ECC Future Leaders: A discussion with bp's Shana Bortka

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ECC Future Leaders: A discussion with bp's Shana Bortka

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May 10, 2024

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Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Shana Bortka, bp, to discuss the benefits ECC's Future Leaders program can offer professionals in the refining and petrochemical industries' engineering and construction sectors.

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May 10, 2024

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ECC Future Leaders: A discussion with bp's Shana Bortka

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