In the drive to improve workplace safety and lower operating costs, North American oil companies partnered with the transportation industry.
At the turn of the 20th century, there were just over 8,000 automobiles in the United States. By 1910 that number had grown to nearly 500,000.
When does the need for a new industry standard become evident?
For most people, the chlor-alkali process is most closely associated with the scent of clean pools and the chlorine found therein.
Not many years ago, cryogenics was likely to be understood by a group of people with specialized knowledge.
Prior to COVID-19, maritime transport was responsible for shipping over 11 billion tons of cargo around the world each year.
LNG is a cryogenic natural gas, cooled to its liquid state of minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 162 degrees Celsius).
When it comes to handling fluids via hoses and piping, the ability to prevent the accidental release of the fluid is one of the most important factors to consider.
To the casual observer, hydraulic fracturing – commonly known as “fracking” – might be considered a relatively new drilling technology.
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