BEL Valves Celebrates 60 Years of Engineering Excellence

Published: 1st November 2024 | Issue 96

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BEL Valves, a global leader in high-performance valve solutions for the energy sector, is proudly celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

BEL Valves was founded in 1964 to design and manufacture high-pressure and high-temperature valves for the petrochemical industry.

Today, the company is a key global supplier to the oil and gas industry and continues to lead the way in innovative engineering and customer service.

After completing its first overseas project in 1970, BEL Valves expanded into the oil and gas sector in the 1980s, installing its first subsea valve in the North Sea. The company continued to introduce cutting-edge technology, from the first high integrity pipeline protection system (HIPPS) valves and actuators, to large bore through conduit gate valves designs in 1990, to its advanced solutions today.

For six decades, BEL Valves has led the way in valve design and manufacturing, offering bespoke solutions for offshore, onshore and subsea applications, with an installed base of over 70,000 valves and 12,000 valves subsea, in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Paul Humphreys, CEO at BEL Valves, said: "BEL Valves was founded with a clear vision to deliver world-class valve solutions that stand the test of time. We are proud to have maintained this for 60 years, playing a critical role in energy infrastructure worldwide".

BEL Valves has achieved various milestones, including the design and manufacture of the company’s first subsea electric actuator (SEA), and the manufacture of its largest gate valve, which had a bore size of 56 inches.

Behind BEL Valves’ achievements is a talented workforce, many of whom have been with the company for decades. Their dedication and expertise have been crucial to the company’s growth and success.

Paul Humphreys added: “Keeping our vision and values in mind in all of our work has been essential to our achievements. As a company, our focus has always been on delivering quality services tailored to the needs of our clients. This commitment has allowed us to expand globally and support some of the world’s most complex energy projects.”

As they celebrate 60 years of engineering excellence, BEL Valves remains committed to innovation and sustainability, continuing to provide reliable, high-performance valve solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry for years to come.

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