Courtesy Photo International Shipbreaking LLC

International Shipbreaking Innovates Robotics Technology

The future of shipbreaking is being mapped out at the Port of Brownsville, where leading marine recycler International Shipbreaking LLC (ISL), is set to introduce state-of the-art robotics to its operations.

Using innovative software developed by a team of academics and engineers in Massachusetts, these robots will in future assist the company’s employees in the cutting – or, more accurately, oxy-propane burning – of metal as some of the world’s largest vessels are decommissioned.

NextDecade Q3 Business Update Reveals Progress

In November, NextDecade Corporation provided an update on developmental and strategic activities for the third quarter 2023.

"The third quarter was transformational for NextDecade, as we achieved a positive final investment decision and issued notice to proceed to Bechtel for Phase 1 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility, marking a new era in the company’s history, the transition from development to construction and ultimately production of LNG that will enable us to provide a cleaner source of energy to customers around the world," said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

Port Talk: Business Park, Regional Collaboration to Boost Local Economy

From the reconstruction of Dock 3, to the port's business park, listen to Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano detail how the Port of Brownsville is leading business growth for the Rio Grande Valley region.

Port Salutes Veterans

In commemoration of Veterans Day, the Port of Brownsville hosted a luncheon on Nov. 9, to acknowledge the service of Brownsville Navigation District Commissioners and staff who have served our country.

At the port, veterans have served in various branches of the U.S. military. Here are a few of their names:

U.S. Army

• BND Vice Chairman Ralph Cowen
• BND Secretary John Wood
• Rogelio Acevedo
• Luis Davila
• William Dietrich
• Rolando Doria (Not pictured)
• Diego Zamora (Not pictured)

U.S. Coast Guard

• Carlos Martinez

U.S. Navy

• Victor Gunnoe
• Jose Herrera

U.S. Marine Corps

• Ernest Garcia (Not pictured)

December 6

BND Board Meeting

December 14

Customer Appreciation Luncheon

December 20

BND Board Meeting

December 21 

First Day of Winter 

December 24 

Christmas Eve

December 25  

Christmas Day - Port offices closed Dec. 25-26

January 1 

New Year’s Day - Port offices closed 



January 6

Epiphany Day

Texas LNG Selects Baker Hughes Gas Tech

Texas LNG, a liquefied natural gas proposed export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, and subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, LLC, has selected Baker Hughes, an energy technology company to supply gas compression technology equipment, including electric motor drives, for its LNG export terminal.

As part of the partnership between Baker Hughes and Texas LNG, Baker Hughes also has a framework agreement to make a strategic Pre-FID investment in the project’s late-stage development.

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