.November 28, 2023

Why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change

Technologies that capture carbon dioxide emissions to keep them from the atmosphere are central to the climate strategies of many world governments as they seek to follow through on international commitments to decarbonize by mid-century. Read More

The era of the process hero is here

Here’s to the process people. The efficiency obsessives who can spot value opportunities a mile away and take action to unlock that value before everyone else has finished their first cup of coffee. Read More

Upstream Texas oil and natural gas sector grows by additional 2,200 jobs in October

Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by an additional 2,200 jobs in October. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 16,500 jobs added so far this year. Read More

NRG Energy announces leadership changes

The NRG Board has initiated a search to identify a permanent CEO and retained a leading search firm to assist with this process. NRG Director Anne Schaumburg has also been appointed Lead Independent Director. Read More

$4.3 million Pipe & Steel expansion to result in 97 new manufacturing jobs in Louisiana

Pipe & Steel Industrial Fabricators Inc. announced its plans to invest $4.3 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Livingston Parish. The project is designed to enhance job safety, create efficiencies and lower costs to clients. Read More

bp boosts renewable energy production and efficiency with technology upgrades at Indiana wind farm

bp has completed a major technology upgrade at its Fowler Ridge 1 wind farm in northwest Indiana that will enable the site to produce more power, more efficiently and with greater reliability. Read More

Valuable Resources

• BIC Website: Help BIC spread holiday cheer by donating to the Galveston Urban Ministries Toy Store
• BIC Website: Top five hazards for oil and gas workers – and how to mitigate them
• BIC Video: The state of the chemical industry with American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn
• BIC Website: Process heating: Addressing challenges and embracing innovations for a sustainable and cost-effective industry

Top Jobs of the Week

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Upcoming Industry Events

• BlastOne Texas Technology Day and the Grand Opening - Nov 30, Pasadena, TX
• CEM Adult Welding Competition - Dec 2, Deer Park, TX

• Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Christmas Party Open House - Dec 7, Deer Park, TX

• EHCMA Annual Meeting - Dec 13, La Porte, TX

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