In Corpus Christi, Texas, where massive oil tankers and barges traverse the Gulf of Mexico daily, Port Commissioner Rajan Ahuja is making waves—literally and figuratively.

As the first Indian American to hold this esteemed position, Ahuja is overseeing a transformative project that will expand the city’s capacity to export energy globally.

“Part of it is this—the bridge behind me was built in 1959. About six or seven years ago, the state of Texas, after us pushing so hard for 10 years, agreed to fund the building of this new bridge,” Ahuja explains.

The single-cable bridge, which will replace the decades-old structure, represents more than just engineering progress—it is a lifeline for the U.S. oil export industry.

When asked about the significance of the bridge, he says, “The bottom o

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