Congress Defines Carbon Dioxide as Pollutant
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes nearly $370 billion for energy security and climate change initiatives
Dow, X-energy to Drive Emissions Reductions Through Advanced Modular Nuclear Power
Dow and X-energy collaborate on intent to provide process heat and power at one of Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast facilities by ~2030
Biden Administration Allocates Funding to Hydropower Development
Hydropower remains key player in power generation in U.S. currently accounting for 31.5% of renewable electricity generation and about 6.3% of total U.S. electricity
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Don Bowers Receives Distinguished Service Award from ASME
During the ASME Code meetings at the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) campus, held Aug. 8-9, Don Bowers received the ASME Section IX Distinguished Service Award.
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Baker Hughes Acquires Quest Integrity
The acquisition of Quest Integrity complements Baker Hughes' existing asset integrity offerings.
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Multiple Supply Chain Risks Accelerate Reshoring Initiatives
350k New Jobs Projected for 2022
EIA Expects a 2.4% Increase in Total U.S. Electricity Consumption in 2022
Increased economic activity and very hot summer are factors in growth
Marcum Manufacturing Survey: Optimism Continues Despite Challenges
Marcum Manufacturing Survey reports manufacturers feel optimistic in its 2022 survey. Approximately 60 percent of respondents have a positive attitude about manufacturing’s outlook in 2022.
Curtiss-Wright Wins Two Supplier of the Year Awards from the Utilities Service Alliance
Utilities Service Alliance awards Curtiss-Wright with two Supplier of the Year awards in the Materials and Technology categories.
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Trillium Valves USA Appoints Bermingham Controls as Authorized Representative
Bermingham Controls Inc. is now the authorized representative for Trillium Valves USA.
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