May 12, 2026

Corpus Christi's water supply is running out, and Gulf Coast industry should be paying attention

Factoring in the water demands of the petrochemical facilities that line the Texas coast are causing urgent concern.

Announcing a new direction in FR workwear built with comfort and protection

The DRIFIRE^® Horizon FR Work Shirt reflects a shift in how protective apparel is built. It meets the required standards for hazardous environments while reducing weight and improving comfort.

Mexico plans $8B in gas pipelines to boost the power sector

Mexico is planning to invest 140 billion pesos ($8.1 billion) in new gas pipelines over the next four years, the latest step in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s plan to boost the country’s power generation.

Gulf Coast natural gas storage is being built as fast as it can, and it may not be fast enough

The Strait of Hormuz closure knocked Qatar out of the global LNG market. Qatar was the world's second-largest LNG exporter. American producers stepped into the gap. Now the Gulf Coast is running LNG export terminals at maximum capacity, and the infrastructure needed to support that pace is racing to catch up.

America First Refining awards CDU design for new refinery to Process Consulting Services

Process Consulting Services, Inc. has been selected to provide crude and vacuum unit designs for the newly announced 168,000 bpd America First Refining Project in Brownsville, Texas, the first grass-roots refinery built in the United States in over 50 years.

INEOS and Shell agree to progress new O&G opportunities in the GoA

INEOS Energy and Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, have agreed to jointly invest in exploration and development opportunities, strengthening their collaboration and supporting long-term energy security, from areas in tieback distance to the Appomattox platform in the GoA.

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