.April 24, 2025

 

 

Two DOE critical minerals projects added to Federal Permitting Dashboard

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council announced increased transparency and accountability for the federal permitting of two DOE critical minerals projects.

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Built for her: The next generation of AR/FR workwear is here

For years, women working in the most demanding industrial environments have faced a frustrating, even dangerous reality: their protective workwear wasn’t made for them. Until now. Read More

 

Distillate and jet fuel contribute to record U.S. petroleum product exports in 2024

Annual U.S. petroleum product exports increased by 495,000 b/d as U.S. exports of distillate fuel oil, typically sold as diesel, and jet fuel increased compared with 2023, while exports of total motor gasoline decreased. Read More

Port Houston volumes rebound in March

Port Houston’s March container activity marked a rebound after a fog-impacted February. Container volumes reached 386,864 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for the month, a 7% increase compared to March 2023 and the busiest March on record. Read More

 

Trina Storage North America and FlexGen partner to deliver 371 MWh grid-scale energy storage system in Houston

Trina Storage has partnered with FlexGen, a battery energy storage solution and energy management software provider, to deliver a 371 MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas. Read More

Crescent Energy completes sale of non-operated Permian Basin assets

Crescent Energy Company announced the closing of the sale of non-operated Permian Basin assets to a private buyer for $83 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. Read More

 

B-RAD X 3000

The B-RAD X 3000 is a powerful, battery-powered torque wrench for heavy-duty industrial applications. It boasts 3000 ft. lbs of torque, 30% faster performance than previous models and 40% more torque cycles per charge. With 4% accuracy to target, torque and angle functionality and enhanced safety features, the X 3000 sets a new standard for efficient and precise bolting. Read More

Valuable Resources

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Upcoming Industry Events

  • RefComm Expoconference 2025 - April 28-May 2, Galveston, TX
  • 2025 Annual VPPPA Safety Conference - May 19-22, Corpus Christi, TX
  • NISTM 27th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show - May 23-25, Orlando, FL
  • Solar & Energy Storage Summit - May 23-24, Denver, CO

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