April 7, 2026

 

 

 

Suncor plans major shift in focus to in situ oil sands output by 2040

Canada's Suncor Energy said the majority of its bitumen output by 2040 will be produced using steam-assisted extraction technology, an announcement that marks a significant structural shift for the oil sands heavyweight and which the company said will result in lower costs and higher cash flow over the long term.

How true Vapour-Phase cleaning improves confined space entry conditions

By combining high temperature steam with engineered chemistry, plants can remove stubborn gasses, neutralize hazardous residues and reach internal surfaces that traditional methods simply cannot touch. The result is earlier entry, improved safety, cleaner internals and a clear path toward efficient mechanical and inspection work.

 

 

Glenfarne expands Glenfarne Global Commodities as Texas LNG approaches FID and Alaska LNG finalizes customer allocations

Glenfarne Group, LLC announced the further expansion of its global LNG commodities platform, Glenfarne Global Commodities, LLC, to include 1.5 MTPA of LNG from Texas LNG, as well as Alaska LNG offtake volumes determined when customer allocations are finalized in the coming weeks.

PK Companies expands with acquisition of Pro-Surve Technical Services

PK Companies has announced the acquisition of Pro-Surve Technical Services, a well-established provider of inspection, engineering and quality assurance services across the U.S.

 

 

What the Strait of Hormuz crisis means for Gulf Coast refiners and LNG exporters

The last time the world faced an oil shock of this scale, lines wrapped around gas stations and the U.S. economy spent years recovering.

Microsoft, Chevron sign $7B Texas AI data center power deal

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply.

 
 

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Attends: Greater Houston Industrial Group March 2026 Meeting

  • BIC Webinar: BIC Industry Roundtable: Reliability under pressure — Maintenance strategies for 2026 and beyond
  • BIC Videos: Navigating PFAS regulations and future ready fire protection systems
  • Featured Content: How policy shifts are reshaping fuel markets and refinery investment decisions
 

Upcoming Industry Events

  • Golden Triangle Industry Mixer - April 7, Port Neches, TX

  • GTBR Membership Luncheon - April 7, Port Neches, TX

  • IBR Golf Tournament - April 9, Houston, TX

  • Gulf Coast ASSP Energy Corridor Section Meeting - April 9, Houston, TX

 

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