.June 24, 2025

 

 

U.S. primary energy production, consumption, and exports increased in 2024

According to the EIA, surplus energy production has helped energy exports grow to a record high 30.9 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, up 4% from 2023. Energy imports stayed flat at 21.7 quads in 2024, meaning the United States exported 9.3 quads more energy than it imported, the highest net exports in EIA records, which date back to 1949.

From pipelines to chemical processing: Veriforce expands contractor management services

After more than 30 years of helping oil and gas leaders bring workers home safe from high hazards through effective contractor and subcontractor management tools; you gain a clear perspective on how business practices evolve.

 

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Chevron, ExxonMobil appeal over Louisiana coastal damage

Beginning in 2013, six Louisiana parishes along the coast filed 42 lawsuits accusing the oil and gas companies of violating Louisiana's State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act of 1978, a state permitting law.

Out with the old: Upgrading plant cleaning methods to prioritize safety

In the world of industrial plant operations, the phrase "we've always done it this way" has long echoed through maintenance departments.

 

Linde signs agreement to supply industrial gases to low-carbon ammonia facility in Louisiana

Linde announced it has signed a new long-term agreement with Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA and Mitsui & Co.

DOE announces new pathway to test advanced reactors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the start of a new pilot program to expedite the testing of advanced nuclear reactor designs under DOE authority outside of the national laboratories.

 
 
 

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