As this article is being written, there are six new LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) plants under construction in the US and two more in Canada. There are dozens more under consideration or awaiting approval before the Final Investment Decision (FID) is made. Safety and efficiency come first in energy production, an industry that encompasses the processes and infrastructure involved in generating, converting, and distributing energy to meet society's ever-demanding needs.

If you’re thinking of buying an EV, or electric vehicle, for your business, you might think your days of filling up are over. Buying an EV ends your days of stopping at the gas station, but you will still need to “fill up” – now, with electricity. Some immediate questions come to mind.

Petrochemical facilities produce chemicals and derivatives used in a wide range of products, as varied as medical devices and cosmetics. Using heat, pressure, and other engineering techniques, workers turn crude oil and natural gas into six primary petrochemicals – acetylene, benzene, methane, ethane, propane, and hydrogen.

When it comes to blast resistance, there are a few options, depending on the situation. At RedGuard, we design blast-resistant buildings to protect building occupants and equipment in high-hazard areas from the damaging effects of explosions.

This article was originally published in the January 2021 issue of BIC Magazine. It is re-published here in its entirety.