.November 30, 2023

 

 

Commonwealth LNG signs carbon capture and storage MOU with OnStream CO2

Under the agreement, OnStream will design, construct, own, and operate CO2 capture equipment near the Commonwealth LNG site. The captured CO2 will be permanently sequestered at the Cameron Parish CO2 Hub. Read More

Heat treatment innovation resolves thermal stress challenges before welding for enhanced performance

An oil processing facility has effectively utilized an inventive onsite heat treatment technique to accomplish a crucial project with exceptional efficiency and safety measures. Read More

 
 

Port Houston breaks export record

Port Houston’s loaded exports are up 10% year-to-date, reaching 1,151,638 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through October 2023. These exports are primarily resins and chemicals. Port Houston is the top resins port in the nation as well as home to North America’s largest petrochemical cluster. Read More

The state of the chemical industry with American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn

Jeremy Osterberger and Chris Jahn, CEO of the American Chemistry Council break down the American chemical industry, including key insights on economic conditions, regulatory impacts, and the role of the U.S. in global chemical manufacturing. Watch

 

Excelsior Energy closes $1.3B financing package for Faraday Solar project

Excelsior acquired Faraday Solar earlier this year from Parasol and Clenera who developed the project. Faraday Solar is a 682.5 MW ground-mounted solar facility and is contracted under an investment grade long-term power purchase agreement. Read More

Dow approves final investment decision for Path2Zero project

The $6.5 billion project, excluding governmental incentives and subsidies, includes building a new ethylene cracker and increasing polyethylene capacity by 2 million MTA as well as retrofitting the site's existing cracker to net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Read More

 

Rethinking employee schedules for union workers

According to Shiftboard’s research, union workers have far more work-related stress than non-union workers. However, employees can experience flexibility by having the ability to communicate shift preferences, trade shifts, or access overtime. Learn why worker-friendly scheduling can go a long way in improving job satisfaction, building trust, and nurturing loyalty. Read More

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Website: Help BIC spread holiday cheer by donating to the Galveston Urban Ministries Toy Store
  • BIC Website: Top five hazards for oil and gas workers – and how to mitigate them
  • BIC Video: Prioritizing strong employee and client connections to foster success 
  • BIC Website: Process heating: Addressing challenges and embracing innovations for a sustainable and cost-effective industry
 

Top Jobs of the Week

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Upcoming Industry Events

  • CEM Adult Welding Competition - Dec 2, Deer Park, TX
  • Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Christmas Party Open House - Dec 7, Deer Park, TX

  • 2023 Coating Society of the Houston Area Golf Tournament - Dec 11, Houston, TX
  • EHCMA Annual Meeting - Dec 13, La Porte, TX
 

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