Aramco Services Co. (ASC) initiated and recently hosted a technical exchange meeting in North America on valve technology. Called “Advances in Valve Technology and Applications,” the event brought together 130 senior-level valve experts to exchange information on valve technology in downstream activities and pipelines. “An event like this supports our company's commitment to advancing safety and innovation through collaboration,” said Majid Al-Ghaslan, ASC manager of Technical Services. “It's also a good opportunity to interact with top professionals in the field of valve technology, which affects virtually every aspect of our operations.” The meeting was planned with guidance from and moderated by an advisory committee of representatives from ASC, Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Fluor, ConocoPhillips, Cameron, Velan, PBV, Dow and United Valve, according to a latest report carried by Saudi Aramco web-site.