March 21, 2023

Texas Governor Abbott denounces ESG standards harmful to U.S. energy sector

Governor Greg Abbott defended the nation’s energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden that denounces the Biden Administration's efforts to force environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards upon America’s investment funds. Read More

The struggles of adapting technology in the downstream industry

As downstream demand returns, producers are laser focused on maximizing output to meet customer expectations and capture profits. The race to safely maximize plant output must be balanced against the need to futureproof facilities and start to embed sustainability at the heart of every decision.

CF Industries announces agreement to purchase Waggaman ammonia production facility

CF Industries Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Incitec Pivot Limited for IPL’s ammonia production complex located in Waggaman, Louisiana. Read More

CVR Energy proceeds with alkylation project using KBR's K-SAAT technology

KBR announced that CVR Energy, Inc.'s Board of Directors has approved the next phase of the revamp of the alkylation unit at its subsidiary's crude oil refinery located in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Read More

VIDEO: ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery Manager Rozena Dendy gives an update on the expansion project startup

BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger joins Rozena Dendy for the successful startup of its Beaumont refinery expansion, which adds 250,000 b/d of capacity to one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Watch

How the EU ban on Russian oil imports affects oil flows

Russia has managed to keep its global oil exports at close to the levels seen before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but its share of the European Union market and revenue plunged due to Western sanctions. Read More

4 effective scheduling strategies to increase workforce flexibility at your plant

Create immediate and practical relief for your operational needs by improving the flexibility of your workforce. Discover four shift scheduling strategies that can provide a quick boost to operational agility without affecting your ability to address cost, compliance, or fatigue concerns. Read More

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