefaction and export terminal. Located in Jefferson County, Texas, the project’s first phase involves the construction of two natural gas liquefaction trains, two LNG storage tanks, and associated facilities, with a nameplate capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). Currently under construction, this USD 13bn investment will enhance the U.S. natural gas industry’s leadership, strengthening its position as a reliable partner in building global energy security.
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As part of this landmark project, AMPO POYAM VALVES will be supplying more than 15,000 LNG valves during 2023, 2024, and 2025, including highly engineered cryogenic and non-cryogenic ball valves as well as cryogenic and non-cryogenic gate, globe, and check valves. These valves have been designed to meet the most demanding specifications of Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, a joint venture between Sempra Infrastructure and ConocoPhillips.
Hunt Valve secures USD 96M submarine contract
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has announced that its Hunt Valve Company, Salem, Ohio, has been awarded purchase orders totaling USD 96M to supply valves for the construction of 12 Virginia-class andfive Columbia-class submarines. The contracts cover ship service ball valves and forged high-pressure system valves. The FMD statement noted the contract ensures steady work for Hunt Valve over the next five years or more, enabling the company to invest in workforce development, machinery, tooling, and inventory.
Flowserve to supply dry gas seals
Flowserve Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply Dry Gas Seals and Dry Gas Seal Systems to support a groundbreaking initiative for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-owned oil and gas company of the United Arab Emirates. The initiative will be accomplished through Flowserve’s collaboration with Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros), a major force in the flow control technology space providing solutions that deliver outstanding performance while minimizing environmental impacts.
Indian Oil to invest INR 61,000 crore in Odisha
Indian Oil Corporation is set to invest Rs 61,000 crore to establish a state-of-the-art petrochemical complex at Paradip in Odisha. The announcement was made following the signing of a preliminary agreement between Indian Oil and the Odisha government during the Odisha Investors’ Meet held in New Delhi recently.
Describing it as the company’s “largest-ever investment at a single location,” Indian Oil emphasized the strategic importance of the project. The corporation already operates a 15 million tonnes-per-year refinery at Paradip, and the new complex will significantly enhance the region’s industrial capabilities.
The proposed petrochemical complex will feature a dual-feed cracker along with associated downstream units, enabling the production of a wide spectrum of petrochemicals such as Phenol, Polypropylene (PP), and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
Meson Valves secures USD 3.60M & 1.46 M orders
Meson Valves India Limited, a Mumbai-based valve specialist company, has announced a significant breakthrough with its first-ever contract in the United States. The Rs 31.61 crore (approximately USD 3.60M) order is a 3-year comprehensive supply contract focused on high-performance critical valves. These valves will serve key sectors including Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical, Water and Wastewater, Power, Food and Beverages, and Refineries, as well as secondary applications in industries like Pulp & Paper, Steel, and Agriculture. This win marks a major milestone for Meson Valves, opening doors to a new market and validating their technical capabilities.
Meson Valves India Limited, bags another order of approximately Rs 12.50 crore (USD 1.46M). This substantial contract from a prominent overseas client involves the supply of cutting-edge, high-performance critical valves. The acquisition of this order highlights Meson Valves India’s strong engineering capabilities and the reliability of its products in the global market.
Oxford Flow secures ES valve order worth nearly USD 1m
Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist, has secured its largest order to date, valued at nearly USD 1M, for its ES stemless axial flow valves. The order from bp is a significant milestone in Oxford Flow’s expansion in the U.S. market.
The ES Series delivers world-class performance, unparalleled reliability, and superior emissions control for a wide range of severe applications in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and process industries, and is setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency globally.
With no mechanical actuator, stem, or drive train, the ES valve is notably smaller and lighter than conventional valves currently on the market. The ES is operated using a compact, low power, electrohydraulic powerpack, making it ideal for remote applications, as well as making it simple to retrofit into existing operations. Additionally, the valve’s internals is engineered to maximise flow rates while minimising turbulence, which minimizes erosion on sealing surfaces. This innovative design ensures the ES valve delivers long-term zero leakage performance, even in the most challenging applications.
CORTEC awarded multi-million dollar valve supply
CORTEC has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to manufacture and supply the full range of high-pressure, metal-seated valves for an existing facility upgrade in the Mediterranean region.
This contract includes a variety of 10K PSI-rated metal seated valves, from single and double ball valves to manual and actuated options, precisely engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed the client’s needs.
Installation of ABO valves in nuclear plant
ABO valves have been installed in a nuclear plant in Turkey to ensure the efficient and safe regulation of potable water, demineralized water, caustic soda solution, ethanolamine solution, and alkali solution. Designed to withstand demanding conditions, the valves operate at pressures of up to 16 bar, making them ideal for critical applications.
With their robust construction, precise flow control, and high durability, ABO valves contribute to the efficiency and safety of nuclear facility processes, optimizing system performance and long-term reliability.
