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Tata Steel UK to adopt Science Based Targets for steel tube production at Port Talbot site

reach net-zero carbon by 2045, but also to do so in a validated way, measuring our progress according to robust and agreed measurement processes. We firmly believe signing up to such partnerships will help us achieve those goals,” he continued. ResponsibleSteel CEO, Annie Heaton, added: “We are delighted Port Talbot has announced its intention to join with industry leaders globally and aim for certification against the ResponsibleSteel Standard. This is an indication of the site’s commitment not only to decarbonisation but to the core interests of the local community.” Tata Steel UK www.tatasteeleurope.com SSAB and we are very happy with the collaboration on fossil-free steel. We look forward to adding this product to our Miljømetall portfolio and to offering our customers the same high quality as before, but with an even stronger sustainability profile,” added Helge Runer, CEO at Norsk Stål AS. SSAB plans to revolutionise the entire steelmaking process and aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market at a commercial scale during 2026 and to largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from its own operations in around 2030. SSAB works with iron ore producer LKAB and energy company Vattenfall as part of the HYBRIT initiative to develop a value chain for fossil-free iron- and steelmaking, replacing the coking coal traditionally used for iron ore-based steelmaking with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. This process virtually eliminates carbon dioxide emissions in steel production. Miljømetall is a collection of products within the Norsk Stål portfolio which has a reduced CO 2 footprint of at least 50 per cent. SSAB

ResponsibleSteel are a clear statement to the world and to our customers that we mean business. This will include decarbonising every aspect of our business from our procurement of raw materials and energy to our iron and steelmaking at Port Talbot and through our downstream coating, tube-making and further processing operations and logistics. “We have always valued collaborations with our customers, suppliers and academic experts, as well as independent bodies and groups such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and ResponsibleSteel. “It is important we not only continue on our journey to reduce our emissions and

UK steel producer Tata Steel has formally adopted Science Based Targets (SBTi) as part of its programme of emission reductions and net zero aspirations. The company is also set to commit its Port Talbot site in South Wales to become accredited to ‘ResponsibleSteel’ certification, which is the first international standard to set out certifiable requirements for responsible processing and production of steel. Tata Steel’s chief commercial officer, Anil Jhanji, announced the decision during a keynote speech to industry peers at the UK Metals Expo exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC. He said: “We are on a journey to decarbonise, to make a better world for the future. These commitments to SBTi and

SSAB and Norsk Stål AS start partnership in fossil-free steel for the Nordic market

to the Norwegian market,” said Matts Nilsson, head of sales Sweden and Norway at SSAB. “Together, we are building fossil-free value chains all the way to the end customer.” “Norsk Stål considers fossil-free steel to be essential on our journey toward more sustainable steel distribution. We have long had a close relationship with

SSAB has entered into an agreement with the Norwegian steel distributor Norsk Stål AS as the first external distributor to deliver fossil-free steel on the Norwegian market, starting 2026. “I am happy to welcome Norsk Stål as a fossil-free steel partner. Together, we are contributing to reduced carbon dioxide emissions by introducing fossil-free steel

www.ssab.com Norsk Stål AS www.norskstaal.no

SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market at a commercial scale

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Report shows plastic pipes have low carbon footprint A new report from independent researchers McKinsey and Company has looked into the impact of plastics on climate change and concluded that plastics have a lower total greenhouse gas contribution than alternatives in some applications. The report covers municipal sewer pipes and residential water pipes in construction as well as other areas such as food, packaging and furniture and summarised that plastics “play an important role in enhancing use efficiencies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions”. Plastic pipes have become increasingly popular as long lasting engineered solutions in both below and above ground applications for many technical reasons. Now their carbon credentials have been significantly boosted by the recent report. It states, after extensive research, that “plastics have a lower total greenhouse gas contribution than alternatives in most applications”. The report compares plastic with other materials in 14 areas within several industries including building and construction, and incorporates HDPE, PVC-U, concrete and ductile iron for below ground applications, and PEX and copper for above ground applications. It covers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the entire cradle-to-grave lifecycle of all materials in the study. The results show that PVC-U sewer pipe overall has 35 to 45 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its equivalent in concrete or ductile iron. This was partly due to it being able to carry out the same function but with less weight and the associated lower transport and installation costs. In above ground water pipes, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe has 25 per cent fewer overall GHG emissions than copper pipe. Despite copper’s high recycling rates, the ongoing thermal losses from copper pipe are significantly higher than from PEX pipe. Independent studies by the Belgian research organisation VITO measured the environmental footprint of various plastic pipe systems based on life-cycle assessment data from TEPPFA. The work was validated by the Denkstatt sustainability consultancy in Austria. These EPDs compare greenhouse gas emissions (given by impact category GWP, Global Warming Potential) and use of fossil fuels (given by impact category ADP, Depletion of Abiotic Resources). For hot and cold water supply inside buildings, the contributions to all seven categories from any of the four plastics manufactured to European Standards (polybutylene, crosslinked polyethylene, polypropylene or multi-layer) are significantly lower than copper systems for the same application. Most plastic pipes can be recycledmultiple times. An Australian report showed 6 to 7 recycles without any significant reduction in the pipe material quality requirements, giving plastic pipe a potential overall 600-year lifetime if the average life of each plastic pipe is around 100 years (source: DSEWPC, Waste and Recycling in Australia (2011, 2012)). Many of the original plastic pipes installed back in the 1950s and 1960s remain in the ground today, continuing to perform successfully; proof that this is an extremely robust pipe material with a low carbon footprint. In recycling terms, data from the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA) shows that 51,980.4 tonnes of PVC-U and 198,932.4 tons of PE/PP recyclate

Plastic pipes are widely used in construction and have significant green credentials

(external pre- and post-consumer) were used in plastic piping systems across Europe in 2021 alone. This figure is increasing year on year due to the efforts of both plastic pipe manufacturers and end users. For example, BPF Pipes Group member Genuit Group now uses recycled plastic in 49.4 per cent of its pipe products (2021 figures) and continues to invest in low carbon materials and products. The plastics industry is further increasing capacity for chemical recycling to break plastics down into petro-chemical feedstocks, which enables them to be recycled indefinitely. BPF Pipes Group www.bpfpipesgroup.com

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Corinth Pipeworks awarded contract for the Alexandroupolis FSRU gas pipeline

Greece and Northeastern Europe and contributes decisively to the smooth energy transition and heterogeneity of supply to this extremely sensitive region. Thepipeline’s constructionandoperation will strengthen the strategic role of Greece, as an energy hub for the wider region of Northeastern Europe, and will offer alternative sources and routes of natural gas supply, strengthening security of supply and energy autonomy, in a challenging period. Corinth Pipeworks www.cpw.gr

providing a both technically and economically feasible solution. The offer consists of 28km of 30" SAWL steel pipes, which also includes anti corrosion coating and concrete weight coating. The entire quantity of pipes will be manufactured and externally coated at the company’s plant in Viotia, Greece. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2023. The development of the pipeline plays a decisive role in the energy security of

Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded a contract by Saipem SpA for the development of an offshore and onshore natural gas pipeline by Gastrade. The Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) will be connected to the National Natural Gas Transmission System of Greece, through a 28km long pipeline, through which the gasified LNG will be transmitted to Northeastern Europe, with the prospect of also supplying Ukraine. Corinth Pipeworks’ proposal was evaluated as the most advantageous,

Netherlands wind goals offer significant opportunities for pipe manufacturing companies

clean hydrogen and offshore wind at an early stage. “Our location close to the new fields being developed allowed us to propose and manufacture a scalable TCP solution, with additional investment in our facilities and new jobs created to ramp up production as demand skyrockets. “It’s availability can add to policy- makers’ confidence that the industry, specifically the talented engineering and innovation leaders operating in The Netherlands, is able to quickly address what is an urgent need. “TCP can transfer up to nine times the amount of energy compared to a cable, and can be used to store hydrogen, increasing the uptime of offshore wind farms. Its flexibility, lack of corrosion, fatigue and embrittlement make it a good pipeline solution for offshore wind farms generating hydrogen.” The company said that TCP is more cost effective than steel pipe and has less manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions. As TCP is flexible, it can be installed offshore easily and quickly, using the same methods currently used for array cables. The technology can be used to safely transport hydrogen, CO 2 , ammonia and water. Strohm www.strohm.eu

and storage as needed before it can scale: TCP provides an already-available solution for transportation, which reduces scope one and two emissions. Strohm, through an £8.4m investment from HydrogenOne earlier this year, is leading the development of safe, dependable TCP solutions to carry green hydrogen generated offshore to land based facilities using its subsea pipe infrastructure. Martin van Onna, managing director of Strohm, said: “As a Dutch company, our focus is naturally on serving the country’s growing offshore wind sector, by enabling transportation of energy via pipeline, we recognised the fit between

Strohm, a manufacturer of fully bonded Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), has commented on The Netherlands government’s recent announcement regarding plans to accelerate wind energy. In support of the announcement, Strohm said the Netherlands’ move to significantly increase its offshore wind footprint is a key indicator that green hydrogen’s rapid move up the agenda is accelerating, with enormous potential for multiple industries on the path to net zero. Lowering costs of renewable energy and improving the technology needed to facilitate its production, transport,

Strohm’s TCP is a non-corroding pipeline solution for offshore green hydrogen projects with a reduced CO 2 footprint

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Fulkrum bolsters Indian office with new appointment

and I look forward to contributing to this continued growth, alongside the Fulkrum team.” “Focusing on strategic planning, establishing and maintaining key partnerships, I hope to continue strengthening our track record as an expert in the areas of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing solutions. In my new position, I plan to uphold Fulkrum’s industry recognised high-standards to drive the growth of the Indian office and offer strategic support to its regional hubs.” Mr Wilson joins Fulkrum with extensive knowledge of the Middle East and APAC regions as well as a strong track record in the execution of technical staffing, global mobility and strategic project planning, reinforcing the existing regional teams. As the country manager for India, Mr Wilson will manage all ongoing and upcoming projects within the region.

Fulkrum, a provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing to the energy industry, has announced the appointment of Wilson Chettiar as the new country manager for India, to strengthen the group’s strategic expansion into key global markets. Mr Wilson has more than a decade of experience working in the oil & gas industry across both onshore and offshore projects. He brings business development, strategic recruitment and market intelligence expertise to Fulkrum. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr Wilson has also achieved a post-graduate in business management and a bachelor of commerce from Mumbai University. Mr Wilson said: “I am thrilled to have been appointed as Fulkrum’s country manager for India. Having worked in the oil & gas industry across the Middle East and APAC regions for over a decade, I have witnessed impressive development

Wilson Chettiar, country manager for India

Brock Falkenhagen, global vice president of Fulkrum, added: “Mr Wilson’s extensive industry and regional knowledge will be a huge asset to Fulkrum and our clients in the Middle East. We look forward to working with him as we enter this next period of growth for Fulkrum.” Fulkrum www.fulkrum.com

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Courses added to pipe industry educational channel Two new courses have been added to the Plastics Pipe Institute Inc (PPI) on-line instructional programmes. PPI is the North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry. weight/volume, thermal expansion and expansion arm/loop design. and built on a module platform that includes a certificate of completion at the end of the course. introduction to polyethylene piping for oil & gas; and the PPI mini-HDD conduit design calculator tutorial. Plastics Pipe Institute Inc www.plasticpipe.org TechnipFMC awarded significant subsea contract for Shell’s North Sea development The PPI eLearn™ channels now include the plastic pipe design calculator course for using plastic pressure piping materials for plumbing and mechanical projects. Sections include pressure/ head loss, hydraulic shock, pipe The second new course is ‘selecting and specifying HDPE Conduit for power and communications applications’, a CEU-style course covering the basics of HDPE conduit materials, applications, standards and specifications. These new courses, like the three others now available, are self-paced The other three programmes are: drainage installation training;

spoolpieces, subsea structures and umbilicals. The tieback will use pipe in-pipe technology, which is designed for high pressure, high temperature use in extreme environments. For TechnipFMC, a ‘significant’ contract is between $75mn and $250mn. TechnipFMC www.technipfmc.com

together in the UK North Sea. Our strong technical record and our ability to design, engineer, construct and install were key to our success in winning this award.” The contract covers pipelay for a 30km tieback from the new Jackdaw platform to Shell’s Shearwater platform, as well as an associated riser,

TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract by Shell Plc for the Jackdaw development, located in the United Kingdom North Sea. Jonathan Landes, president, Subsea at TechnipFMC, said: “We’re excited to embark on this significant project

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Portugal’s Politejo chooses Borealis’ new pipe material for large diameter pipeline project

Austrian chemical company Borealis has announced that Politejo, a global pipe manufacturer based in Portugal, has selected the new Super Low Sag (SLS) black polyethylene PE100-RC (resistant to crack) pressure pipe material for use in a major pipeline project comprising onshore and offshore sections in the Galicia region of northern Spain. The project is an example of how Borealis is using its step-change innovations to enhance the sustainability of pipe infrastructure by making pipes safer and more robust. By designing pipe materials with eco-efficiency and recycling in mind, Borealis is closing the loop on plastics circularity. “This project is a major milestone in collaboration between the Politejo team and Borealis. We have executed such projects with our experienced team in the past, but here we needed the best material and one available for prompt shipment. Given that our installation schedule is extremely tight, the high production rates and easy processing of the BorSafe material are key parameters. BorSafe HE3490-SLS-H pipes’ superior mechanical performance characteristics, robustness, and scratch resistance during transport and installation were decisive factors in our selection,” said Andre’ Maia, Politejo technical director. “We’re glad to have found in Borealis a partner who moves with us in pushing the envelope on highly demanding polyethylene pipe applications.” The new pipe material is the recently launched BorSafe™ HE3490-SLS-H. Its tailored polymer architecture and low melt flow rate (MFR) enable the production of pipe with high wall thicknesses while counteracting the “sagging phenomenon” characteristic of other conventional materials used

BorSafe HE3490-SLS-H boasts an expected lifespan of over 100 years, and is fully recyclable once it needs to be replaced

drinking water applications, the new and improved formulation offers extra assurance of purity for the safe transport of potable water. Finally, design for eco efficiency in the spirit of EverMinds™ means that this material solution boasts an expected lifespan of over 100 years, and is fully recyclable. BorSafe HE3490-SLS-H can be produced using a grade from the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefins. In future, resins from the transformational Borcycle™ C portfolio of chemically recycled solutions can also be selected for pipe applications. Both the Bornewables and Borcycle C grades are composed of ISCC PLUS certified (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus) feedstock produced using the mass balance method; both enable significant CO 2 footprint reductions when compared to the use of fossil fuel-based feedstocks. “We’re pleased to be advancing circularity in the pipe industry together with our partner Politejo, who shares our dedication to using innovation and collaboration to make our infrastructure safer and more sustainable,” said John Webster, Borealis global commercial director infrastructure. “Design for eco efficiency in the spirit of EverMinds has produced a superior product with an extremely long lifespan and which can even be recycled at end-of-life. This is what we mean by reinventing the plastics infrastructure for more sustainable living.” Borealis www.borealisgroup.com Politejo www.politejo.com

in the pipe extrusion process. Sagging refers to the tendency for a hot melt (being extruded from the pipe extrusion die) to flow downward due to the force of gravity, resulting in uneven wall thickness and distribution. The low sag property of this resin makes the production process more efficient, with faster start-up in reaching the required dimension tolerances for pipe diameter and wall thickness. Another benefit is the reduction of scrap rates and overall waste avoidance. For Politejo’s large-diameter pipeline project in Spain, pipes with diameters of 900mm and 1,100mm will be used in the onshore section, while a larger number of pipes with diameter of 1,400mm and 60mm wall thickness will be used in the offshore section, where submersed installation demands especially high quality and long material lifespan. The very high Slow Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of BorSafe HE3490-SLS-H translates into faster installation and cost efficiency. Faster installation times can be realised because the robustness of the pipe allows for installation without sand-bedding around it. For

The very high Slow Crack Growth resistance of BorSafe HE3490-SLS-H translates into faster installation and cost efficiency

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Tube industry to benefit from high strength austenitic stainless steel development

A new series of high strength austenitic stainless steels has been developed with the aim of transforming how materials are specified and utilised across the oil & gas sector. The N’GENIUS Series™ represents a reinvention of conventional austenitic stainless steels and has been designed to out-perform the majority of existing grades in the 300 Series – the corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) line pipe grades currently available for selection in the API Specification 5LC and the DNV ST-F101 standard, plus the CRA oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in the API Specification 5CT for casing and tubing. Dr CV Roscoe, inventor of the original 25Cr super-duplex stainless steel and CEO of N’GENIUS Materials Technology, said: “The extensive range of alloy types, variants and grades in the N’GENIUS Series™ of high strength austenitic stainless steels have strength properties equivalent to duplex and super-duplex stainless steels, ductility and toughness levels normally associated with conventional austenitic stainless steels but with far superior corrosion resistance to suit all major oil & gas projects. “The engineering significance of the N’GENIUS Series™ for onshore and offshore CRA pipeline projects, subsea production systems and OCTG for CRA casing and tubing is truly astounding. “Also design engineers considering the best way to develop major offshore projects utilising potential combinations of Platforms, FPSO vessels or FLNG vessels can take advantage of the high strength properties of the N’GENIUS Series™ to reduce topside weight for all the piping systems, modules, engineered products and fabricated equipment. This enables the engineering design and construction of the projects to be optimised thus leading to an overall reduction in the costs of the projects.” Patent protected in 30 countries globally, the N’GENIUS Series™ has key engineering design characteristics, which allow a range of product forms and ancillary equipment to be designed, specified, manufactured and supplied with the objective of reducing wall thicknesses and overall size, using less material and producing

The combination of mechanical strength and corrosion resistance properties can change the materials selection philosophy for oil & gas industry projects throughout the world

As are fabricated products such as offshore topside systems including spools, modules, static risers, process piping systems, seawater cooling systems, firewater systems, filtration systems, heat exchangers and various ancillary equipment including tanks, vessels and structures. The N’GENIUS Series™ of CRA line pipe grades, which can be available in both seamless and welded product forms, will provide a virtually unlimited choice of high strength austenitic stainless steels for industry specialists to select from and help satisfy the growing demand for high-performance stainless steels that are stronger, last longer and are better for the planet. Specifically, the N’GENIUS Series™ of CRA line pipe grades will address the need for a much wider selection of CRA line pipe materials that are suitable in a wide range of service conditions and process media environments for all types of onshore projects and offshore projects in shallow, deep and ultra-deep water that can be installed using the various installation methods including S-lay, J-lay, Reel-lay and subsea Bundle installation techniques. The N’GENIUS Series™ is available to be manufactured under licence by premier manufacturers of stainless steel products. N’GENIUS Materials Technology www.ngeniusmaterials.com

lighter products. This makes products easier to handle and transport to site, leading to weight savings, an overall reduction in construction and project costs and – perhaps most importantly – contributing to lower carbon emissions and a greener world. Thecorrosion resistanceof theN’GENIUS Series™ will also improve the through life costs and extend the service-life and environmental sustainability of these projects. The combination of mechanical strength and corrosion resistance properties of the N’GENIUS Series™ will fundamentally change the materials selection philosophy for oil & gas industry projects throughout the world, including all major upstream, midstream and downstream developments. In terms of oil & gas production system design, the N’GENIUS Series™ has been developed to be the total system material solution. A vast array of wrought and cast products and equipment can be manufactured and supplied in the N’GENIUS Series™ for onshore and offshore oil & gas production systems. Subsea umbilicals, catenary risers and flowlines, manifolds, subsea bundles, well heads, fittings, flanges, compact flanges, hub connectors and engineered products such as pumps and valves are among these products and equipment.

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According to the Global Wind Report 2022 of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), global wind power capacity increased by 93.6GW in 2021 to a cumulative total capacity of 837GW, “which corresponds to a growth of twelve per cent compared to the previous year”. Even so, although wind energy is on a positive growth path, “it is not growing nearly rapidly or far enough to achieve a safe and resilient global energy transition”. At current installation rates, GWEC Market Intelligence forecasts that by 2030 less than two-thirds of the wind energy capacity required for a 1.5°C and net-zero path will be available, “which means we will miss our climate targets”. The global photovoltaic market also grew significantly last year, according to preliminary data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the PVPS (Photovoltaic Power Systems) photovoltaic programme of the IEA, photovoltaic systems with an output of approximately 175GW were installed in 2021. This means that the photovoltaic power installed worldwide at the end of 2021 will have a cumulative total capacity of around 942GW – and is likely to have exceeded 1,000GW by now. Photovoltaics currently covers around five per cent of the world’s electricity demand. The pace of the energy transition has increased because climate change requires swift solutions. With the increasing shift away from fossil fuels, renewable energies are now being pushed into focus. Global statistics confirm the upward trend, especially in wind power and photovoltaics. To be ready for the development to succeed, solutions and components from the valve, tube and fittings industry are required. Energy transition brings importance of innovative valve, tube and fittings solutions into focus By Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Wind energy is on a clear growth path

By 2050, up to 800,000 additional jobs could be created in Germany alone. The global potential of an energy transition is also enormous. New opportunities are developing for the marketing of energy-efficient, modern technology and the acceleration of the urgently needed digitalisation of the energy system. Suppliers of individual industrial components have good prospects as they face a global growth market. Perspectives that OHL Gutermuth has been successfully using for many years. The company supplied special valves for the construction of the largest concentrated solar power plant in Dubai. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park is the largest CSP facility in the world with a capacity of 1,100MW of energy. An order as many for OHL Gutermuth. “We have already delivered our special valves to Spain, China, North and South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and North and Central America,” emphasised managing director Wolfgang Röhrig.

Projects are shooting out of the ground

Energy-efficient technology in demand

Numerous orders in the wind power industry are also in the pipeline. For the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project east of Long Island’s Montauk Point in the State of New York, MRC Global Norway AS has supplied the entire range of valves, instruments, pipelines and hoses. The company was commissioned by Aker Solutions, which is responsible for the offshore platform. The Sunrise Wind Project will be the largest offshore wind farm by power generation capacity in the state of New York. The 924MW project, located over 30 miles off the coast east of

According to experts, in order to achieve the climate targets, the growth rates of renewable energies must once again increase significantly. Regardless of the level of increase, it is however clear that “the energy transition was and is a huge innovation programme for the industry,” as explains Dr Simone Peter, president of the German Renewable Energy Association (BEE).

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Fittings for the energy transition Germany is a very important biomass market for ARCA controllers. “Many standards for the attached water-steam condensate circuit have been and are being shaped in Germany,” explained Johannes Fliegen, managing director of Arca Regler. With its components, the company feels well prepared for the challenges of biomass. “We have structured our range of valves in kits in such a way that we can put together millions of variants,” explained Mr Fliegen. From this very pronounced modular system, the company can operate any required application. Renewable energies have yet another great potential for the future – for the climate and the economies. Dr Simone Peter of the German association BEE therefore demands that the “farewell of fossil fuels should take place more quickly”. A development that the valve industry is already adapting to today. The components are available – and could help to speed up the energy transition immediately. The key players of the industrial valves sector presented themselves at Valve World Expo with an accompanying conference in Düsseldorf. About 400 experts from 29 countries used the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds as an international summit to present their innovations and discuss current research and production processes.

Long Island’s Montauk Point, will be sufficient to power nearly 600,000 households and provide 100 per cent renewable energy to realise New York’s vision of becoming a leader in clean energy. The Sunrise Wind Project is a joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource. The number of wind power projects is increasing worldwide. This can also be seen in the construction of wind farms, for example by the Nordex Group. On behalf of Statkraft, the largest producer of renewable energies in Europe, 19 plants are being built in Chile. Nordex Group also supplies 41 turbines for a wind farm in the US. For example, Vattenfall is building the Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm. Using the renewables range However, experts warn against using almost exclusively wind power and photovoltaics. For example, Dr Simone Peter of the German Renewable Energy Association (Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energien) calls for other options such as bioenergy, hydropower, geothermal energy, storage and green hydrogen to be “finally fully exploited”. The likelihood that these markets will at least partly make a significant contribution to a global energy transition is high. There are already numerous projects. The largest geothermal heating plant in the EU is being built in Aarhus, Denmark. It will have a capacity of 110MW, which corresponds to 20 per cent of Aarhus’ district heating needs. Annual CO 2 emissions are expected to be reduced by up to 165,000 tonnes. A large-scale geothermal power plant has already been built in Taiwan. 40 AUMA actuators are in use at the Qingshui plant. AUMA has supplied 32 rotary drives SA 07.6 and SA 10.2 with actuator control AC 01.2 and gears GS to the power plant. A further eight SEVEN HiMod actuators are used for positioning control valves. All components in the system, including the electric actuators, are exposed to an extremely corrosive atmosphere with high temperatures, high humidity and aggressive gases. As in other areas of renewable energies, quality is a must in order to survive on the market.

AUMA supplied actuators for the Qingshui Geothermal power plant in Taiwan, where the components have to withstand high temperatures, high humidity and corrosive atmospheres

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