Train Disaster Visit, No IRIS Act, Century-Old Refinery Shuttered

Executive Editor Jon Katz covers the top news from February 2025.
Feb. 28, 2025
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Vance, EPA’s Zeldin Visit East Palestine, Ohio

The visit coincides with the two-year anniversary of the train derailment that contaminated air, soil and water in the area.
 

ACC Applauds Introduction of the No IRIS Act

Association lauds act as a landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness.
 

Houston’s Oldest Refinery to Shut Down, Signaling Industry Shift

LyondellBasell’s Houston refinery, in operation for over a century, is closing due to high maintenance costs and shifting market dynamics.

About the Author

Jonathan Katz

Executive Editor

Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.

His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.

When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.

Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

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