.July 1, 2025

 

 

U.S. indicates easing of ethane export rules to China

The U.S. sent letters to Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer informing the companies they could load ethane on vessels destined for China but could not unload the ethane in China without authorization.

Heavy civil site development and aggregates power LNG growth along the Gulf Coast

Material handling of aggregates, such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, plays a crucial role in the Texas and Louisiana LNG markets.

 

Ascentek announces $50M investment to expand manufacturing and distribution facility in Louisiana

The expansion in Shreveport will include new high-speed production, material handling and storage equipment that will significantly improve efficiencies in the company’s industrial fluid, lubricant and chemical manufacturing processes.

On track and on time: Becoming a leader in railroad maintenance and construction

In the high-stakes world of railroad infrastructure, where safety, precision and reliability are essential, success depends on experienced teams who deliver with consistency and care.

 

Methanex completes acquisition of OCI Global’s methanol business

As part of the transaction, first announced in September 2024, Methanex has acquired an interest in two world-scale methanol facilities in Beaumont, Texas, a low-carbon methanol production and marketing business and a currently idled methanol facility in the Netherlands.

Texas firm aims to build world's largest data energy complex with nuclear, gas and solar

Fermi America, a Texas company co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, aims to build the largest energy and data complex of its kind powered by nuclear, natural gas and solar.

 
 
 

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