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Gulf Coast shifts to become a crude oil exporter
Gross exports of crude oil from the Gulf Coast hit a record 2.3 million b/d at the end of 2018.
New ISO standard calculates product lifecycle environmental costs
The researchers say that many different aspects are taken into consideration and can include energy consumption, climate impact, material use and emissions into water, air and soil.
Amarinth’s scalable pump seal support system ATUs are ideally suited to short lead time contracts
A scalable, configurable range of pump seal support system Automatic Top Up Units is designed and manufactured in-house and can be completed to meet short lead time contracts.
Report highlights energy sector hiring trends
Hiring difficulty was highlighted as a growing problem by virtually all sectors as employers reported having trouble finding qualified workers.
New air pressure regulator provides high repeatability under variable high-flow conditions
A new air pressure regulator provides high accuracy and repeatability while experiencing variable flow conditions with air flow rates up to 250 SCFM.
Yaskawa helps saw manufacturer solve a knotty problem
Yaskawa servos help cut imperfection out of a board in the blink of an eye.
Shale gas growth realigns roles for producers and pipelines
Natural gas produced from the region now flows to the U.S. Gulf Coast for processing into liquefied natural gas destined for export markets that are new to domestic producers.
Armstrong unveils new IPS 4000 controller for multi-pump installations with variable load demands
The automation solution is designed for commercial HVAC pumping stations of up to 8 pumps and 16 zones.
Advanced Motion Controls launches the FE060-25-EM and the FlexPro drive family
The FE060-25-EM drive runs on 10 to 55 V DC, communicates over EtherCAT and supports incremental encoder and BISS C-Mode feedback.
Welding method merges metal and glass
The method uses picosecond-duration laser pulses to join the two seemingly incompatible materials.
As Japan restarts its nukes, LNG imports fall
Eight years after the Fukushima accident, Japan has nine operating nuclear units back online with a total electricity generation capacity of 8.7 gigawatts.
Corpus Christi LNG export facility enters service
Substantial completion of the first train of the Corpus Christi liquefaction project occurred Feb. 28.
New high-speed face milling cutter for non-ferrous applications improves efficiency and tool setup
Tungaloy is introducing TungSpeed-Mill, an advanced series of high-speed face milling cutters for efficient finishing of ISO N materials.
The technology roadmap: What is it and why is it important?
A technology roadmap is defined as a planning technique to create strategic long-term and flexible plans for technology developments, adjustments and technology initiatives over time.
New Honeywell switches reduce risk of explosions in hazardous environments
The switches are designed for use in household appliances and other hazardous locations where flammable gases may be present.
KBR books energy sector engineering contracts
The firm will provide engineering services for an ExxonMobil refinery expansion in Texas and a proposed LNG export facility in Mexico.
Upcycled PET could help eliminate single-use plastic waste, according to NREL
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have found a way to turn polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into a more valuable plastic, thereby creating an economic incentive to eliminate waste and address the world's plastics pollution problem.
Recycled water could quench LA's thirst by 2035
Tentative plans include making equipment upgrades at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, new groundwater wells and construction of a 15 mile pipeline.
Automaker plans $4.5 billion investment to expand capacity
The move would increase capacity to meet demand for its Jeep and Ram brands, including production of two new Jeep branded products as well as electrified models.
Natural gas use spiked during January's polar vortex
Hourly electricity load in MISO peaked at 100.9 GW on Jan. 30 and natural gas use for heating rose to record levels as people in the Upper Midwest stayed home in bitter winter cold.