1964
BEL Valves is established as a high pressure petrochemical valve supplier.
Our History
Established in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1964 to design and manufacture high pressure and high temperature valves for the petrochemical industry. Today, we continue to lead the way in innovative engineering and customer service.
1982
BEL Valves install first valve install in the North Sea.
1990
First HIPPS solution and large bore valves are designed and manufactured.
1994
BEL Valves expands into subsea gate valve market and received first order of over £10m.
2001
BEL Valves designs first subsea ball valves.
2010
Large Bore gate valves (36″, 32” & 24”) executed for Bleachfield in Trinidad.
2012
Largest Subsea HIPPS valve developed and fully qualified (Enabling Technology), 10” 600bar.
2014
7,1/16” 15K, 3000m Subsea valve fully designed and qualified to API 17D for the Gulf of Mexico.
2015
HIPPS valves supplied to Hasbah phase 1.
2016
10 Subsea Manifolds executed for Shah Deniz 2, which consisted of HIPPS valve, 6” and 2” ROV and HSR gate valves (222 valves in total).
2019
BEL Valves manufactures three 56″ gate valves, the largest gate valves yet.
2023
Large ESD valve order executed for the Seagull and Murlach projects.
2024
BEL Valves celebrates 60 years of engineering excellence.
2025
BEL Valves launches a new hydrogen and carbon capture department after achieving the Fit 4 Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Usages and Storage status in 2024.
2025
Received first CCUS order for gate valves from 8” to 24”.
// Your future starts here
Whether you’re starting out or looking for your next step, BEL Valves offers opportunities to build a meaningful career in engineering and manufacturing. From hands-on apprenticeships and graduate programmes to experienced roles across the business, people are at the centre of everything we do.
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