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Global Energy and Chemical Leaders Partner to Develop a Large-Scale, Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Export Project on the Houston Ship Channel
Tokyo-based INPEX Corporation (TSE: 1605) (INPEX), Paris-based Air Liquide Group (Air Liquide), Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (LSB), and Houston-based Vopak Moda Houston LLC (Vopak Moda) have agreed to collaborate on the …
Oct 3, 2023 / Curious
First section of Houston Ship Channel expansion complete
The Houston Ship Channel expansion project, also known as Project 11, continues to make significant progress. Port officials announced that dredging of the first segment extending from Bolivar Roads to Redfish, known as Segment 1A, is complete. The …
Feb 8, 2023 / Curious
Port of Houston signs partnership agreement on ship channel dredging project
A significant milestone in the history of the Houston Ship Channel was recognized on Thursday (Aug19) with the formal presentation of the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Port of Houston …
Aug 22, 2021 / Curious
Enterprise Loads Industry’s First LPG-Powered VLGC
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) announced on Dec 17 that the first vessel powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been loaded at the Enterprise Hydrocarbon Terminal on the Houston Ship Channel. The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) BW …
Dec 23, 2020 / Vessels
Houston Ship Channel Reaches New Milestone
Last Tuesday, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its last regular meeting of 2020. Chairman Ric Campo was pleased to highlight further news that the Houston Ship Channel had been officially named as the nation's busiest …
Dec 14, 2020 / Curious
Enterprise Co-Loads Export Vessels at Houston Ship Channel Terminals in Industry First
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) yesterday announced that it has successfully loaded combination cargoes of natural gas liquids (“NGL”) and Olefins on the same vessel.During the month of July, Enterprise completed the simultaneous loading …
Jul 15, 2020 / Curious
Houston Ship Channel Expansion Reaches Major Milestone
Thursday (Apr24), Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) received a signed Chief of Engineers Report (Chief’s Report) for the proposed Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project. Signed by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, USACE Chief of …
Apr 27, 2020 / Curious
Big New Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Houston Ship Channel Expansion Work Authorized
A contract for three new Neopanamax electric cranes for the Bayport Container Terminal was approved Tuesday by the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, which also authorized “critical-path” professional services for the Houston Ship …
Sep 27, 2019 / Vessels
Kinder Morgan Announces Additional Projects to Enhance Capabilities at Houston Ship Channel Facilities
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) Wednesday (Aug14) announced a series of projects, totaling over $170 million of capital investment, that will increase efficiency, add product liquidity, and enhance blending capabilities at its Pasadena and Galena …
Aug 15, 2019 / Curious
Army Corps Tours Houston Ship Channel
Port Houston continues its focused effort to obtain federal authorization to widen and deepen the Houston Ship Channel. Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo joined Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. …
Jul 9, 2019 / Curious