.March 19, 2024

Port of New Orleans container-on-barge service sets new record

The Port of New Orleans marked 20,500 container moves by barge during calendar year 2023, the highest since starting the service in 2016 with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Ingram Marine Group. Read More

Safety first, finish faster: The onsite heat treatment solution

In the fast-paced world of industrial onsite heat treatment, safety is a non-negotiable priority. The absence of stringent safety measures, procedures and tech advancements poses significant risks to lives and operational sustainability.

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Kimmeridge proposes merger with SilverBow Resources

Kimmeridge delivered a proposal to the SilverBow Resources Board of Directors to combine Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG) and SilverBow. The KTG assets have an equity value of $1.1 billion and an expected enterprise value of $1.4 billion at closing of the proposed transaction. Read More

DOE announces $2 billion loan for construction of new lithium processing plant

The project is located next to a mine site that contains the largest proven lithium reserves in North America. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to produce approximately 40,000 mt/yr of battery-grade lithium carbonate for use in lithium-ion batteries. Read More

U.S. pump prices set to jump as refinery outages nip supply

U.S. motorists are likely to see gasoline prices turn sharply higher in the coming weeks as major refinery outages have cut supplies ahead of a seasonal jump in demand. Read More

Shell lowers 2030 carbon emissions reduction target

Shell's retreat follows a similar move by rival bp last year as many governments around the world slowed down the roll out of climate policies and delayed targets amid soaring energy costs and supply concerns. Read More

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