Advance notices filed for new Exxon-affiliated recycling facility
Advance notices were filed with the state on Friday for a new recycling facility that would process plastics that are traditionally hard to break...
BASF’s Holland: Digitalization has been challenging but necessary during Geismar mega-project
BASF’s Beth Holland says the digitalization of processes during the current MDI3 expansion project in Geismar has brought some unexpected challenges.
As vice president and...
Louisiana petrochemical industry launches sustainability effort
The Louisiana petrochemical industry is launching the creation of a new “sustainability council,” reports Louisiana Illuminator.
The Louisiana energy and chemical companies along with the...
Surge Protection: South Louisiana maintenance turnarounds could max out the labor force when owners...
A significant uptick in maintenance turnarounds is most definitely on the way, beginning this spring then followed by a much larger splash in October.
From a...
The Other Workforce: Managers share their advice for building loyalty among contractors and suppliers
At a time when limited manpower, accelerated schedules, and increasing construction volumes are in the headlines, an industrial owner’s attempts to build effective relationships...
How one energy company is helping its team become more adaptable to the rigors...
Change is inevitable in life and in business, but Julie Heinz at ExxonMobil says it doesn’t have to be a confusing or painful process....
The Weakest Links: How a new infusion of cash will whittle away at infrastructure...
South Louisiana’s confluence of waterways, rail, pipelines and interstates was undoubtedly the reason for industry to locate here. Unfortunately, the “to do” list of...
The winding path of CEO Paul Danos
Paul Danos took a bit of a winding path to his role as CEO of Danos in Gray, Louisiana. That’s because his father and...
Louisiana Energy Conference set for May 30-June 1 in New Orleans
The 2023 Louisiana Energy Conference will be held in-person May 30-June 1 at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, according to an announcement by event...
EPA head proposes new pollution cuts at chemical plants during Louisiana visit
EPA Administrator Michael Regan returned to Louisiana last week, announcing proposed new rules aimed at reducing pollution at more than 200 facilities nationwide as...
