.October 12, 2023

U.S. crude oil exports reached a record high in first half of 2023

U.S. crude oil exports in the first half of 2023 averaged 3.99 million barrels per day (b/d), which is a record high for the first half of a year since 2015, when the U.S. ban on most crude oil exports from the United States was repealed. Read More

Technology takes a huge leap forward in safe hot tapping and line stopping solutions

Revolutionizing traditional line isolation methods, this advanced technology simplifies the process by achieving double block and bleed line isolation through a single fitting. Read More

ERCOT seeks to increase operating reserves in preparation for winter

As part of ERCOT’s reliability-first approach to grid operations, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to stakeholders to increase operating reserves, adding up to an additional 3,000 MW for the winter 2023-2024 peak load season. Read More

California regulator proposes $45 million penalty for PG&E over 2021 Dixie fire

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed a $45 million shareholder-funded penalty against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for its connections to the destructive 2021 Dixie wildfire. Read More

Kosmos Energy announces oil discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Kosmos Energy announced an oil discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico at the Tiberius exploration well. Read More

ExxonMobil announces merger with Pioneer Natural Resources

The merger combines Pioneer’s more than 850,000 net acres in the Midland Basin with ExxonMobil’s 570,000 net acres in the Delaware and Midland Basins, creating a high-quality undeveloped U.S. unconventional inventory position.

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Employee Scheduling: A Best Practices Guide

Smart employee scheduling is essential to improve operational efficiency and retain top talent. Discover seven employee scheduling strategies energy leaders can use to optimize coverage, cut costs, and safeguard employee wellbeing. Learn More

Valuable Resources

• BIC Photos: BIC attends TCC and ACIT Industry Luncheon
• BIC Website: 50 years of asset integrity innovation
• BIC Video: The ownership mindset: Leadership, curiosity and humility with CEO and author Kerry Siggins
• BIC Website: Why you should consider a single provider for stack testing and laboratory testing

Top Jobs of the Week

• VP of Operations - Texas City, TX
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Cutting Edge Vibration Analyzer

Discover VIBWORKS, your go-to portable solution for asset health monitoring. With multiple channels and integrated software modules in a user-friendly interface, achieve reliable diagnosis and monitoring on rotating machines effortlessly and efficiently. Learn More

Upcoming Industry Events

• 2023 SAIA Annual Convention - October 16-20, Vancouver, BC

• Heat Exchanger World Conference & Expo - October 17-18, Pasadena, TX

• Colleges Welding Competition 2023 - October 20, Pasadena, TX

• Economic Alliance Houston Port Region/BIC Alliance: Industrial Procurement Forum Breakfast - Nov 7, Pasadena, TX

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