Another petrochemical expansion wave begins. Are we ready?
The last few years saw a tremendous inpouring of capital investment across the state that in 2016 and 2017 tapered off. The year 2018...
Sasol’s polyethylene unit is mechanically complete
The linear-low density polyethylene unit of Sasol's Lake Charles Chemicals Project is mechanically complete, and mechanical completion of the cracker is imminent, a company...
Gulf Coast logistics managers fret impending bottlenecks
A sharp increase in the export of petrochemicals in the last two years has contributed to a supply chain bottleneck and forced many Gulf...
Wanhua moving forward with $1.25 billion MDI chemical complex in Convent
Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. will develop a $1.25 billion chemical manufacturing complex in the St. James Parish community of Convent, Louisiana. The 250-acre...
Industrial construction will boost Baton Rouge economy over next two years
Renewed activity in the industrial construction sector is expected to help boost the Baton Rouge metro area economy in the coming two years, contributing...
The petrochemical industry is booming. Oil prices are rebounding. So why is Louisiana’s economy...
Like a rock tossed into a pond, the expansive industry in Louisiana has a nearly immeasurable ripple effect on the economy. This is particularly...
Bell Helicopter closing Lafayette Assembly Center
Bell Helicopter is closing its Lafayette Assembly Center.
The move comes as Louisiana Economic Development is terminating its Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the company and...
Above and beyond: Environmental integrity
The general public does not typically associate the petrochemical industry with environmental mindfulness. On the contrary, much of the descriptive language these days portrays industry as...
Executive Profile: Mark Dearman
Mark Dearman
Senior Operations Director, Huntsman Polyurethanes Americas;
General Manager, Rubicon LLC
Age: 51
Hometown: Gonzales
Education: East Ascension High School and LSU
Mark Dearman leads Rubicon, a joint venture of Huntsman and...
Tariffs could spell delay or end to Fluor’s Lake Charles Methanol project
A $3.8 billion methanol project in Louisiana could be delayed or canceled if the U.S. imposes a tariff on components for a critical piece...
