Despite low oil prices, Mexico will move forward on pipeline initiatives that will impact the Eagle Ford in Texas. Jumping on the opportunities afforded by the new energy reform measures, the state power company (CFE) has initiated an aggressive construction campaign that includes $3.3 billion to be spent on 12 natural gas and electricity projects. The state power company … [Read more...] about Oil and Gas Pipelines Cross Texas-Mexico Border
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SpaceX Will Launch Their Rockets From the Texas Coast
T-minus 10 seconds and counting, 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, South Padre Island we have liftoff! That may be coming from a SpaceX command center in South Texas soon, as the company reportedly prepares to dump Florida for the Lone Star State for its launches. SpaceX is close to announcing a new commercial launch complex in Brownsville. Last week the company cleared a Federal … [Read more...] about SpaceX Will Launch Their Rockets From the Texas Coast
Corpus Christi Port spends $47 million to upgrade rail system
Life when you work on the rails at the Port of Corpus Christi. “A lot goes on here,” said John Slubar, manager of rail operations for the port. “People may not see it, but there’s a lot of moving parts to this campus.” Some people think of the port as only the docking place for tug boats and massive cargo ships. They’d be mistaken. The port also has an intricate 40-mile … [Read more...] about Corpus Christi Port spends $47 million to upgrade rail system