Following the acquisition of natural gas production rights off the northern coast of Mozambique by a French oil company, modules to avoid hydrate formation...

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By Emily Newton Unaddressed compressed air leaks can lead to increased costs, equipment malfunctions, and other issues that cause headaches in industrial settings. However, you...

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The TOTAL refinery at the Leuna chemicals site is one of the most state-of-the art facilities of its type in Europe. It processes over...

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