In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell’s plans to shut down its Houston refinery in 2025, ONEOK’s completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, Vision RNG’s new renewable natural gas facility launch in Kentucky, record-breaking U.S. ethane exports, and insights from BIC Magazine’s Pr…

Jeremy Osterberger speaks with Greg Sizemore, VP of HSE and Workforce Development at Associated Builders and Contractors, at the ECC PerspECCtives Conference. They discuss the importance of mental health in the construction industry, emphasizing that safety extends beyond PPE to the well-being of workers. Sizemore highlights challenges such as agin…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Texas upstream jobs growth in September, Blackstone's advanced talks to acquire $3.5 billion in pipeline stakes from EQT Corp, Nova Clean Energy's new wind projects in Texas, the EIA's report on the oil and gas industry's transformation over the last 50 years, and the Port of Corp…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the U.S. Department of Energy’s $2 billion investment to bolster the power grid, Evergy’s plans for two new natural gas plants in Kansas, NextEra Energy's potential revival of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, the sale of El Dorado Oil & Gas’s former processing plant on the …

Welcome to a replay of the panel discussion on “Best practices for HS&E, economic growth, and community relations” that took place at The PRIME Expo in August 2024. Plant leaders from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Dow, OxyChem, and Lubrizol share initiatives and best practices to promote health, safety, environmental responsibility, economic growth and comm…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover new details on the Pemex gas leak at Deer Park that resulted in worker fatalities and injuries, Amazon’s $500 million investment in X-energy’s nuclear program, the EIA’s report on declining global refinery margins, Phillips 66’s planned closure of its Los Angeles-area refinery, an…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil securing the largest CO2 offshore storage site in the U.S., Vertex Energy's restart of its Mobile, Alabama, refinery hydrocracker, the EIA's forecasts for U.S. natural gas and coal production, Chevron's sale of Canadian oil assets, and the surge in Texas energy demand d…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the agreement to end the U.S. dockworker port strike, Amber Energy's potential acquisition of CITGO, Holtec International's $1.52B loan to restart Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant, ADNOC's $16B acquisition of Covestro, and Enbridge's plans for new pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Point Energy’s $1.1 billion sale to Vital Energy, Vertex Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and strategic moves by Diamondback Energy in the Permian Basin. We also discuss the completion of the Northern Lights CO2 storage facility in Norway and Constellation’s power deal with …

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover bp’s plan to sell its U.S. onshore wind business, Woodland Biofuels’ $1.35 billion investment in a biofuels facility, and EarthGrid’s $18 billion venture to modernize U.S. infrastructure. We also discuss Holland Industrial Group’s factory revitalization in South Carolina and Texas…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover OCI Global’s $2 billion sale of its methanol business, new EIA data on natural gas pipeline capacity, the impact of Hurricane Francine on oil prices, Mid South Extrusion’s $17 million expansion in Louisiana and X-ELIO’s Power Purchase Agreement with Google for sustainable energy. …

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil and ADNOC's hydrogen project in Texas, Venture Global's first LNG cargo at its Louisiana plant, Edgewater Midstream's acquisition of Shell's Sinco Pipeline, Port Houston's new CEO Charlie Jenkins, and Voyager Midstream's expansion in the Haynesville Shale. This episode …

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil’s forecast that global oil demand will exceed 100 million barrels per day through 2050, outpacing bp's predictions, ONEOK's expansion of its Permian Basin presence with a $5.9 billion acquisition of Medallion and EnLink., Port Houston's dip in container volume due to Hu…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell's acquisition of APK AG, Texas Instruments potentially securing $1.6 billion in funding for semiconductor plants, Chevron's settlement with Richmond, California, Enterprise Products Partners' acquisition of Piñon Midstream, and TMEIC Corporation Americas' relocation…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the EIA's forecast of record U.S. natural gas inventories, bp and NASA's collaboration on space and energy projects, Chevron's start of production at the deepwater Anchor project, EmberClear's new power plant proposals in Texas, and Deep Sky's launch of the world's first carbon re…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Chevron's relocation of its headquarters to Houston, the DOE's $2.2 billion investment in strengthening the U.S. electrical grid, Woodside Energy's acquisition of OCI Global's Clean Ammonia project, and JERA Nex's first U.S. solar acquisition. Plus, the EIA highlights the increasi…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Heliene and Premier Energies' announcement of a U.S. solar cell facility, Occidental's sale of Delaware Basin assets for $818 million, CF Industries advancing a carbon capture project in Mississippi with ExxonMobil, Port Houston achieving record container handling and the Bureau o…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Woodside's acquisition of Tellurian, a new Senate bill to expedite energy project approvals, natural gas price trends, Texas LNG's new tolling agreement and New Orleans' $50M EPA grant for climate initiatives. This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo. For more news on the renew…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover new polling showing strong opposition to bans on gas vehicles, Chesapeake Utilities' approved natural gas projects in Florida, Hithium Tech USA's $100 million battery facility in Texas, the rebound of U.S. jet fuel consumption, and Intersect Power's $837 million financing for new …

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the oil and gas industry's recovery from Hurricane Beryl, Devon Energy's $5 billion acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy, an oilfield explosion in Oklahoma, Austal USA's shipyard expansion in Alabama, and a carbon capture deal between 1PointFive and Microsoft. This episode is sponso…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover a federal judge's block on Biden's LNG export pause, bp's strategic shift to prioritize oil and gas over offshore wind, Aethon Energy's acquisition of Tellurian's assets, Transco's FERC approval for a major pipeline project, and Argent's plans for a new LNG facility. This episode …

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the NTSB's findings on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, Heirloom's new direct air capture facilities in Louisiana, a major solar project in Texas, Air Liquide's advancements in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production at ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility, and the expected…

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Fluor Corporation's joint venture managing the Pantex Plant, a new strategy for transitioning coal power stations to renewable energy, Equatic's commencement of North America's first ocean-based carbon dioxide removal plant, a U.S. Senate bill accelerating nuclear energy deploymen…

In the premiere episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover three major stories: Element Fuels' new hydrogen-powered refinery in Texas, the strategic merger of Noble Corporation and Diamond Offshore Drilling, and the groundbreaking of the Natrium Demonstration Project in Wyoming, an advanced nuclear reactor initiative. For more new…

In this podcast, Steve Prusak, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, talks about his new role, major projects and industry challenges. Prusak, with 30 years of industry experience, provides insights into the company's ongoing efforts, future plans and Chevron Phillips Chemical's view on sustainability in chemical industry. He expresses hi…

In this podcast, join Jeremy Osterberger as he sits down with Mick Kaefer, President of CAM Industrial Solutions, for an insightful discussion on the company's evolution.BIC Magazine による

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Scott Barringer, President and CEO of PALA Group, a Gulf Coast-based industrial contractor established in 1973, celebrating 50 years of success. Scott highlights PALA Group's journey from its origins in sugar refineries to becoming an employee-owned company in 2008. Diversification, including acquisitions like US Fusio…

BIC Magazine's Natalia Bien is joined by Dr. Ashleigh McWilliams, senior analytical chemist at INEOS Olefins and Polymers. Dr. McWilliams shares her experiences working in STEM, her passion for empowering women in manufacturing, and the importance of work-life balance. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and …

Regina Davis, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery manager, talks with BIC Magazine about the Baton Rouge Refinery Integrated Competitiveness Suite (BRRIC). She gives insight into the updates made to the Baton Rouge site and how the BRRIC suite will improve the sites competitiveness. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry…

Brooks Lobingier, director of information technology for Port of Corpus Christi, discusses the Ports recent ISO 27001 Certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). He also discusses the evolution of cybersecurity in maritime commerce and the Ports commitment to continually maintaining and enhancing the ISMS.…

Kendra Lee, Chairman and CEO of Merichem Company, discusses with BIC Magazine the process behind the sale of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products.BIC Magazine による

Jeremy Osterbeger interviews Stephen Toups, CEO of Turner Industries. Toups discusses Turner's involvement in recent projects, how leadership is vital to Turner's success and tells us how the company maintains its high safety record. For more energy industry news, visit: https://www.bicmagazine.com/BIC Magazine による

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Christina Mahally, North American Marketing Director for Dow Polyurethanes. They discuss Dow's recent investment in a new MDI distillation and pre-polymers facility at their Freeport, TX manufacturing site.BIC Magazine による

Explore leadership styles, curiosity's role, and the value of humility in a conversation with Kerry Siggins, StoneAge CEO and author of "The Ownership Mindset" ahead of the book's October 17, 2023 release.BIC Magazine による

Chad Burke, President & CEO at Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, discusses the upcoming Gulf Coast Industry Forum. Explore the impressive panelists, event highlights, and discover how to access more information and register for this must-attend event that brings together Houston's business community to foster growth and collaboration in the Gu…

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Heather Lyons, Site Director for Seadrift Operations at Dow, to learn about their partnership with X-energy and the groundbreaking small modular reactor project aimed at providing safe, reliable, and zero carbon emissions power to the Seadrift site. Discover how this aligns with Dow's Decarbonize & Grow strategy and th…

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Dick Westney, Director of R/MW Consulting Inc., discussing the Sponsor-Only session at ECC Perspective Conference. Explore changing project portfolios, success metrics, resource acquisition, and risk management in the energy transition.BIC Magazine による

World Energy VP of Business Development Joe Ran shares how the company has remained at the forefront in developing the next generation of decarbonization solutions.BIC Magazine による

ABC National VP of Regulatory Labor and State Affairs Ben Brubeck and Performance Contractors Strategic Development Manager Brandon Mabile break down the Inflation Reduction Act, a new and complex budget and reconciliation bill affecting industrial contractors. To learn more visit: abc.org/iraBIC Magazine による

BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger joins Rozena Dendy for the successful startup of its Beaumont refinery expansion, which adds 250,000 b/d of capacity to one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast.BIC Magazine による

From a garage project, to a dream. FORTRESS was born on innovation and implementation.BIC Magazine による

The low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and carbon capture facility is expected to produce one billion cubic feet of low-carbon hydrogen per day.BIC Magazine による

Jeremy Osterberger sits down with Advisian Americas' VP of UMLNG to talk about LNG markets for 2023, the demand for energy expansion, and more. Learn more about the 4th American LNG Forum.bicmagazine による

Jeremy Osterberger sits down with James Murphy to talk about the upcoming ECC-EXTRA Conference in New Orleans on February 15-16. Learn more about Afterburner and the ECC.bicmagazine による

Middleton discusses the similarities and differences between the Oil and Gas and Tech industries.bicmagazine による

Heimbach discusses LyondellBasell's Alliance Partnerships in Action program and headwinds the industry is currently facing.bicmagazine による

BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger visits ExxonMobil’s BLADE project in Beaumont, Texas, and talks over the project’s status with Dendy, as well as the potential completion date even through the pandemic. BLADE is short for Beaumont Light Atmospheric Distillation Expansion. The modular build project will be a third crude unit within the facility’s e…

Jerry Lebold of BASF talks with BIC’s Jeremy Osterberger about final phase of Geismar site expansion and provides insight into spearheading the significant project.bicmagazine による

Board execs from the Association for the Capital Projects Engineering & Construction Community discuss the many transitions occurring in industry, and share details with BIC on the annual ECC fall conference.bicmagazine による

The 16th Annual Industrial Procurement Forum keynote speaker Mark Mallett updates BIC Magazine about Freeport LNG’s expansion project, supply-chain challenges, and more.bicmagazine による