AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData Centers & Local Power Strain: A new Texas-focused debate asks whether rural residents can “say no” to data centers, pointing to early zoning fights like San Marcos’ ban and Fort Worth’s pending rules. Energy & Industry Compliance: dataPARC lays out a step-by-step path for refiners to meet ISO 50001 energy management standards, stressing cross-plant data integration. Oilfield Tech: Shale producers are boosting output with improved surfactants—chemical “soap” approaches that can raise recovery without major spending. Hospitality & Safety: G6 Hospitality rolls out SHIELD6, a safety training program for Motel 6/Studio 6 franchisees. Retail Foodservice: McLane’s new retail foodservice VP says c-store food programs must be profitable and executable, with labor training as the make-or-break. Food Safety: Whole Foods guacamole recall is upgraded to FDA Class I risk after salmonella concerns. Agriculture & Trade: USDA recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef distributed in Texas and Florida. Workforce & Immigration: A Texas Restaurant Association report says immigration enforcement is driving employee losses and fewer applicants, squeezing operations.
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