.June 20, 2023

 

 

Port Houston handles 1.5MM TEUs through May

As seen in markets around the country, import volumes in Houston continue to soften. In May, the Port handled 139,745 TEUs in loaded imports, a 12% reduction from last year but still the second-highest May import volumes in Port Houston’s history following last May’s record year. Read More

Valley Forge & Bolt launches android application accessory

The electronics engineering team at Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. has completed the first iteration of their SPC4® Data Logger app. This milestone is a critical move in the company’s continued advancements in technology to provide a broader range of load indicating solutions. Read More

 
 

Texas Tech study shows the enormous economic impact of Texas pipelines

The Texas midstream industry is a powerhouse that contributes to the state’s economic output, jobs and government revenues, according to a new study conducted by the Center for Energy Commerce at Texas Tech University and commissioned by the Texas Pipeline Association. Read More

VIDEO: In-the-Know with Thomas Brinsko: The shifting energy landscape and the reassessment of fossil fuels

Thomas Brinsko shares his thoughts on the global shift to clean energy, impacting policies, public sentiment, and votes. Gain insights into doubts around CO2 perceptions, ESG initiatives, and potential energy sector changes. Watch

US Fire Pump successfully extinguishes challenging Naptha Tank fire in Lake Charles, Louisiana

US Fire Pump’s Emergency Response Team, renowned experts in industrial firefighting, demonstrated its exceptional capabilities when called into action to extinguish a formidable 150' Naptha tank fire in Lake Charles, Louisiana, caused by a lightning strike. Read More

TXOGA’s analysis of Texas’ economy finds reasons for optimism

Texas’ economy led the nation’s growth for the two most recent quarters, growing at an average annual pace of 7.6% (or more than 2.5 times the U.S. average) over the latter half of 2022 per the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Read More

 
 

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Video: Kyle DeArmon of Ward Vessel and Exchanger on what sets Ward apart at Downstream USA 2023
  • BIC Website: Top News on BICMagazine.com
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  • BIC Video: Rachel Keller and Chris Trevino of EnviroCon on the company's services at Downstream USA 2023
 

Top Jobs of the Week

  • Business Development - Seattle, WA
  • Project Manager - Houston, TX
  • Territory Executive - Dallas, TX
  • Corporate Safety Director - Houston, TX

See more at BICRecruiting.com

 

Upcoming Industry Events

  • Economic Alliance Women’s Leadership Luncheon - June 21, Pasadena, TX

  • LCIA Region 4 Trade Show - June 29, Lake Charles, LA

  • 2023 Dow Chemical Fishing Tournament - July 14, San Leon, TX

  • 2023 Petrochemical & Refining Summit - July 17-19, New Orleans, LA

 

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