.August 12, 2025

 

 

New shipbuilding rules could derail U.S. LNG export boom

Under new mandates proposed by the U.S. Trade Representative, beginning in 2028, a total of 1% of America’s LNG exports must be carried via U.S.-flagged vessels.

Heat exchanger plugs for ASME-PCC2 compliance

Torq N' Seal® plugs are a critical component in the maintenance and safe management of heat exchangers, particularly in industries where operational efficiency and equipment integrity are paramount.

 

U.S. United Steelworkers union sets proposals for next refinery worker contract

The current four-year contract covering 30,000 workers expires shortly after 12 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2026. The USW members work at refineries that account for over half of national crude oil processing capacity.

The PRIME Expo, August 19

Join your colleagues at industry’s premier conference and networking event at the Pasadena Convention Center. Learn to optimize your plant reliability, proactively manage risk and hire, develop and retain talent. Network with hundreds of plant and department managers, supervisors and frontline workers involved in inspection & maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds and process digitalization.

 

Energy Transfer announces pipeline project

The Transwestern Pipeline is to increase the supply of natural gas to markets throughout Arizona and New Mexico from Energy Transfer’s premier asset base in the prolific Permian Basin.

Cheniere and JERA sign long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement

Under the SPA, JERA has agreed to purchase approximately 1.0 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Cheniere Marketing on a free-on-board basis from 2029 through 2050.

 
 

Enerpac Experience Days Americas

Join Enerpac in Deer Park, TX, to see its latest heavy lifting, industrial tools, bolting and portable machining innovations in action.

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Attends: Schafer's Industry Night hosted by REPCON

  • BIC Webinar: How integrated EHS solutions improve safety and replace spreadsheets
  • BIC Video: NCCER study reveals craft training ROI
  • Featured Content: Properties of high-viscosity foam agents and their influence on proportioning systems
 

Upcoming Industry Events

  • The PRIME Expo - August 19, Pasadena, TX

  • The Energy Expo 2025 - August 20-21, Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • 28th Annual Heroes Charity Golf Tournament - August 24-25, Grapevine, TX

  • 2025 AFPM Summit - August 25-28, Grapevine, TX
 

CRY8128 Ultrasonic Imager

With 200 microphones and 100kHz bandwidth, this state-of-the-art camera detects leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical deterioration with unmatched precision. Displays thermal & acoustic imaging simultaneously plus generates reports.

Top Jobs of the Week

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