Aramco Europe celebrates valve Guinness World Record
Orion Valves CEO Luca Farina (centre left) pictured with Aramco Europe Technical Services VP Mishaal Al Harbi (centre right) in front of the world's largest wedge gate valve.
Aramco Europe and Orion Valves have celebrated the Guinness World Records certification of the largest wedge gate valve ever built.
The feat was marked at an event held at the Trieste headquarters of the Italian valve manufacturer, which was attended by some 600 participants, including various stakeholders.
Aramco Europe Technical Services VP, Mishaal Al Harbi, said: “This achievement is not only a testament to Orion’s capabilities but also a proud moment for all of us who believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation, quality, and industrial excellence.
“I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Orion team—engineers, technicians, quality specialists, project managers, and leadership—whose dedication made this extraordinary moment possible.”
The valve, which is destined for an Aramco petrochemical project in Saudi Arabia, stands 14 meters tall, weighs 120 tons and has a 114-inch bore diameter.
Orion Valves CEO, Luca Farina, said: “I am delighted to celebrate the first world record of its kind in the valve sector, which reflects our shared commitment to engineering excellence and bookmarks another important chapter in our long-standing relationship.”
A wedge gate valve is a particular kind of shut-off valve used commonly in high-temperature and high-pressure environments such as petrochemical plants.
Aramco Europe collaborates with leading valve manufacturers supplying equipment and machinery to ongoing energy infrastructure projects worldwide.
