July 14, 2026

 

 

 

Glenfarne issues LNTP for Texas LNG

The limited notice to proceed order to Kiewit covers purchase orders for long-lead equipment, engineering activities for the EPC phase and geotechnical work required to ready Texas LNG for full construction and a final investment decision.

Sustainability innovation increases organic material recovery

What if there was a compliant option to efficiently transform contaminated material into reuseable resources at reduced disposal costs? And what if it helped you meet your sustainability commitments? 

 
 

INEOS Enterprises completes sale of INEOS Calabrian to Ecovyst

The transaction, valued at $190M, marks the successful conclusion of a strategic divestment first announced in May 2026. INEOS Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas and Timmins, Ontario.

Why Gulf Coast facilities are moving to a single maintenance partner

A multi-vendor maintenance strategy can create inefficiencies that affect both reliability and cost. Plant maintenance teams often spend valuable time coordinating schedules, managing handoffs, resolving conflicting priorities and defining responsibilities between contractors instead of focusing on asset performance and long-term reliability.

 
 

Air Liquide to invest chemical manufacturing in Texas

This strategic $200M investment involves the construction of a new, high-efficiency Partial Oxidation unit and underscores Air Liquide’s technological leadership and commitment to capturing growth in a key industrial basin.

Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees

Houston-based energy technology company Baker Hughes is closing one of its Houston facilities, a move that will impact 174 employees.

 
 

Chevron and ZL Chemicals announce technology licensing agreement for advanced chemical surfactant technology

Chevron Technical Center, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and ZL Chemicals Ltd today announced a technology licensing agreement under which ZL may commercialize Chevron-developed chemical surfactant technology.

 

Featured Event: Shutdowns & Turnarounds Superconference

Join us at the event to connect with professionals across refining, petrochemical and energy sectors as they gather to discuss best practices, emerging technologies and strategies for managing shutdowns, turnarounds and outages.

 
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Featured Video: Scaffold & Access Industry Association

The Scaffold & Access Industry Association Annual Convention & Exposition returns July 28-30, 2026, at the JW Marriott Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Attends: ECHMA Member Breakfast

  • BIC Webinar: CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation): Lessons learned over 20 years
  • BIC Videos: How verified online training is transforming workforce readiness
  • Featured Content: Podcast: Driving workforce safety through consistent training

Upcoming Industry Events

  • Powering the Future: Data Centers, Energy & Economic Growth - July 15, Pasadena, TX
  • Reuters Events: Downstream USA 2026 - July 15-16, Houston, TX
  • 2026 Contractor Safety Awards - July 16, Lake Charles, LA
  • LDC Gas Forum - Rockies & West - August 10-12, San Diego, CA

Top Jobs of the Week

  • Account Manager - Houston, TX
  • Senior Project Manager - New Brighton, MN
  • Business Development - Cooling Tower, Houston TX
  • Strategic Account Manager - Midland, TX
 

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