.October 24, 2023

Canada regulator approved Trans Mountain pipeline route change over delay concerns

The Canada Energy Regulator released its decisions for approving a route change application for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, a day after the corporation building the project warned of further construction challenges. Read More

Streamlining heavy equipment installations and relocations: The future of rigging services

Explore the benefits of opting for an experienced turn-key rigging company over hiring multiple contractors for these challenging rigging jobs or full plant relocation projects.

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U.S. Gulf Coast oil patch gets lucky, so far, in busy hurricane season

A very active Atlantic hurricane season so far this year has not sent storms across U.S. oil and natural gas fields in the northern Gulf of Mexico, sparing energy companies billions of dollars of losses and consumers higher fuel costs. Read More

Innovative heat treatment solves thermal stress challenges during welding

An Alberta oil sands facility has successfully employed an innovative onsite heat treatment method to complete a critical project with a remarkable level of efficiency and safety. Read More

U.S. invests $3.5 billion to bolster power grid, deploy clean energy

The U.S. government announced $3.5 billion in grants for projects to protect the aging U.S. power grid from extreme weather and fires and to connect transmission systems with more electricity from renewable energy sources. Read More

Chevron announces agreement to acquire Hess

The combined company is expected to grow production and free cash flow faster and for longer than Chevron’s current five-year guidance. Read More

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 well-being. Learn More

Valuable Resources

• BIC Photos: BIC attends VPPPA Safety + Symposium 2023
• BIC Website: Revolutionary XD tubesheet redefines heat exchanger technology
• BIC Video: HASC announces new CEO
• BIC Website: Heat exchanger tube plugs for fin fan exchangers at oil refineries

Top Jobs of the Week

• VP of Operations - Texas City, TX
• I&E Technician - Alvin, TX
• Sales Representative - Chicago, IL
• Controller - LaPorte, TX

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2023 WJTA Conference & Expo

As a highly focused event for waterjetting, vacuum and industrial cleaning, the WJTA Conference & Expo is an ideal opportunity for attendees to expand networks and grow connections. Learn More

Upcoming Industry Events

• 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo - October 20-26, New Orleans, LA

• American Energy Transition Forum - October 23-24, Houston, TX

• 2023 Construction Careers Expo - October 26, Pasadena, TX

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

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