Encore Energy continues to seek exploration and production opportunities

in the Upper Devonian Berea Sandstone in Kentucky.

By Jim Harris, Knighthouse Media

When other oil and gas exploration companies were retracting their operations in light of the decline in oil prices in recent years, Encore Energy Inc. continued to explore drilling opportunities and acquire drilling rights in Eastern Kentucky.

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Barko Hydraulics is working to continue to manufacture innovative products

for another 55 years and beyond.

By Bianca Herron 

Since 1963, Barko Hydraulics has earned a reputation as a leader for innovative forestry and land management solutions. Over the course of its history, the Superior, Wis.-based company has continued to enhance its product offering with cutting-edge technology, providing its customers with a complete line of machines to deliver optimal results for demanding jobs.

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Delek Logistics focuses on expanding its assets organically

through customer commitment and acquisitions. 

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers

Delek Logistics Partners is investing in and acquiring assets that will expand its ability to transport and store crude oil and refined products for its parent company and external customers. Delek US Holdings Inc. formed the master limited partnership (MLP) in 2012 to be the “logistics arm” of its growing refining and marketing business.

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Advanced planning makes the difference when you have to compete for resources.

Second in a series of articles that explores preparing for and recovering from natural disasters.

By Yves Thill, Vijay Kasi, Vincenzo Sposato and Brandon Kennedy

For petrochemical buyers, keeping supply-chain information flowing during a natural disaster is the fastest route to recovery. When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast in 2017, it became immediately clear that there would be substantial impact to operations, but it took weeks to assess longer-term implications. With nearly all ethylene capacity shut down in Texas, nearly a quarter of U.S. refining capacity halted and major logistical disruptions, it was critical for petrochemical users to react quickly.

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Solar Turbines expanded into other areas of power solutions

to become a single point of contact for turbine and compressor systems.

By Tim O’Connor

Solar Turbines must earn the right to win every day. The gas turbine and compressor manufacturer competes against giants such as General Electric and Siemens. To survive, it has to deliver products and packages in a value-added way that answers one key question: “Why should our customers choose us over another solution?”

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