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GE delivers integrated pump package for Iraq
Sulzer Pumps in Russian expansion
GE Oil & Gas is supplying an integrated package of pumps, gas engines and additional equipment to BP Iraq NV for produced water re-injection operations to increase production in the Rumaila oilfield of southern Iraq.
Sulzer Pumps has opened a pump service centre in Khimki, Moscow.
The GE contract, valued at more than US$40 million, includes 10 high-pressure, axially split pumps for water injection driven by 10 gas engines, six booster pumps driven by electric motors, two gas system stations for feeding and conditioning and auxiliaries including air coolers, control valves and air starting systems.
The equipment will be shipped during the second half of 2012. “The innovative engineering approach used for this project featured the integration and packaging of several GE products, namely pumps, gas engines, gas systems, valves and air coolers. GE is proud to be able to offer our customers such an integrated solution for produced water re-injection as part of production enhancement plans for the Rumaila Field,” said Prady Iyyanki, president and CEO of turbomachinery equipment for GE Oil & Gas. www.ge.com
The new facility, which is Sulzer Pumps’ first service centre in Russia, will provide repair and retrofit service for industrial pumping systems.
November 2011
The new Sulzer pump service centre is equipped for the repair and retrofit of existing pumps as well as the complete packaging of new pumps. The service engineers have experience in local refineries and power stations. www.sulzerpumps.com
Grundfos opens water technology centre Grundfos Pumps has inaugurated a new water technology centre in Fresno, California, USA to promote innovative water research and sustainable solutions.
business development and will provide a space for government, academic institutions and start-ups to share and gather information on irrigation, water monitoring, wastewater treatment and other water technologies.
Weir Minerals launches German service facility to KSB celebrates support Central Europe 140th anniversary The new facility will function as a hub linking research with
Weir Minerals has invested in a new 600 sq m supply and servicing centre in Essen, Germany, to support its growing customer base across Central Europe.
Tony Locke, managing director of Weir Minerals Europe, said: “This is a landmark move for Weir Minerals’ business in Germany and an important step towards
achieving our target of expanding our service support provision for clients across Central Europe.” “Ultimately, a presence on the ground will allow us to get closer to our clients and this is a key part of our strategy to embed our relationships with clients and the new service centre will allow us to do this,” added Locke. www.weirminerals.com
Name change for Larox Flowsys Pump and valve manufacturer Larox Flowsys has changed its name to Flowrox. The new name follows last year’s acquisition of Larox by Outotec Oyj. Larox Flowsys was not included in that deal.
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Flowrox has subsidiaries in Linthicum, Maryland USA; Sydney, Australia; and Johannesburg, South Africa and a sales and service partner network covering more than 55 countries. www.flowrox.com
The German pump and valve manufacturer KSB turned 140 years old on 18 September 2011. Company founder Johannes Klein started production in 1871 with the help of 12 employees and the support of Friedrich Schanzlin
www.grundfos.us
and August Becker, in Frankenthal, Germany. Today KSB has more than 15 000 employees, production sites on every continent and a sales revenue of around €2 billion. www.ksb.com
AxFlow opens service base for northern UK AxFlow Limited has opened a new service and maintenance facility in North East England. Located in County Durham, the facility will provide for pump users throughout the North East and Scottish Borders of the UK. The facility is an extension to the company’s existing service and maintenance operations in
the Midlands, North of England, London and Aberdeen. The new 10002 ft. service and maintenance centre can accommodate pumps weighing up to 500 kg. Facilities will include degreasing, shot blasting and a paint booth. www.axflow.co.uk
Business news
WORLD PUMPS
GE delivers integrated pump package for Iraq
Sulzer Pumps in Russian expansion
GE Oil & Gas is supplying an integrated package of pumps, gas engines and additional equipment to BP Iraq NV for produced water re-injection operations to increase production in the Rumaila oilfield of southern Iraq.
Sulzer Pumps has opened a pump service centre in Khimki, Moscow.
The GE contract, valued at more than US$40 million, includes 10 high-pressure, axially split pumps for water injection driven by 10 gas engines, six booster pumps driven by electric motors, two gas system stations for feeding and conditioning and auxiliaries including air coolers, control valves and air starting systems.
The equipment will be shipped during the second half of 2012. “The innovative engineering approach used for this project featured the integration and packaging of several GE products, namely pumps, gas engines, gas systems, valves and air coolers. GE is proud to be able to offer our customers such an integrated solution for produced water re-injection as part of production enhancement plans for the Rumaila Field,” said Prady Iyyanki, president and CEO of turbomachinery equipment for GE Oil & Gas. www.ge.com
The new facility, which is Sulzer Pumps’ first service centre in Russia, will provide repair and retrofit service for industrial pumping systems.
November 2011
The new Sulzer pump service centre is equipped for the repair and retrofit of existing pumps as well as the complete packaging of new pumps. The service engineers have experience in local refineries and power stations. www.sulzerpumps.com
Grundfos opens water technology centre Grundfos Pumps has inaugurated a new water technology centre in Fresno, California, USA to promote innovative water research and sustainable solutions.
business development and will provide a space for government, academic institutions and start-ups to share and gather information on irrigation, water monitoring, wastewater treatment and other water technologies.
Weir Minerals launches German service facility to KSB celebrates support Central Europe 140th anniversary The new facility will function as a hub linking research with
Weir Minerals has invested in a new 600 sq m supply and servicing centre in Essen, Germany, to support its growing customer base across Central Europe.
Tony Locke, managing director of Weir Minerals Europe, said: “This is a landmark move for Weir Minerals’ business in Germany and an important step towards
achieving our target of expanding our service support provision for clients across Central Europe.” “Ultimately, a presence on the ground will allow us to get closer to our clients and this is a key part of our strategy to embed our relationships with clients and the new service centre will allow us to do this,” added Locke. www.weirminerals.com
Name change for Larox Flowsys Pump and valve manufacturer Larox Flowsys has changed its name to Flowrox. The new name follows last year’s acquisition of Larox by Outotec Oyj. Larox Flowsys was not included in that deal.
www.worldpumps.com
Flowrox has subsidiaries in Linthicum, Maryland USA; Sydney, Australia; and Johannesburg, South Africa and a sales and service partner network covering more than 55 countries. www.flowrox.com
The German pump and valve manufacturer KSB turned 140 years old on 18 September 2011. Company founder Johannes Klein started production in 1871 with the help of 12 employees and the support of Friedrich Schanzlin
www.grundfos.us
and August Becker, in Frankenthal, Germany. Today KSB has more than 15 000 employees, production sites on every continent and a sales revenue of around €2 billion. www.ksb.com
AxFlow opens service base for northern UK AxFlow Limited has opened a new service and maintenance facility in North East England. Located in County Durham, the facility will provide for pump users throughout the North East and Scottish Borders of the UK. The facility is an extension to the company’s existing service and maintenance operations in
the Midlands, North of England, London and Aberdeen. The new 10002 ft. service and maintenance centre can accommodate pumps weighing up to 500 kg. Facilities will include degreasing, shot blasting and a paint booth. www.axflow.co.uk