HOUSTON (Feb. 23, 2015) – ValvTechnologies, Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, named Elvis Gonzalez director of manufacturing operations, announced company President Kevin Hunt.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2015) – Polypore International, Inc., has announced that it has signed definitive agreements for the sale of the company. In the merger agreement, Asahi Kasei Corporation, through a U.S. subsidiary, will purchase the company for $60.50 per share in cash.

BOHEMIA, N.Y. (Feb. 20, 2015) – AmpliTech Group, Inc. has announced the formation of a division that will be focused on implementing the company's new business strategy.

COLUMBUS, France (30 January 2015)—The thiochemicals platform, which came on stream in Kerteh, Malaysia at the beginning of 2015, produces methyl mercaptan for use as a synthesis intermediate in animal feed and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS). The development of this site is consistent with the Group’s growth strategy in Asia and strengthens Arkema’s position as the world leader in the production of high added value sulfur derivatives.

ABU DHABI, UAE (10 February 2015)—Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, and the Occidental Petroleum Corporation have signed a technical evaluation agreement for the development of Hail and Ghasha oil fields.

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA (12 February 2015)—Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter of crude oil and other petroleum liquids in the world, and their oil exports accounted for 89 percent of the country's total revenue in 2014. The recent decline in global oil prices is decreasing the value of these exports, leading to a potential budget shortfall.

DOHA, Qatar (15 February 2015)—EagleBurgmann Middle East demonstrated its commitment to innovation and technological advancement at the Middle East Turbomachinery Symposium, which took place at the Sheraton Doha Convention Center on 15-18 February 2015.