.June 3, 2025

 

 

Tight oil production in Permian drives growth in onshore U.S. lower 48 states production

Onshore crude oil production in the U.S. lower 48 states has more than tripled since January 2010, driven by tight oil production growth in the Permian region.

Tray design features improve column operating reliability

How often do maintenance personnel open a column during a shutdown and find tray panels dislodged without any apparent damage? How about tray valves stuck in the bottom pump suction? While the initial reaction may be to blame faulty installation for not tightening hardware properly, the answer often lies in the design of the tray.

 

NextDecade announces SPA with JERA from Rio Grande LNG

NextDecade Corporation announced that it has executed a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with JERA for offtake from Train 5 at the Rio Grande LNG facility.

OSHA’s proposed heat rule: Key questions for plant safety leaders and operations managers

Employers are responsible for protecting workers from hazardous heat exposure. Industrial plants can streamline their turnaround process, increase compliance, and reduce workforce risk by engaging Dräger as their safety technology partner. 

 

Port Arthur LNG receives non-FTA export authorization

The non-FTA permit, which is the first issued since the completion of the DOE's most recent public interest study, is a major regulatory milestone for the proposed Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project, which could be a part of helping to narrow the U.S. trade deficit, support the energy security goals of U.S. allies across the globe and strengthen the U.S. economy.

Chevron to cut nearly 800 jobs in Texas

Chevron will lay off nearly 800 employees in Texas, according to a notice to the Texas Workforce Commission, part of the U.S. oil producer's plan to cut up to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026.

 
 
 

Valuable Resources

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