New Guardrail Design Will Protect Motorcyclists: TxDOT
To help improve safety for motorcyclists, TxDOT looked into some of the factors causing severe injuries during motorcycle crashes.
Cypress Creek Renewables Adds Clean, Dispatchable Solar and Storage to the ERCOT Grid with Newest Operational Project
Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading solar and storage developer and independent power producer, announced that it has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas.
ATI names Netta Washington to Lead HPMC Segment
ATI Inc. announced that Netta Washington has joined as Executive Vice President, leading the company’s High Performance Materials and Components (HPMC) segment.
Unemployment Rate for Tech Occupations Ticks Down, CompTIA Reporting Shows
The national unemployment rate for technology occupations edged downward to 2.8% in April following an unusual spike earlier in the year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
PVAMU Receives Grant to Help Train Students in Computing
Prairie View A&M University received a new grant to help train students in computing to address social issues affecting rural communities.
Lummus to Provide Digital Solutions to Haldia Petrochemicals
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract by Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL) for digitalization services at HPL’s ethylene plant in West Bengal, India.
Resilient Energy Inc. Announces Major Breakthrough
Resilient Energy, Inc., also known as RENI, announced an inaugural order received by its recently acquired powerhouse, Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc (“CADI”).
Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Texas: TxDOT
Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas in 2023, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.
Plus Power Secures Additional $82 Million of Tax Equity for Battery Storage Projects
Plus Power, which leads the sector for developing, owning, and operating standalone energy storage, has raised a total of approximately $2 billion for five total facilities in Arizona and Texas since October 2023.
Entergy Texas Hosts Inaugural Southeast Texas Energy Leadership Summit
Entergy Texas hosted the inaugural Southeast Texas Energy Leadership Summit, which connected over 200 industry, community and political leaders to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative approaches essential for meeting the region’s evolving energy needs.
‘Connecting Texas 2050’: TxDOT Introduces Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
Connecting Texas 2050 sets a foundation for creating an innovative, multimodal transportation system to move people and freight safely and efficiently throughout the state while supporting future growth.
Lithium-Ion Battery Additive Trinohex® Ultra Earns REACH Approval in Korea
Ascend Performance Materials’ electrolyte additive for lithium-ion batteries has earned REACH approval in Korea, further expanding the availability of this unique material.
Talos Energy Announces Organizational Updates
Talos Energy Inc. announced updates to its organization that support Talos’s growth and strategic priorities and the recently closed QuarterNorth Energy Inc. acquisition.
Entergy Texas’ First Solar Resource Helps Customers Meet Sustainability Goals
The Umbriel Solar facility is Entergy Texas’ first contracted solar resource that was selected through a renewables-focused request for proposals.
Southwest Airlines to Cease Operations at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston Airports is working with Southwest Airlines to transition air service after it made the decision to cease operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Port Houston Awarded Nearly $27M for Clean Truck Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions.
Communication Technology Services Expands Presence with New Texas Office
Communication Technology Services, an in-building and campus connectivity solution provider, announced the opening of its new office in Carrollton, Texas.
Manhattan Construction Co. Recognized as Top Safety Leader Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors
Manhattan Construction Co. announced it has earned a National Safety Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which was presented at the 34th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Noble Builders Solidifies Partnership with OSHA for Enhanced Safety Measures
Noble Builders announced its recent partnership signing with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Bolivia Switches to Argus for Oil Pricing
Bolivian state-owned oil company YPFB has switched to global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus as the basis for pricing imported supplies of crude and petroleum products.