Entergy Texas Applies for Federal Grant Funding to Make Port Arthur Electric System More Resilient
Entergy Texas is seeking federal grants for the second year in a row to improve the resiliency of the power grid in Port Arthur, Texas.
CenterPoint Energy Launches Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative
CenterPoint Energy announced its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative on Monday, August 5, which includes a series of immediate actions to improve resiliency and reduce the risk of outages from the next major storm or hurricane.
Applied Carbon Raises $21.5M to Deploy Groundbreaking Biochar Technology that Increases Soil Health and Sequesters Carbon
Applied Carbon, formerly known as Climate Robotics, has developed a mobile, in-field solution that picks up agricultural crop residue left after harvesting and converts it into biochar in a single pass.
bp Gives Go-Ahead for 6th Operated Hub, Kaskida, in the US Gulf of Mexico
Kaskida will be bp’s sixth hub in the Gulf of Mexico, featuring a new floating production platform with the capacity to produce 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day from six wells in the first phase.
CITGO Commits $100K to Houston Disaster Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Beryl
In response to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, CITGO is donating $100,000 to support local disaster relief efforts being conducted by the Houston Food Bank (HFB), Catholic Charities, and Team Rubicon.
Entergy Empowering Future Generations by Supporting HBCUs
Entergy is proud to continue its longstanding support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a 10-year, $20 million commitment.
Quanta Services Acquires Cupertino Electric, Electrical Infrastructure Solutions Provider to the Technology and Renewable Energy Industries
Quanta Services, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of Cupertino Electric, Inc., a premier electrical infrastructure solutions provider to the technology, renewable energy and infrastructure and commercial industries.
Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Awarded to San Antonio
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and mitigate climate pollution associated with transportation-related emissions.
bp Signs Deal with Simon to Expand Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network in US
bp announced a deal for the company’s global EV charging business, bp pulse, to install and operate EV charging Gigahubs on 75 sites with Simon, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations.
CenterPoint Energy Restores Power to 92% of Impacted Customers Post Hurricane Beryl
CenterPoint Energy has now restored power to 92% of impacted customers and plans to restore electricity to approximately 98% of impacted customers by the end of day on Wednesday, July 17.
Archaea Energy and Republic Services Celebrate First RNG Plant in Partnership
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and Republic Services celebrated the first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in the companies’ Lightning Renewables joint venture.
Entergy Texas Announces Resiliency Plan to Strengthen the Southeast Texas Power Grid
Entergy Texas recently filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of Phase I of its comprehensive Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan.
Argus Launches New Indexes to Increase US Polyethylene Market Transparency
Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus is launching a suite of indexes based on polyethylene transactions in the United States.
Lummus Announces Heater Supply Awards from Reliance Industries
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced awards from Reliance Industries Ltd. to supply four Short Residence Time ethylene cracking heaters at two facilities in India.
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Accepting Applications for its Second Grant Cycle of 2024
The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications for its second and final 2024 grant cycle through July 26.
Project Canary and Houston-Based Tachyus Announce Partnership
The agreement, which expands Project Canary’s multiple technology partnerships, combines Project Canary’s unique Carbon Portal features with Tachyus’s leading GHG regulatory reporting features for clients in the oil and gas sector.
Drax Donates More Than $291K to Non-Profits Focused on STEM Education, the Environment
Renewable energy company Drax has announced that five U.S. non-profits will receive $291,585 as part of the Drax Foundation’s latest round of donations.
energyRe Secures Contracts to Supply Clean Power to U.S. Department of Defense Facilities
energyRe announced two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) to provide clean energy to U.S. Department of Defense facilities in the Southeastern United States.
CenterPoint Energy Awards Nearly $230K in Grants to Communities to Fund Safety-Related Projects
This year, CenterPoint Energy’s Community Safety Grant program awarded more than 90 grants totaling nearly $230,000 in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas to fund safety-related equipment and projects in local communities.
Latest Technological Advancements that Have the Potential to Expand Business Opportunities in 2024
In the year 2024, subcontractors have access to a fantastic array of technical developments that allow them to expand their business options and significantly improve their capabilities.