EIA expects U.S. fossil fuel production to reach new highs in 2023
After declining in 2020, the combined production of U.S. fossil fuels (including natural gas, crude oil, and coal) increased by 2% in 2021 to 77.14 quadrillion British thermal units. Read More

Simple tips for managing chemical protective clothing
Protective clothing can be one of the most complex PPE categories to manage, due to the wide range of hazards encountered at chemical and refinery operations. Understanding the basics of selection, maintenance and use is key to safe usage and a budget-responsible program. Read More

Shell completes sale of interest in Deer Park refinery to partner Pemex
The agreement covers the sale of Shell's 50.005% interest in the partnership, and therefore transfers full ownership of the refinery to Pemex. Shell Chemical L.P. will continue to operate its 100% owned Deer Park Chemicals facility located adjacent to the site. Read More

Lake Charles chosen once again to host World LNG & Gas summit
The World LNG & Gas Series Americas Summit & Exhibition will return to Lake Charles for its 19th edition in October. Read More

N. Louisiana rapidly becoming fulcrum for renewable diesel
Strategic Biofuels invests more than $1.5 billion in new Louisiana Green Fuels facility which, at its peak, will employee 1500 workers onsite. Read More

CPChem’s Prusak addresses future of sustainability, plastics

Steven Prusak, senior vice president of corporate planning and technology for Chevron Phillips Chemical, called sustainability an "exciting world," but admits there are challenges amid the opportunities. Read More