Boosting Capacity

Materials and technical expertise from around the world are being used for a $750 million expansion at the Hunt Refining Co. refinery in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alternative Fuels

A $138 million refinery under construction in Geismar, La., will, by early 2010, be on its way to converting low-grade, inedible fats and greases into renewable synthetic diesel, jet and military fuel.

Tennessee Report

Tennessee’s economy is suffering, with unemployment rising and revenues falling, forcing the state – like private businesses – to lay off workers as it faces an almost $1 billion revenue shortfall.

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Right on Track

About 4,700 workers are edging closer to an anticipated fourth quarter startup of Marathon Oil Corp.’s $3.35 billion refinery in Garyville, La.

Big Buzz on Ergonomics

Strains, sprains and other physical ailments have long been recognized as a drain on construction productivity and a risk to overall worker health and safety, but there’s limited agreement in the industry about how to implement sound solutions.