| PU: Rising labor, piping prices lift U.S. ethane cracker costs
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Employees who relentlessly pursue the identification and remediation of hazards with full support from all levels of management contribute to a culture that allows everyone to be safer each and every day. Read more...
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Bulk material costs for Gulf Coast construction projects rose by almost 4% in 2016 as tightening global steel and U.S. labor markets continue to pressure prices, reported Petrochemcial Update. Read more...
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With the Texas Legislature now in session as of Jan. 17, industry has plenty to be optimistic about. Read more…
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In 2015, the refining industry experienced record margins, so much so that businesses quickly reacted to the hot market by rushing design phases of projects and setting very aggressive schedule targets while setting conservative cost targets. Read more...
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A Kinder Morgan Inc natural gas pipeline exploded last week in southern Texas, Reuters reported. Read more...
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Differing estimates between would-be buyers and LyondellBasell Industries over the value of the company's Houston refinery resulted in Lyondell's inability to sell the plant last year. Read more...
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Passive fire protection (PFP) is the latest evolution in fire protection strategy, and it works in two ways: first, it protects the structures that support pipe racks, vessels, and equipment, and second, it can slow the heat gain of stored volatile fluids to prevent a pressure relieving event. To get the full details on PFP, register to attend a free live webinar on February 28, 2017. Read more...
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Upcoming industry events
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Topsides, Platforms and Hulls Conference and Exhibition, February 21-23, New Orleans, LA
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Industrial Trades Career Fair, February 22, Lafayette, LA
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Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference, February 27-March 2, Houston, TX
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2017 Houston Economic Outlook, February 28, Pasadena, TX
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PFP: Designing Systems for Passive Fire Protection, February 28, free webinar
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Industry White Papers and Resources
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VIDEO: High-pressure Cleaning Services
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