ONEOK Completes Acquisition of Gulf Coast NGL System
ONEOK, Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of a system of natural gas liquids (NGL) pipelines from Easton Energy for approximately $280 million.
New Tech Keeps Rail Crossings Running: TxDOT
TxDOT and several rail companies have developed a plan to keep railroad crossings operating during severe weather and power outages.
Houston City Council Passes Fiscal 2025 Budget Emphasizing Infrastructure, Drainage, More
The new FY25 General Fund Expenditure Budget, totaling $3.03 billion an increase of $74.3 million, reflects a $12 million expenditure increase from adopted budget amendments.
Lummus’ CATOFIN Technology Selected for New Plant in China
Lummus is the exclusive licensor for the CATOFIN and CATADIENE technologies, which utilize Clariant’s high-performance catalysts.
Port Houston Chief Business Equity Officer Carlecia Wright on Vision, Economic Growth and Upcoming Opportunities
As the Chief Business Equity Officer at Port Houston, Carlecia Wright’s role is multifaceted, encompassing the oversight of both internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and external business equity programs.
Noble Corporation PLC Announces Agreement to Acquire Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Noble Corporation PLC and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Noble will acquire Diamond in a stock plus cash transaction.
CG Infinity Elevates Tanya Shepherd to Senior Vice President
Thanks to Senior Vice President Tanya Shepherd’s leadership, CG Infinity now offers robust solutions for back-office technology implementation and integration.
Texas Instruments Unveils Industry’s 1st GaN IPM to Enable Smaller, More Energy-Efficient High-Voltage Motors
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications.
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June 2024
Honeywell Revolutionizes Large-Scale Battery Manufacturing with Automation Software
Honeywell announced the launch of its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software solution designed to optimize the operation of gigafactories from day one by improving battery cell yields and expediting facility startups for manufacturers.
United Adds Nearly 200 Flights for Political Conventions
United has added nearly 200 new flights to make it even easier for convention attendees and political enthusiasts to travel to this summer’s national political conventions.
Houston City Council Approves Lease Agreement for Southwest Airlines at Hobby Airport
Houston City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement that allows Southwest Airlines to lease two parcels of land at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Wednesday, May 29.
CenterPoint Energy Encourages Customers to Plan Ahead as Hurricane Season Begins
With the May 16 derecho bringing an early start to the severe weather season, safety and storm preparedness remain top-of-mind for CenterPoint Energy’s workforce.
TerraVolta Announces Flagship U.S. Lithium Project, Partnership with The Energy & Minerals Group
Based in Houston, Texas, TerraVolta was founded in 2022 by former executives in the energy and technology sectors.
PowerHouse Closes on Irving-Las Colinas Site, Entering DFW Market to Develop New State-of-The-Art Data Center Campus
The site, located at 111 Customer Way, will be home to PowerHouse Irving, a nearly one million square foot data center campus that will deliver 200 MW of power when completed.
Department of Labor to Restructure Workplace Safety, Health Regional Operations to Protect Workers
In May, the Department of Labor announced strategic changes to the structure of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regional operations designed to direct its resources effectively and make the agency more resilient.
National Grid Renewables Expands ERCOT Portfolio, Begins Operations at Copperhead Solar and Storage Project
National Grid Renewables announced the start of commercial operation at its Copperhead Solar and Storage Project (Copperhead) located in Falls County, Texas.
Entergy, NextEra Energy Resources Announce Agreement to Develop Up to 4.5 GW of New Solar & Energy Storage Projects
The five-year joint development agreement is expected to facilitate the development and construction of new solar generation and energy storage projects.
Entergy Texas Proposes New Power Plants to Support Rapid Growth in Southeast Texas
Entergy Texas says it has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to seek approval of two state-of-the-art natural gas power plants to be named Legend and Lone Star.
Mayor Whitmire Announces Compromise on Shepherd Durham Phase II Project
Mayor John Whitmire and the Memorial Heights TIRZ have reached a compromise on the design of the Shepherd Durham Phase II project that maintains the terms of the federal grant, preserves general mobility, and creates transportation options while enhancing drainage and wastewater infrastructure.