Valero Energy Corp is preparing to restart its 380,000 bpd Port Arthur, Texas, oil refinery this week after shutting the plant on Tuesday following an explosion and fire the previous day, two people familiar with operations said.
In an industry where every fired heater is different, the success of a pigging operation depends on one key factor: the ability to adapt. A fixed tool cannot address a variable problem. But an adaptable system, engineered with precision and guided by experience, can.
The United Steelworkers said BP engaged in unfair labor practices by locking out nearly 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery and urged the company to resume contract talks.
For operators in the O&G industry, projects rarely go exactly as planned. Having a partner that can adapt quickly and keep work moving is often the difference between staying on schedule and falling behind. In this case, a flexible lifting plan and experienced execution kept the turnaround on track.
As U.S. utilities face growing pressure to modernize aging grid infrastructure and meet rising electricity demand, TSEA Energy announced a $25M investment in a new voltage regulator manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina, marking its first industrial operation in the U.S.
