petrochemical industry News

FM Global Creates Specialty Division for Forest Products, Chemical Industry

Commercial property insurer FM Global is creating a new division within the company to further strengthen its focus on serving the property risk management needs of the forest products and chemical industries. James P. O’Brien, a 31-year veteran of the …

Texas Seeking Money for ‘Coastal Spine,’ Government Protection from Climate Change

As the nation plans new defenses against the more powerful storms and higher tides expected from climate change, one project stands out: an ambitious proposal to build a nearly 60-mile “spine” of concrete seawalls, earthen barriers, floating gates and steel …

New Orleans Company: Device Aims to Improve Emergency Response in Petrochemical Sector

A New Orleans-based technology company that has developed a device to improve emergency response times in the petrochemical industry has partnered with two of the largest companies in the industry. The New Orleans CityBusiness reports the company inFRONT will use …