Coastal Bend Midstream Program

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Summary: The Coastal Bend Midstream Program (CBMP) is an educational and research program housed in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).  The CBMP will deliver a strong value proposition to the hydrocarbon transportation, processing, LNG, and storage industry (“Midstream Industry”) through: 

  • Industry-driven applied research.
  • Enhancing TAMU-CC faculty and student knowledge and understanding of Midstream Industry engineering, operations, and career opportunities. 
  • Knowledge transfer.
  • Midstream Industry-focused annual issue surveys, webinars, essay contests, scholarships, internships, co-ops, faculty externships, workshops, plant trips, and campus events.
  • Incorporating Midstream Industry content into the TAMU-CC curriculum. 
  • Hosting regular CBMP research reviews with industry partners.
  • Collaboration with industry organizations, PHMSA, and DOE.

Applied Research: CBMP research is opportunistic but focused on:

  • Data Management, AI/Machine Learning - e.g., operations efficiency, predictive maintenance, and material science.
  • Materials Science and Surface Chemistry - e.g., hard spots and H2 impact on safety equipment.
  • GIS - e.g., pipeline system geohazard database.
  • Corrosion.

Benefits: TAMU-CC and industry benefits of the CBMP program include:

  • Practical research driven by industry needs focused on solving real-world problems.
  • Education of TAMUCC students about Midstream Industry engineering and operations, and career opportunities.
  • Enhanced TAMUCC faculty knowledge and understanding of the Midstream Industry.
  • Webinars, workshops, and industry and campus events are designed to educate and bring industry, faculty, and students together.
  • Information clearinghouse focused on developing and providing midstream industry-relevant information.
  • Enhanced recruiting, scholarship, and internship opportunities for TAMUCC students.

CBMP Newsfeed

TAMU-CC Launches CBMP - TAMU-CC Announces Creation of Office of Midstream Research to Build Partnerships in Oil and Gas Industry

CBMP Appoints Industry Advisory Board - Distinguished Midstream Industry Executives

2025 Joint Industry Issue Survey issued by CBMP and GPA Midstream Association - GPA Midstream Survey Results

 

 

Contact:

Thomas J Kalb
Director, Midstream Research
Coastal Bend Midstream Program
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Email: thomas.kalb@tamucc.edu
Mobile: 203.803.7677

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