Month: February 2025

U.S. Offshore Wind Faces Strong Gusts From Trump Executive Order; Shell Abandons Atlantic Shores Project

Summary Following President Trump’s executive order targeting the development of offshore wind power, one major company has already scrapped its U.S. offshore wind plans. The executive order is a significant setback for the industry, which has already been suffering from high project development costs associated with construction and financing. This executive order dampens developer/investor confidence…

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Connecting Polypropylene Pipe to Other Pipe Types Detailed in New Document

PP Flange Adapter to PP Flange Adapter joined using gasket and bolts. Image courtesy of PPI.   Flange Selection and Installation Techniques Contained in PPI TN-71   IRVING, Texas – February 3, 3025 – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Building & Construction Division new technical document provides design and installation recommendations for transitioning from polypropylene pipe…

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