Diamond Offshore Announces New Drillship Commitment
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. announced that it has entered into a contract with BOE Exploration & Production LLC for the Ocean BlackRhino for work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
KBR’s Blue Ammonia Technology Selected for Shell Blue Horizons Project in Oman
KBR announced its blue ammonia technology has been selected by Shell for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman.
VIA Ranks Top in Customer Satisfaction Ratings, Scale Suggests
VIA Metropolitan Transit customers have given the San Antonio-area transit agency the highest customer satisfaction rating for the first part of 2024, according to a national rating scale that scores several U.S. transit agencies on customer experience metrics.
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.
Port Houston Approved for Cold Treatment
Port Houston announced its approval by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to handle cold treatment cargo.
DART Silver Line Testing to Begin Between Richardson and Plano
Residents in Plano and Richardson will soon be able to catch a glimpse of the new Silver Line trains in town with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) set to begin testing Monday, July 22.
Guidelines for Permitting After a Hurricane: What Every Contractor Should Know
Dive in and discover the key steps to prepare for and recover from the wrath of powerful storms.
Texas Instruments Pioneers Magnetic Packaging Tech for Power Modules
Texas Instruments introduced six new power modules designed to improve power density, enhance efficiency and reduce EMI.
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.
Houston Airports Employees Support Colleagues Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, City of Houston employees working at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) have banded together to support their colleagues who were affected by the storm.
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.
Clark Construction Building in Airports Nationwide, Including IAH
Clark Construction is working with its aviation partners to build the infrastructure that improves efficiency and maximizes comfort and convenience for the travelers who take to the skies, including at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Port Houston Welcomes Arrival of Hybrid-Electric Cranes
Port Houston announced the arrival of six hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
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.
Avoid Costly Mistakes: Importance of Proper Permits for Post-Storm Repairs in Houston
The PermitUsNow team has extensive experience with storms that cause severe structural damage, including cracked external walls, shattered windows, ripped-off bricks, blown-off roofs, and busted frames.
Subcontractors USA Hosts 2024 Top 25 Prime & Sub Contractors Supplier Diversity Champions Luncheon
Subcontractors USA would like to thank every prime contractor, subcontractor, diverse supplier, agency and professional who attended this year’s Top 25 Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and Supplier Diversity Awards Luncheon.
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July 2024