Houston Energy Industry News is an internet news site dedicated to reporting on people and events in the Houston, Texas area. This publication focuses on petroleum refining, petrochemical, oil/gas, and basic chemical industries; as well as energy derived from wind, solar, and hydroelectric. The aim is to deliver, not only notifications and headlines; but insightful information and analysis. Richard, the editor, practices in the field of chemical process engineering; and has nearly 30 years of experience in engineering and journalism.