“The escalaying number of hydrogen production, transportation and storage projects presents unique challenges”
Embracing Clean Energy Demands and Global Growth
As we draw the curtains on another eventful year, the global valve and engineering sectors are busy with transformative trends, particularly in the clean energy and hydrogen economies. The escalating number of hydrogen production, transportation, and storage projects presents unique challenges, with operational pressures ranging from full vacuum to 1500 BAR and temperatures spanning -240 to +1000 degrees Celsius. These extreme conditions, coupled with hydrogen’s small molecule size, necessitate meticulous material selection for valve bodies, trims, and seals to ensure optimal performance and reliable sealing.
Concurrently, high-temperature applications remain prevalent, driving demand for innovative products that offer zero leakage at temperatures up to 1400 degrees Celsius. To meet these diverse market needs, we are developing and launching new solutions designed to withstand these rigorous conditions.
Our expanding global footprint underscores our commitment to serving international customers and suppliers. With enhanced capabilities in the UK and a new office in the Netherlands, we are well-positioned to support our European clientele. Our UK manufacturing operations continue to thrive, bolstered by a licensing agreement with Starline in Italy, which has generated orders for quick-turnaround valves. Our UK-designed and manufactured valves are also in high demand, particularly where technical compliance and EU/UK material origin are critical.
To accommodate growing demand, we have relocated our machine shop to a larger facility and are investing in the expansion of our machining, fabrication, and testing capacities as we head into 2025. These are indeed exciting times for AC Valve Alliance, as we continue to learn, innovate, and grow in this dynamic industry.
– Clive Gamble, Special Projects Manager
