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TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables to develop renewable natural gas in the U.S.
TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables will advance 10 RNG projects into construction over the next 12 months, with a total annual RNG capacity of 2.5 Bcf.
Low U.S. distillate consumption reflects slow economic activity and biofuel substitution
U.S. distillate consumption so far this year is lower than usual because of warm winter weather, reduced manufacturing activity and continued substitution of biofuels in place of petroleum distil...
Texas LNG sells over half of offtake with additional LNG tolling agreement with EQT
With this transaction and Texas LNG’s recently announced offtake agreement with Gunvor, only 1.5 MTPA of additional offtake is pending public announcement to reach Texas LNG’s fully permitted...
FTC issues nationwide ban on noncompete agreements, sparks legal battle with business groups
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a final rule to ban noncompete agreements in employment contracts nationwide, freeing up employees to move jobs but potentially creating roadblocks ...
Federal environmental permitting approval for $9.8 billion offshore wind project, largest in U.S. history
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind is a 2.6 gigawatt offshore wind project that will consist of 176 wind turbines 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.
Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce 2024 Industrial Trade Show
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Industrial Trade Show took place on April 24, 2024, at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City, TX.
Kevin Schultz appointed as chief operating officer at TNT Crane & Rigging family of companies
TNT Crane & Rigging is excited to have Kevin in his new role, please join them in congratulating Mr. Schultz.
Port Houston surpasses 1M TEU mark in first quarter
Consumer spending on items like furniture and appliances contributed to loaded import volumes that were up 23% this March compared to the same month last year and 14% year-to-date.
Air Products to build network of commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations
Air Products announced it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
TotalEnergies begins construction of 12 MW solar project at New York's JFK Airport
To be erected as a canopy in one of JFK's long-term parking lots, the solar carport will generate around 12 megawatts (MW) of onsite power paired with an additional 7.5 MW of battery storage to h...
The role of ceramic measuring cells in pressure measurement
Pressure measurement is one of the oldest, most common means of process control. It has earned its reputation through extensive trial, validation and practical application.
BWXT announces expansion of Cambridge manufacturing plant to support global nuclear power market
This total estimated $58.52 million investment will increase capacity significantly, improve productivity and create more than 200 long-term jobs for skilled workers, engineers and support staff ...
Eversource Energy announces agreement with Ørsted to sell Sunrise Wind
Eversource Energy announced it has finalized definitive documents regarding its previously announced agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership stake in the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind project to �...
U.S. natural gas consumption set annual and monthly records during 2023
In 2023, 89.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas was consumed in the United States, the most on record.
ABS & DOE sign MOU to collaborate on clean energy development and maritime decarbonization research
The agreement between the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and ABS is designed to leverage experience and capabilities from both organizations to support emissions ...
VPPPA Director Chris Williams on the PSM Summit
Stephen Hailey sits down with Chris Williams to discuss the focus on PSM, the partnership with HASC, and the significance of sharing best practices in health and safety.
https://www.bicmagazine.com/media/videos/vpppa-director-chris-williams-on-the-psm-summit/
Setpoint Integrated Solutions VP of sales discusses the company's 65 year history
Ben Davis, vice president of sales at Setpoint Integrated Solutions, joins Jeremy Osterberger to discuss the company's 65 year history and navigating workforce challenges.
Rio Plex Safety Council opens new location in McAllen, Texas
The grand opening of its new location at 110 S. Col Rowe Blvd., McAllen, Texas 78501, will enable RPSC to continue to provide top-notch safety training, occupational health resources and guidance...
Fluor renewable fuels project in Canada begins production
A Fluor Corporation project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Texas oil and gas upstream jobs grow by 4,500 in March, the highest single-month of growth in over a decade
Since the COVID low point in September of 2020, months of increase in upstream oil and gas employment in Texas have outnumbered months of decrease by 33 to 9.
Fuel retailers applaud EPA action allowing summer sales of E15
Allowing E15 to be sold during the peak driving season will help to ensure the nation does not experience disruptions in the fuel supply or higher costs for consumers should unforeseen circumstan...
Port of Corpus Christi announces first quarter 2024 volumes
The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 48.9 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2024, a slight decrease from the first quarter of 2023 of just...
U.S. power, tech companies lament snags in meeting AI energy needs
Layers of regulations, citing and permitting processes, and frequent legal fights brought by environmental and community groups, have slowed new power projects from connecting to the grid.
U.S. hydropower generation expected to increase by 6% in 2024 following last year’s lows
This year, the EIA expects hydropower to increase 6% and account for 250 billion kilowatthours of electricity generation in the power sector, based on forecasts in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.
CO280 and Aker Carbon collaborate with Microsoft to scale-up permanent, affordable carbon removal
New collaboration aims to scale the full value chain of carbon removal by capturing and permanently sequestering biogenic CO2 at pulp and paper mills.
Texas’ energy ascendance: Driving economic growth and innovation
Texas expanded its energy dominance in the O&G sectors in 2023, with indications that this growth will persist.
Louisiana captures $50 million investment in data center sector as Fibrebond expands Webster Parish facility
The expansion will enable Fibrebond to retain more than 450 existing jobs in the Northwest Region.
Industrial maintenance firm rebrands and invests
In late May 2023, Australian-based Worley divested its maintenance, turnaround and power services group. The buyer, CAM Industrial Solutions, acquired these service lines to inject talent, state-...
CAM Industrial Solutions President on rebranding and investing
Join Jeremy Osterberger as he sits down with Mick Kaefer, President of CAM Industrial Solutions, for an insightful discussion on the company's evolution.
https://www.bicmagazine.com/media/videos/cam-industrial-solutions-mick-kaefer-interview/
CF Industries and JERA announce agreement to develop greenfield low-carbon ammonia production capacity in Louisiana
CF Industries and JERA announced that they have executed a joint development agreement (JDA) to explore the development of greenfield low-carbon ammonia production capacity at CF Industries’ Bl...