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re: Corpus Christi: Town Is an Energy Powerhouse. It’s Running Out of Water

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 10/13/25 at 10:17 am to GumboPot

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Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, Valero and the ExxonMobil / SABIC Ethylene Plant

GCGV and Exxon/Sabic is the same thing.

So, I worked on both the GCGV/Exxon/Sabic project and the Tesla project.

Everyone local hates the desal idea for exactly the reasons listed. Will destroy the small bays and coastal areas via the discharge, not to mention they have already been dredging this area forever.

GCGV did a really good job as far as closed looped systems and repurposed any type of cooling/heating in the process units to make it one of the most "efficient" projects I've been a part of. They just need a ton of cooling water.

Tesla on the other hand, has a very " we do what we want" philosophy on all things.

Will be interesting to see what shakes out with all the industry in the area.

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re: This time private equity has ruined (checks notes) fire engines

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 9/24/25 at 6:29 am to MyNameIsNobody

Chris started up US Fire Pump shortly after their non-compete expired. I've dealt mostly with his son Connor on things now but have seen Chris around at stuff from time to time.

And yes, sourcing an engine is almost impossible now days. Only way to get something halfway fast is to grab a demo truck from Industrial Apparatus or someone. But have to know a guy and be able to throw up money quick.

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re: Albemarle

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 12/23/23 at 6:58 pm to SmackoverHawg

Price of lithium hydroxide is pretty terrible. Add that to a relatively crappy process and not producing til 2026 really puts them behind a good chunk of folks that'll be producing lithium hydroxide in 2024.

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re: Guy builds working wood replicas of Cybertruck and Cyberquad

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 11/19/23 at 12:40 pm to Gideon Swashbuckler

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Cybertruck looks like complete and utter dog shite. I don't know why anyone would drive one.

While I am not a fan, they look 1,000 times better in person.

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re: Weight loss drug (Semaglutide) cut major adverse cardiovascular events by 20 percent

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 8/8/23 at 9:25 pm to SlimTigerSlap

So I've been on it 3 months. Not obese. Just not in game shape anymore. 5'10, 39 years old and weighed 198lbs when I started. Shift work and Terrible eating habits. Was $450 for about 5 months worth. No side effects I've seen. Reduced appetite, no more sweet cravings, etc. I'm down to about 175lbs. Done thru the shot and much improved eating habits.

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re: Chelsea 2022/2023 Season Long Thread | So long lads,we’ll see you when we see you

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 7/18/23 at 12:46 pm to In The Know

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Let’s see what we’re rolling out today vs Ryan Reynolds. Completely different side should be interesting.

*Tomorrow

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re: Just bought a new bronco

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 10/4/22 at 7:07 pm to m2pro

I picked up my 2022 Badlands Sasquatch in April. I drive alot. 12k miles, check engine light pops up for engine misfiring. Dropping it off at dealership in the morning. Fantastic start!

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re: Anyone been to an Austin FC game?

Posted by ThirdCoast13 on 6/25/22 at 9:59 pm to LSUtgrboy

Lots of small breweries right next to the stadium. I'd recommend catching an uber to Hopsquad or Circle Brewing and have some drinks. Couple different food trucks hang around there as well. Then walk to stadium with supporters group and La Murga.

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