Energy Technology
Baytown expansion “a big win for our whole nation”
It’s worth hearing what Rep. Green (D-TX) has to say about the future of the Gulf Coast region thanks to investments like ExxonMobil’s.
Shale energy’s billion-dollar boost for the Gulf region
Ten years ago, North America was considered a “mature region” for the petrochemical industry as most investment and opportunity shifted to the growing markets in Asia and the Middle East. What a difference a decade makes.
Managing water with care
Local water needs and alternatives are always a key concern as we look to source water for our activities.
Is shale gas cleaning our air?
The conventional wisdom holds that more people driving more miles and using more energy should result in more air pollution. But they haven’t. Our air has been getting cleaner instead … much cleaner.
Why are power prices higher in Germany than the U.S.?
According to Reuters, German industrial consumers paid four times more for electricity in 2013 than similar customers in Louisiana.
A refinery expansion in Europe – how unusual
ExxonMobil’s planned $1 billion expansion in Antwerp represents a strategic focus in Europe despite a tough environment for refining.
