Downstream news

The construction of the fourth LNG storage tank at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has been completed as scheduled.

US propane exports increased to 2 million bpd in 1H26, 11% more than during the same period in 2025, the US EIA has reported.

The range of plausible outcomes has widened substantially for the global energy system, according to McKinsey & Company’s Global Energy Perspective 2026.

NextDecade has received the permit from the US Army Corp of Engineers for the Rio Grande LNG Train 6 expansion project.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has selected Honeywell Technologies to provide process technologies, licensing, engineering services, proprietary catalysts, equipment, and digital solutions for its planned 700 000 bpd refinery in Kenya.

Technip Energies has been awarded contracts by Petkim, a subsidiary of SOCAR, in connection with the development of a proposed integrated petrochemical complex in Aliaga, Türkiye.

Ed Crooks, Wood Mackenzie, considers how diesel export restrictions could impact the refining industry and lead to higher fuel costs for most Americans.

Aether Fuels Inc. has announced the construction, commissioning, and operation of its fully integrated demonstration line, including the production of synthetic aviation fuel which meets the specifications of ASTM D7566.

FTAI Energy Partners LLC has announced that its subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Port Arthur Terminal in Port Arthur, Texas, US, and a 50% interest in the DRU located in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, from a subsidiary of USD Group LLC.

Shell has taken a final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2 which will double production capacity at the facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.