September 24, 2026

 

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Texas Governor Abbott directs TCEQ to halt data center permits

Governor Greg Abbott directed the TCEQ to halt all permits sought by data centers until ERCOT completes its audit.

The water challenge inside every turnaround

When preparing for turnarounds, teams typically focus on labor availability, equipment readiness, scope management and scheduling. Yet one critical component is often overlooked during planning: liquid-handling management.

 
 

Global diesel shortage expected to persist into 2027 as inventories fall

A global diesel shortage fueled by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before next year, according to storage market indicators and industry participants, extending a spike in fuel costs that is weighing on economies worldwide. 

Custom solutions for a 3-million-pound challenge

Two massive reactors, each weighing nearly 3 million pounds and standing 23’ tall, journeyed from the Port of New Orleans up the Mississippi River to a refinery in the Southeast. From transportation to final placement, the project required customized solutions at every step to address the unique challenges of the route, site and massive loads.

 
 

Eli Lilly breaks ground on $6.5B Houston manufacturing campus

Eli Lilly broke ground in Houston, Texas, one of ten U.S. manufacturing sites — and the fifth location to produce domestic API — announced since 2020.

Shell-led LNG Canada could approve Phase 2 expansion by early October

Partners in the Shell-led LNG Canada export project could reach a final investment decision on its Phase 2 expansion as early as next month, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

 
 

Valuable Resources

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  • Featured Content: Integrated asset integrity: A tale of two winters
 

Upcoming Industry Events

  • Speed to Power: Delivering Data Centers in a High-Demand World - September 28 - Houston, TX
  • TCC-TCA Annual Industry Luncheon - October 1 - Baytown, TX

  • SMRP Houston Fall Happy Hour - October 8 - Houston, TX
  • 2026 API Storage Tank Conference & Expo - October 19-22 - Austin, TX

Top Jobs of the Week

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