MIT research could predict pipe fractures
According to researchers at MIT’s Impact and Crashworthiness Laboratory, a computer model that tests automobile components for crashworthiness could also be of use to the oil and gas industry. The team is now using their simulations of material deformation in car crashes to predict how pipes may fracture in offshore drilling accidents.
EUR airline orders Bombardier airliners
A European airline has signed a firm order with Bombardier Aerospace for four Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners. The transaction includes options on an additional four Q400 NextGen aircraft. Vitol, Blueknight to build oil terminal
Vitol Midstream, LLC, a member of the Vitol Group (Vitol) and Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (BKEP) have entered into agreements for the construction and operation of a new crude oil terminal in Midland, Texas. Crosstex announces two promotions
The Crosstex Energy companies, Crosstex Energy, L.P. and Crosstex Energy, Inc. announced two promotions and changes in responsibilities among its senior management team, effective immediately. Van Leeuwen acquires Teuling Staal
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has acquired Teuling Staal B.V. A specialist in the field of duplex and super duplex stainless steel materials, Teuling Staal is a leading supplier of duplex and super duplex stainless steel pipes, fittings, flanges and special products for the Oil and Gas 
The US Department of Commerce has announced that it will revoke the antidumping orders on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils originated from Germany, Italy and Mexico. This announcement comes in response to the final negative determination in the sunset review made by the US International Trade Commission. 
Ferrium® M54™, an ultra-high-strength, high-toughness steel designed by QuesTek Innovations LLC, has been issued Aerospace Material Specification 6516 by SAE International. The steel is also highly resistant to Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). 
Pivotal LNG, a subsidiary of AGL Resources Inc. (AGL), has entered into an agreement with the Utilities Board of the City of Trussville, for the purchase of a 60,000 gallon per day liquefied natural gas facility in Trussville, Alabama. As a part of AGL Resources' growth strategy