A $13M Opportunity per Operator: Kinitics Automation’s Showcases the KVA38 Valve Actuator at Rose Rock Bridge
TULSA, OK — October 2025 — Kinitics Automation Inc., a leader in advanced motion control solutions powered by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology, made a powerful impression at the Rose Rock Bridge Showcase in Tulsa, presenting a transformative opportunity for U.S. oil and gas operators to reduce costs and emissions simultaneously.
In a live pitch to an audience of major energy producers—including Devon Energy, Williams, ONEOK, and H&P—Dean Pick, President & CEO of Kinitics Automation, detailed how the company’s KVA38 Valve Actuator can help operators save over $10 million in annual operating expenses (OpEx) while preserving an additional $3 million in product revenue through reduced methane venting. These projections represent only direct operational savings and retained product value, and do not include any additional upside from carbon credits or methane-abatement incentives.
“This isn’t a leak,” Pick explained during his presentation. “It’s by design — a legacy of the 1950s that’s now costing operators millions. Our KVA38 Actuator replaces venting pneumatics directly, keeping methane in the pipe and money in your pocket.”
The Only Barrier: Change Itself
Pick’s remark during the Q&A resonated with the room: the challenge is not technical — it’s cultural. Operators are familiar with pneumatics, even when they’re outdated and increasingly costly.
“We’ve proven the technology works. The hesitation now is trying something different to solve an old problem,” Pick explained. “The KVA38 is built to make that transition easy — no process redesign, no new infrastructure, and no maintenance cycles.”
Revolutionizing Valve Actuation
The KVA38 is the world’s first Shape Memory Alloy–powered electric actuator engineered as a drop-in replacement for venting pneumatic systems. Designed for Class I, Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments, the actuator installs directly onto existing valves, eliminating the need for costly process redesigns or infrastructure overhauls.
With only one moving part, the KVA38 delivers:
- Zero maintenance cycles and self-calibration
- True fail-close performance
- Lowest total cost of ownership compared to instrument air and motorized systems
- Real-time data integration with existing digital control systems
From Pilot Success to Commercial Deployment
After successful field trials in Canada since 2022—including continuous operation through -40°C winters—the KVA38 has proven its reliability across a range of upstream and midstream applications. Case studies have demonstrated over 400 days of uptime under “torture test” conditions.
Backed by Emissions Reduction Alberta, the Canadian Gas Association’s NGIF Capital Ventures, and leading energy partners, Kinitics is now expanding into the U.S. with plans to establish a Tulsa-based office to support pilot programs and future distribution partnerships.
“We’re ready to deploy today,” said Pick. “Our goal is to work hand-in-hand with U.S. operators to demonstrate how this technology not only meets methane regulations but delivers measurable enterprise-scale savings.”
Recognized for Innovation and Market Readiness
This very pitch — the one presented at the Rose Rock Bridge Showcase — earned Kinitics Automation the program’s top award: the $100,000 Rose Rock Bridge Grant.
The judging panel and commercial partners identified the KVA38 as a rare combination of:
- Proven field performance
- Immediate deployment readiness
- Significant economic ROI
- Strong alignment with methane-reduction mandates
- Scalable manufacturing potential
The award includes workspace at Gradient Tulsa and up to $100,000 in in-kind commercialization support, enabling Kinitics to establish its first U.S. office in Oklahoma.
Following the showcase, program partners expressed strong interest in near-term pilot deployments, marking a pivotal step in Kinitics’ U.S. expansion.
About Kinitics Automation
Kinitics Automation Inc. is a Canadian technology company pioneering industrial actuators and motion systems using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology. The company’s products offer clean, compact, and maintenance-free alternatives to conventional pneumatic and hydraulic systems—delivering sustainability and efficiency for the oil, gas, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
For more information, visit www.kiniticsautomation.com or view the full case study on the KVA38 Valve Actuator.
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