The Western Gulf Gateway oversees all the ports, waterways, and intermodal connections and corridors in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico. Here’s an update from its director, Brian Hill, on projects underway along the Gulf Coast and beyond, infrastructure needs and the way ahead.
MODERATOR:
- Paul Hart, midstream editor-at-large for Oil and Gas Investor.
SPEAKER:
- Brian Hill, Western Gulf Gateway director at the maritime administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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