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March 20, 2013

DNV KEMA's new Multiphase Flow Lab to enhance Oil and Gas quality assurance
Groningen, Netherlands (SPX) Mar 20, 2013
Energy consulting and testing and certification company DNV KEMA is officially opening a new Multiphase Flow Laboratory (MPFL) in Groningen, the Netherlands. The facility will allow equipment manufactures and oil and gas companies to test, validate and calibrate multiphase technologies - e.g. separators and flow meters - for respectively the production of oil and gas, and the measurement and trading of gas. As the MPFL is operating in a unique true-to-life environment, the facility will help incre ... read more

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