BIC Magazine Podcast Network: Recent Episodes
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Jeremy Osterberger and David Cresson, president & CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association and Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance discuss industry growth, capital investments and LCA’s role as the voice of Louisiana’s chemical sector.
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Jeremy Osterberger and Russell Klinegardner, president and CEO of HASC discuss advancing safety excellence, expanding services and tackling workforce challenges in the petrochemical and refining industries.
🌐 Learn more about the Health and Safety Council: https://www.hasc.com/
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Join Jeremy Osterberger in this exclusive conversation with Tom Yura, president and CEO of UBE C1 Chemicals America and board chair of GBRIA (Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance).
Tom breaks down UBE's $500M investment in South Louisiana, the first U.S. DMC/EMC production facility and the region’s emergence as a clean energy and chemical manufacturing hub.
Learn how UBE is working with local contractors, schools and organizations like GBRIA to build a skilled workforce, enhance safety through training and robotics and drive sustainable growth across Ascension Parish and beyond.
Learn more about UBE and GBRIA's economic development efforts in Louisiana.
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Jeremy Osterberger visits Wildcat Golf Course in Houston for a powerful day of purpose, connection, and community at the Industry Business Roundtable’s annual golf tournament.
Jeremy speaks with Willie Wells, President and CEO of the Industry Business Roundtable, and Pastor Randy Miller of Nova Vita Mental Wellness, the event’s charitable beneficiary.
🌐 Dive into the Safety Excellence Awards program, its impact, best practices, and what’s coming up at the June 12 seminar: industrybusinessroundtable.us
🧠 Discover how Nova Vita is making mental health counseling more accessible and how you can support their mission: novavitamentalwellness.com
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In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Dow and X-Energy’s permit application for a small modular reactor in Texas, CenterPoint Energy's sale of its natural gas distribution business, TG Natural Resources' $525 million acquisition of Chevron's East Texas assets, Phillips 66’s $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC Y-Grade, and EnCap Investments and Double Eagle’s $2.5 billion expansion in the Permian Basin.
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EnergyNews #Nuclear #NaturalGas
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover First Hydrogen’s expansion into nuclear power for green hydrogen production, Voyager Midstream’s latest pipeline acquisition from Phillips 66, record-breaking U.S. natural gas pipeline expansions, and NRG Energy’s $560 million purchase of six Texas power plants.
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EnergyNews #NaturalGas #Nuclear
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Chevron’s interest in Phillips 66’s chemical venture stake, the EIA’s forecast of U.S. fuel inventories hitting their lowest levels since 2000, the Senate’s vote to overturn the Biden administration’s methane fee, Golden Pass LNG’s export permit extension, and Covestro’s strides toward climate neutrality at its Baytown site.
📰 For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit: https://www.bicmagazine.com/
EnergyNews #Chevron #Methane
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Diamondback Energy’s $4 billion acquisition in the Midland Basin, Ørsted’s revised $30 billion offshore wind investment plan, the rapid rise of renewable diesel consumption on the U.S. West Coast, Venture Global’s LNG milestone, and the launch of Mississippi’s newest solar park.
📰 For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit: https://www.bicmagazine.com/
EnergyNews #OffshoreWind #LNG
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we break down Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s latest order prioritizing energy production, ONEOK and MPLX’s joint venture for a new LPG export terminal in Texas City, falling natural gas prices across major U.S. hubs, potential U.S. crude export declines amid a trade war with China, and America’s reliance on imported uranium.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com.
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss LyondellBasell’s closure of its Houston refinery, the EIA's forecast for retail gas prices, Kinder Morgan’s proposed $3 billion South System Expansion 4 Project, former President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration, and the Department of Energy’s $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E’s Project Polaris. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com.
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss Constellation's billion-dollar clean energy contracts, Biden's offshore drilling ban and its potential reversal by Trump, NASA and Westinghouse's collaboration on space microreactors, Phillips 66's $2.2 billion NGL acquisition, and Texas ports' $713.9 billion economic impact.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #OilAndGas #Infrastructure
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the BIC Weekly Industry Report! In this special year-end episode, we’re taking a look back at the biggest stories that shaped the energy sector in 2024. From TerraPower’s Natrium Demonstration Project to ExxonMobil’s Baytown expansion, Venture Global’s LNG terminal, and ConocoPhillips’ acquisition of Marathon Oil, these headlines are drove innovation and change in the industry. Tune in for a retrospective on the most impactful moments of the year!
This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #TopStories2024 #CleanEnergy #ExxonMobil #LNG
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss INEOS Energy’s acquisition of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas assets, Venture Global’s milestone at the Plaquemines LNG facility, the resolution of the Detroit Marathon refinery strike, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ plans for the world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant, and the EPA’s approval of California’s 2035 gas-only vehicle phase-out plan.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #EnergyIndustry #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #EnergyStock #EnergyInvesting
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Chevron's upgrade of its Pasadena refinery, CPS Energy and OCI's announcement of a major battery energy storage system in Texas, U.S. natural gas production trends, Chevron and ExxonMobil's exploration into low-carbon power solutions for AI, and Dow's partnership with Macquarie in a $2.4 billion infrastructure deal. This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #OilAndGas #Chevron #SustainableEnergy #NaturalGas #Infrastructure
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil’s leadership shakeup as Liam Mallon retires, Shell’s sale of its Sinco pipeline system to Edgewater Midstream, Dow’s adhesives divestment to Arkema, ONEOK’s expanded NGL infrastructure in Texas, and Woodside’s updated Louisiana LNG plans. This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #OilAndGas #Sustainability #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss ConocoPhillips’ acquisition of Marathon Oil, ExxonMobil and partners’ $135M Fort Worth recycling center, falling Thanksgiving gas prices, and Westinghouse and CORE POWER’s innovative floating nuclear power plants. This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #GasPrices #SustainableEnergy #NuclearEnergy #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil's $200M recycling expansion aiming to process 1 billion pounds of plastic waste, the DOE's $2.2B investment in hydrogen hubs creating thousands of jobs, ExxonMobil's lithium deal to bolster EV battery production, ONEOK’s $1.2B pipeline sale, and Port Houston’s $25M infrastructure grant.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety and rental solution. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #CleanEnergy, #HydrogenHubs, #RecyclingInnovation, #EnergyTransition #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Shell's legal win in The Hague that could set a climate precedent, sparking debate at COP29, Coterra Energy's announcement of a roughly $4 billion acquisition in the Permian Basin, a surge in renewable fuel credits amid rising soy oil costs, Louisiana Chemical Association's search for new leadership, and Dataprana's high-tech data center project in Texas.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #ClimateDebate #PermianBasin #RenewableFuel #DataCenterTech
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell’s plans to shut down its Houston refinery in 2025, ONEOK’s completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, Vision RNG’s new renewable natural gas facility launch in Kentucky, record-breaking U.S. ethane exports, and insights from BIC Magazine’s President and COO Jeremy Osterberger on generative AI’s transformative impact on the energy industry.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
Jeremy Osterberger speaks with Greg Sizemore, VP of HSE and Workforce Development at Associated Builders and Contractors, at the ECC PerspECCtives Conference.
They discuss the importance of mental health in the construction industry, emphasizing that safety extends beyond PPE to the well-being of workers.
Sizemore highlights challenges such as aging workforce, veteran transitions, and rising suicide rates, introducing ABC’s “Total Human Health” program and the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention as key initiatives to address these issues.
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In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Texas upstream jobs growth in September, Blackstone's advanced talks to acquire $3.5 billion in pipeline stakes from EQT Corp, Nova Clean Energy's new wind projects in Texas, the EIA's report on the oil and gas industry's transformation over the last 50 years, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority's $105 million investment in zero-emissions equipment to enhance environmental efforts.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #EnergyInfrastructure #TexasJobs #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the U.S. Department of Energy’s $2 billion investment to bolster the power grid, Evergy’s plans for two new natural gas plants in Kansas, NextEra Energy's potential revival of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, the sale of El Dorado Oil & Gas’s former processing plant on the Eagle Ford Shale, and $196 million in federal grants to upgrade aging natural gas pipelines across the U.S. This episode is sponsored by Dräger. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com. #EnergyNews #EnergyInfrastructure #GridResilience #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
Welcome to a replay of the panel discussion on “Best practices for HS&E, economic growth, and community relations” that took place at The PRIME Expo in August 2024.
Plant leaders from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Dow, OxyChem, and Lubrizol share initiatives and best practices to promote health, safety, environmental responsibility, economic growth and community relations. The panel was hosted by BIC Magazine and the East Harris County Manufacturers Association, a coalition of nearly 120 plant sites serving one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world.
Learn more about The PRIME Expo.
This panel was sponsored by Kent.
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In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover new details on the Pemex gas leak at Deer Park that resulted in worker fatalities and injuries, Amazon’s $500 million investment in X-energy’s nuclear program, the EIA’s report on declining global refinery margins, Phillips 66’s planned closure of its Los Angeles-area refinery, and ExxonMobil’s sale of part of its Bakken shale assets in North Dakota following its Pioneer acquisition.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #NuclearEnergy #GasLeak #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil securing the largest CO2 offshore storage site in the U.S., Vertex Energy's restart of its Mobile, Alabama, refinery hydrocracker, the EIA's forecasts for U.S. natural gas and coal production, Chevron's sale of Canadian oil assets, and the surge in Texas energy demand driven by data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #NaturalGas #Cryptocurrency #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the latest on the ongoing U.S. dockworker port strike, Amber Energy's potential acquisition of CITGO, Holtec International's $1.52B loan to restart Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant, ADNOC's $16B acquisition of Covestro, and Enbridge's plans for new pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #NuclearEnergy #Strike #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Point Energy’s $1.1 billion sale to Vital Energy, Vertex Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and strategic moves by Diamondback Energy in the Permian Basin. We also discuss the completion of the Northern Lights CO2 storage facility in Norway and Constellation’s power deal with Microsoft to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #Acquisitions #CarbonCapture #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover bp’s plan to sell its U.S. onshore wind business, Woodland Biofuels’ $1.35 billion investment in a biofuels facility, and EarthGrid’s $18 billion venture to modernize U.S. infrastructure. We also discuss Holland Industrial Group’s factory revitalization in South Carolina and Texas LNG Brownsville’s new agreement to support LNG exports.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #WindEnergy #LNG #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks #downstream
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover OCI Global’s $2 billion sale of its methanol business, new EIA data on natural gas pipeline capacity, the impact of Hurricane Francine on oil prices, Mid South Extrusion’s $17 million expansion in Louisiana and X-ELIO’s Power Purchase Agreement with Google for sustainable energy.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #NaturalGas #OilPrices #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks #downstream
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil and ADNOC's hydrogen project in Texas, Venture Global's first LNG cargo at its Louisiana plant, Edgewater Midstream's acquisition of Shell's Sinco Pipeline, Port Houston's new CEO Charlie Jenkins, and Voyager Midstream's expansion in the Haynesville Shale.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #HydrogenProject #LNGCargo #MidstreamAcquisition #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil’s forecast that global oil demand will exceed 100 million barrels per day through 2050, outpacing bp's predictions, ONEOK's expansion of its Permian Basin presence with a $5.9 billion acquisition of Medallion and EnLink., Port Houston's dip in container volume due to Hurricane Beryl, and Ice Industries and BWX Technologies significant expansions in manufacturing and nuclear fuel services.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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NuclearEnergy #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks #downstream
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell's acquisition of APK AG, Texas Instruments potentially securing $1.6 billion in funding for semiconductor plants, Chevron's settlement with Richmond, California, Enterprise Products Partners' acquisition of Piñon Midstream, and TMEIC Corporation Americas' relocation and expansion in Texas.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergySector #Acquisitions #Manufacturing #Sustainability #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting #DownstreamNews
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the EIA's forecast of record U.S. natural gas inventories, bp and NASA's collaboration on space and energy projects, Chevron's start of production at the deepwater Anchor project, EmberClear's new power plant proposals in Texas, and Deep Sky's launch of the world's first carbon removal center in Canada.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergySector #NaturalGas #SpaceExploration #CarbonRemoval #CleanEnergy #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Chevron's relocation of its headquarters to Houston, the DOE's $2.2 billion investment in strengthening the U.S. electrical grid, Woodside Energy's acquisition of OCI Global's Clean Ammonia project, and JERA Nex's first U.S. solar acquisition. Plus, the EIA highlights the increasing importance of Canadian crude in U.S. refineries.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergyNews #ChevronHQ #GridInvestment #SolarEnergy #CanadianCrude #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Heliene and Premier Energies' announcement of a U.S. solar cell facility, Occidental's sale of Delaware Basin assets for $818 million, CF Industries advancing a carbon capture project in Mississippi with ExxonMobil, Port Houston achieving record container handling and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management considering a new wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico.
This episode is sponsored by Dräger.
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EnergySectorNews #SolarEnergy #CarbonCapture #PortHouston #OffshoreWind #EnergyInvesting #EnergyInvestment
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Woodside's acquisition of Tellurian, a new Senate bill to expedite energy project approvals, natural gas price trends, Texas LNG's new tolling agreement and New Orleans' $50M EPA grant for climate initiatives.
This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo.
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In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover new polling showing strong opposition to bans on gas vehicles, Chesapeake Utilities' approved natural gas projects in Florida, Hithium Tech USA's $100 million battery facility in Texas, the rebound of U.S. jet fuel consumption, and Intersect Power's $837 million financing for new battery energy storage systems in Texas.
This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo.
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EnergyNews #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #GreenTech #BatteryStorage
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the oil and gas industry's recovery from Hurricane Beryl, Devon Energy's $5 billion acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy, an oilfield explosion in Oklahoma, Austal USA's shipyard expansion in Alabama, and a carbon capture deal between 1PointFive and Microsoft.
This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo.
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EnergyIndustryNews #OilAndGasUpdates #HurricaneBerylRecovery #DevonEnergyAcquisition #CarbonCaptureTech
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover a federal judge's block on Biden's LNG export pause, bp's strategic shift to prioritize oil and gas over offshore wind, Aethon Energy's acquisition of Tellurian's assets, Transco's FERC approval for a major pipeline project, and Argent's plans for a new LNG facility.
This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo.
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EnergySector #LNGExports #OilAndGas #InfrastructureProjects #RenewableEnergy
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the NTSB's findings on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, Heirloom's new direct air capture facilities in Louisiana, a major solar project in Texas, Air Liquide's advancements in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production at ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility, and the expected rise in residential electricity bills this summer.
This episode is sponsored by The PRIME Expo.
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EnergyNews #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CarbonCapture #Sustainability
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Fluor Corporation's joint venture managing the Pantex Plant, a new strategy for transitioning coal power stations to renewable energy, Equatic's commencement of North America's first ocean-based carbon dioxide removal plant, a U.S. Senate bill accelerating nuclear energy deployment, and the EPA's reclassification of ozone non-attainment areas in Texas.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/
In the premiere episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover three major stories: Element Fuels' new hydrogen-powered refinery in Texas, the strategic merger of Noble Corporation and Diamond Offshore Drilling, and the groundbreaking of the Natrium Demonstration Project in Wyoming, an advanced nuclear reactor initiative. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com.
In this podcast, Steve Prusak, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, talks about his new role, major projects and industry challenges.
Prusak, with 30 years of industry experience, provides insights into the company's ongoing efforts, future plans and Chevron Phillips Chemical's view on sustainability in chemical industry.
He expresses his dedication to advancing Chevron Phillips Chemical's growth and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the company remains a leader in the petrochemical industry while adapting to future challenges and opportunities.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/
In this podcast, join Jeremy Osterberger as he sits down with Mick Kaefer, President of CAM Industrial Solutions, for an insightful discussion on the company's evolution.
Jeremy Osterberger interviews Scott Barringer, President and CEO of PALA Group, a Gulf Coast-based industrial contractor established in 1973, celebrating 50 years of success.
Scott highlights PALA Group's journey from its origins in sugar refineries to becoming an employee-owned company in 2008. Diversification, including acquisitions like US Fusion and Arco Power Systems, has been crucial for PALA Group's success. Technological investments like 3D laser modeling and upcoming robotic welding equipment demonstrate PALA Group's commitment to innovation. Scott emphasizes the importance of training and collaboration with educational institutions to prepare for the future. Looking ahead, PALA Group aims for further diversification and growth, led by the younger generation within the company.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/
BIC Magazine's Natalia Bien is joined by Dr. Ashleigh McWilliams, senior analytical chemist at INEOS Olefins and Polymers.
Dr. McWilliams shares her experiences working in STEM, her passion for empowering women in manufacturing, and the importance of work-life balance.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/
Regina Davis, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery manager, talks with BIC Magazine about the Baton Rouge Refinery Integrated Competitiveness Suite (BRRIC).
She gives insight into the updates made to the Baton Rouge site and how the BRRIC suite will improve the sites competitiveness.
For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry and oil and gas industry, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/
Brooks Lobingier, director of information technology for Port of Corpus Christi, discusses the Ports recent ISO 27001 Certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).
He also discusses the evolution of cybersecurity in maritime commerce and the Ports commitment to continually maintaining and enhancing the ISMS.
Kendra Lee, Chairman and CEO of Merichem Company, discusses with BIC Magazine the process behind the sale of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products.
Jeremy Osterbeger interviews Stephen Toups, CEO of Turner Industries.
Toups discusses Turner's involvement in recent projects, how leadership is vital to Turner's success and tells us how the company maintains its high safety record.
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Jeremy Osterberger interviews Christina Mahally, North American Marketing Director for Dow Polyurethanes.
They discuss Dow's recent investment in a new MDI distillation and pre-polymers facility at their Freeport, TX manufacturing site.
Explore leadership styles, curiosity's role, and the value of humility in a conversation with Kerry Siggins, StoneAge CEO and author of "The Ownership Mindset" ahead of the book's October 17, 2023 release.
Chad Burke, President & CEO at Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, discusses the upcoming Gulf Coast Industry Forum. Explore the impressive panelists, event highlights, and discover how to access more information and register for this must-attend event that brings together Houston's business community to foster growth and collaboration in the Gulf Coast region.
Jeremy Osterberger interviews Heather Lyons, Site Director for Seadrift Operations at Dow, to learn about their partnership with X-energy and the groundbreaking small modular reactor project aimed at providing safe, reliable, and zero carbon emissions power to the Seadrift site. Discover how this aligns with Dow's Decarbonize & Grow strategy and the impact of the project on future asset replacements.
Jeremy Osterberger interviews Dick Westney, Director of R/MW Consulting Inc., discussing the Sponsor-Only session at ECC Perspective Conference. Explore changing project portfolios, success metrics, resource acquisition, and risk management in the energy transition.
World Energy VP of Business Development Joe Ran shares how the company has remained at the forefront in developing the next generation of decarbonization solutions.
ABC National VP of Regulatory Labor and State Affairs Ben Brubeck and Performance Contractors Strategic Development Manager Brandon Mabile break down the Inflation Reduction Act, a new and complex budget and reconciliation bill affecting industrial contractors.
To learn more visit: abc.org/ira
BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger joins Rozena Dendy for the successful startup of its Beaumont refinery expansion, which adds 250,000 b/d of capacity to one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and carbon capture facility is expected to produce one billion cubic feet of low-carbon hydrogen per day.
Jeremy Osterberger sits down with Advisian Americas' VP of UMLNG to talk about LNG markets for 2023, the demand for energy expansion, and more.
Learn more about the 4th American LNG Forum.
Jeremy Osterberger sits down with James Murphy to talk about the upcoming ECC-EXTRA Conference in New Orleans on February 15-16.
Learn more about Afterburner and the ECC.
Middleton discusses the similarities and differences between the Oil and Gas and Tech industries.
Heimbach discusses LyondellBasell's Alliance Partnerships in Action program and headwinds the industry is currently facing.
BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger visits ExxonMobil’s BLADE project in Beaumont, Texas, and talks over the project’s status with Dendy, as well as the potential completion date even through the pandemic.
BLADE is short for Beaumont Light Atmospheric Distillation Expansion.
The modular build project will be a third crude unit within the facility’s existing footprint. The new unit will expand light crude oil refining, supported by the increased crude oil production in the Permian Basin.
Jerry Lebold of BASF talks with BIC’s Jeremy Osterberger about final phase of Geismar site expansion and provides insight into spearheading the significant project.
Board execs from the Association for the Capital Projects Engineering & Construction Community discuss the many transitions occurring in industry, and share details with BIC on the annual ECC fall conference.
The 16th Annual Industrial Procurement Forum keynote speaker Mark Mallett updates BIC Magazine about Freeport LNG’s expansion project, supply-chain challenges, and more.
INEOS' Bob Bradshaw talks with BIC's Jeremy Osterberger about how the 2022 PetrochemWorks Golf Tournament (formerly known as the EHCMA Workforce Development Golf Tournament) will help to support and build tomorrow’s workforce.
The tournament, which is a joint effort of the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF), benefits technical student scholarship programs at Lee, San Jacinto and Houston Community Colleges.
CEO Joel Saltzman talks with BIC’s Jeremy Osterberger about the recent acquisition of Oxiteno, becoming a leading global supplier in high-value surfactant markets, and his love for the Chicago Cubs.
BIC’s Jeremy Osterberger and creators of the Industrial Resource Portal give capital project updates and info about vital industry news and networking events.
Patrick Jankowski, Senior VP of Research with Greater Houston Partnership, provides insights on Houston’s economy, despite inflation and the recent Ukraine invasion.
BIC's Jeremy Osterberger talks with Mahesh Thadhani, Senior Vice President Business Development for KP Engineering, about newly launched ECC conference in NOLA.
ExxonMobil's Dave Andrew discusses the new Baytown, TX, plastic waste recycling facility.
New CEO, Stephen Hillier, discusses his leadership style taking Apache in a forward direction.
BIC Magazine's Jana Stafford talks with Dean Foreman, Chief Economist at API, about the recent divergence in the U.S. energy revolution.
BIC Magazine's Jana Stafford talks with Gerard Celestine, Maintenance Support Manager at Motiva Enterprises LLC, about the upcoming American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Summit.
The Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance blends AFPM’s traditional refining and petrochemical manufacturing technical curriculum with new creative opportunities.
BIC Magazine's Jana Stafford talks with Tim Olsen, Process Engineer for Emerson Automation Solutions, about the upcoming American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Summit.
Jeremy gives lessons from his own career personally and from his family generations back in the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry at large with Quality Matters' Kyle Chambers.
Jeremy Osterberger speaks with Sonny Best of Audubon Engineering on how refinery and petrochemical facilities impacted by Hurricane Ida will begin the disaster recovery process.
Nik Weinberg-Lynn, renewable energy project manager at Phillips 66, talks with BIC about plans to convert the San Francisco Refinery’s Rodeo facility into the world’s largest renewable fuels plant.
Jim Craig, Senior Engineering Advisor, Chevron, discusses upcoming Engineering & Construction Community (ECC) conference that will exchange ideas and establish new networks with the biggest players in the engineering and construction industries.
BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger talks with HASC about the COVID-19 vaccine and how the industry is responding to the emergence of the Delta variant.
With the Turner Scaffold Tracking Application, you can: Request new material, locate every scaffold on your site, track real-time costs.
BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger was joined by ExxonMobil’s Gene Weber, senior project manager for ExxonMobil’s "BLADE" project at the Beaumont, Texas refinery.
Jeremy Osterberger talks with ACC (American Chemistry Council) President/CEO Chris Jahn about the new collaborative initiative with Harris County.
The new initiative includes the deployment of new equipment and the development of new protocols and was made possible through a first-of-its-kind $1 million grant provided to Harris County by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Foundation.
The Women's Pipeliners Network is the first exclusive organization for women who work in the pipeline industry. WPN provides opportunities for women to meet other pipeline industry professionals and to enhance their knowledge of issues facing the industry. Their mission is to connect and empower women in the pipeline industry.
BIC Magazine's Jeremy Osterberger has an exclusive interview with new Executive Director Poornima Swaminathan of EHCMA (East Harris County Manufacturers Association).
Jeremy Osterberger and Duane Dickson, Vice Chairman, U.S. Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Deloitte, as they discuss the outlook for the chemicals industry for 2021.
The Wheelhouse partners with donors and volunteers to provide a supportive environment and recovery tools where men can free themselves from the grip of alcohol and drug addiction to return to society as functional, useful and responsible members.
SINCE 1952, The Wheelhouse has taken in men who need one more chance…men who have nowhere else to go…men who have no hope. What started as simply one man, a recovered alcoholic, helping another alcoholic, has expanded into a life-changing model that has seen hundreds of men recover from the disease of alcoholism. This model is focused on building authentic relationships that help bring relational, physical, and spiritual healing and restoration to those served.
Robin Dupre, manager digital media and Andrew White, managing editor BIC Magazine, talk about the latest BIC Magazine issue. Highlighting the conversation will be the announcement of BIC Alliance founder Earl Heard's retirement.
Other highlights will be LyondellBasell's Greg Gray article on building trust with not only employees but community members as well.
They also touch on the latest with front cover company International Cooling Tower and how they use innovative construction methods to continue to be the experts in turnkey cooling tower solutions.
LyondellBasell's EVP O&P Ken Lane discusses the $2B Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene JV with Sasol, in which LyondellBasell will own and operate ethane and polyethylene facilities along the Louisiana coast.
Ed Brzytwa, International Trade Director of the American Chemistry Council visits with Jeremy Osterberger via a Zoom meeting.
In their conversation, they discuss U.S. trade policy as it relates to the chemical industry, COVID-19 essential products, future preparedness and the differences between President Trump’s approach to trade and tariffs vs presidential hopeful Joe Biden’s potential approach.
This podcast has Tony Bazzini, chief engineer for ExxonMobil Global Projects, discusses the upcoming ECC (Engineering and Construction Contracting Association) conference.
Gary Piana, Plant Manager Chevron Phillips Chemical Cedar Bayou site in Baytown, Texas, gives an update on Cedar Bayou and how the site has navigated COVID-19 and related challenges.
Gary will also be participating as a panelist during the upcoming Economic Alliance, Houston Port Region Gulf Coast Industry Forum which will be VIRTUAL Thursday, Sept.17th.
Jeremy Osterberger of BIC Alliance and BIC Magazine visits with Ken Stevens, Director of Mechanical Reliability for Invista, as they talk about asset performance management and how Invista is transforming how its manufacturing technicians interface with our process and assets.
Jeremy Osterberger of BIC Alliance and BIC Magazine is joined by Roger Guenther, Executive Director, Port Houston. Roger Guenther provides a Project 11 update, which is the Houston SHIP CHANNEL WIDENING PROJECT, the impacts of COVID-19 on Port Houston business, and the 10- to 20-year-plan for the Port of Houston.
Guenther will also participate in the upcoming Economic Alliance, Houston Port Region Gulf Coast Industry Forum, which will be VIRTUAL, Thursday, Sept. 17th.
Event website: allianceportregion.com
In this podcast John McClain, Security Specialist and Chief Drone Pilot for Shell Deer Park Refining, discusses their drone program to include inspection use, SOP and emergency response.
James Richard, Construction Manager, at Shell Projects and Technology talked with BIC Magazine on productivity and assessment of contractor competence in the downstream construction industry.
This month's podcast, Robin and Dylan discuss the safety and sustainability of VLS Recovery Services. The conversation continues with features from AABE's Paula Glover on the "secret sauce" for diversity in the workforce, and the ExxonMobil's Baytown $2B expansion project.
Also in this episode, they discuss the role of telemedicine as it fits in the current occupational environment.
Exclusively on BICMagazine.com, Chris Jahn, president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council discusses how the organization leads in providing solutions to today’s complex chemical needs and how the upcoming presidential election will affect the future of the chemical industry.
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region's President, Chad Burke, provides an update on Port of Houston's Project 11 and traffic of the port's waterway in the COVID-19 era.
Clough's Vice President of Commercial Diego Carli chats with BIC Magazine's Vice President Jeremy Osterberger on the current Downstream EPC outlook as well as an update on Clough U.S. existing projects along the Gulf Coast.
Hear more about the company and the EPC topic at the upcoming Industrial Procurement Forum - EPC Project & Procurement Forecast webinar June 4, 2020.
Jeremy Osterberger of BIC Magazine got the opportunity to zoom chat with Targa's Senior VP, Vincent Di Cosimo.
The topics include Project 11, new COVID norm for the midstream industry and the upcoming Economic Alliance Houston Port Region's Industrial Procurement Forum.
Dylan Krieger, the managing editor of BIC Magazine, welcomes new host, Robin Dupre, digital manager of BIC Magazine to the Industry Roundtable podcast.
This episode Dylan and Robin begin the discussion on the current COVID-19 pandemic and how the industry is reacting. The podcast then dives into the feature stories of the May issue of BIC Magazine highlighted by the plant manager interview with LyondellBasell's Alicia Matus and the GoalZERO program.
The conversation also includes the relations to the "10 things not canceled due to COVID-19" article.
Mark Peters and Dylan Krieger discuss the April issue of BIC Magazine. This month’s issue features Apache Industrial and how they created a positive culture within their work environment. Dylan then discusses this month’s profile interviews with CPChem Chad Jennings and Peter Holicki of Dow Inc. The duo, Mark and Dylan, also discuss the Deepwater Horizon incident and its positive effect on the industry 10 years later.
Mark Peters and Dylan Krieger discuss the March issue of BIC Magazine. This issue is highlighted with executive profiles from Bilfinger and Tower Force. They also talk about how Shell is meeting the generational challenges with the workforce.
Dylan Krieger, managing editor of BIC Magazine, and Mark Peters, Industry Roundtable host, discuss the upcoming Dec./Jan. double issue of BIC Magazine. This episode will highlight the Louisiana expansion by ExxonMobil and the guest column by RedGuard on debunking the term "blast-proof".
Dylan Krieger, managing editor of BIC Magazine, and Mark Peters, Industry Roundtable host, discuss the upcoming November issue of BIC Magazine. The episode highlights “From the Publisher” article by BIC Alliance founder and CEO, Earl Heard, as he writes about the “attitude of gratitude.” Erin Stroud, president of the Society of Professional Women in Petroleum’s article in this month’s issue highlights the importance of women in the petrochemical industry. Dylan discusses the importance of this article and what it means to have women in the industry. Mark and Dylan also feature the front and back cover companies and underline the sections of this issue that they found most interesting.
Dylan Krieger, managing editor of BIC Magazine, and Mark Peters, Industry Roundtable host, discuss the upcoming October issue of BIC Magazine. The episode will highlight Matrix’s expansion while improving project delivery, insightful conversations with industry leaders and discuss the new workforce training bill promoted by Sen. Ted Cruz.
Industry Roundtable host Mark Peters visits with NAPTA Executive Director Eric Newby and EHCMA Executive Director Craig Beskid in this episode. The roundtable discusses the upcoming NAPTA Instructor Skills Conference, along with upskilling the current workforce by the efforts and programs offered by both NAPTA (North American Process Technology Alliance) and EHCMA (East Harris County Manufacturers Association).
Dylan Krieger, managing editor of BIC Magazine, and Mark Peters, Industry Roundtable host, discuss the upcoming September issue of BIC Magazine. The episode will highlight Specialty Welding and Turnarounds growth and the celebration of its five-year anniversary. Other highlights from the September issue include plant manager updates, safety topics, and a look back on the 2019 Louisiana legislative session.
Dylan Krieger, managing editor of BIC Magazine, and Mark Peters, Industry Roundtable host, discuss the upcoming August issue of BIC Magazine. The editor's podcast, featuring the August issue, Vol. 1 Ep. 7, will highlight a 3-page hurricane readiness and response article for BIC Alliance members, a turnaround case study with AltairStrickland and articles on recent events. A keynote address, at the Downstream 2019 Exhibition and Conference, from Chevron’s President of Manufacturing, Mike Coyle, will be a top feature.
IVS Investment Banking, a leading provider of merger and acquisition (M&A), recapitalization, management-led buyout, private placement and consulting services, hosted a webinar titled “Let’s make a deal!”
The webinar covered a variety of topics and lessons learned in M&A. Panelists included Tanner Moran, managing director at Hastings Equity Partners; Robert Viguet, partner at Porter Hedges LLP; and John Zapalac, managing director at IVS Investment Banking. IVS President Thomas Brinsko will moderate the session.
BIC Magazine’s Managing Editor, Dylan Krieger and Industry Roundtable host, Mark Peters discuss the upcoming June/July BIC Magazine issue. In this double issue, Dylan talks about a major Carboline announcement and company updates as well as the in-depth industry profile with ILTA’s Kathryn Clay.
BIC Magazine's Mark Peters discusses drone use and growth as an industry tool with Chief Drone Pilot of Shell Deer Park John McClain and DataWing co-founder and COO Landon Phillips. The roundtable discusses topics on cost-benefit, safety and the future of drones for the oil and gas industry.
BIC Magazine’s Mark Peters discusses current expansion projects in Texas and the workforce needed with special guests Heather Doyle of Petrochemical Update and Bryant Black of the Greater Houston Partnership. Tune in to hear all of the industrial construction activity that is taking place due to the shale boom.
Our podcast will discuss workforce development and the challenges of finding skilled labor within the industrial/petrochemical industry. Our podcast panel each addressed the problems they are experiencing and the solutions that they have in place.
Mark Peters, Director of Strategy and Business Development, BIC Alliance will host; James Griffin, Associate Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President for the petrochemical training division, San Jacinto College; Craig Beskid, Executive Director of the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA); Brandon Mabile, Performance Contractors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Houston
Our launch in the podcast realm discusses workforce development and the challenges of finding skilled labor within the industrial/petrochemical industry. Our podcast panel each addressed the problems they are experiencing and the solutions that they have in place.
Mark Peters, Director of Strategy and Business Development, BIC Alliance will host; James Griffin, Associate Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President for the petrochemical training division, San Jacinto College; Craig Beskid, Executive Director of the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA); Brandon Mabile, Performance Contractors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Houston
An introduction into the podcast series produced by BIC Magazine. Titled "Industry Roundtable", this podcast will discuss the latest topics, trends, and events in the energy industry. Host Mark Peters discusses the podcast and future outlook on topics.