Business news - 25 July 2014

ABB acquires Spirit IT to strengthen its measurement product portfolio.

A fracking ban in Longmont, Colorado, has been thrown out by a judge amid petitions to hold a vote on restricting oil and gas drilling.

Swift Worldwide Resources has expanded its global reach by opening a new office in the country of Georgia.

Claxton Engineering Services has appointed Martin Jolley as vice president sales and commercial to spearhead its global sales and commercial strategy.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline has issued its next contract notice in the Official Journal of the EU Gazette.

PetroChina reconsiders plan to sell its pipeline assets.

Element Materials Technology has opened a new flagship oil and gas materials technology centre in Houston, Texas.

Slovak gas operator progresses with interconnection plans.

Huge investment in testing subsea valves at Trouvay & Cauvin partner.