Downstream news
EIA: US exports largest quantity of LNG in 1H23
The US exported more LNG than any other LNG-exporting country in the first six months of 2023.
Brightmark and Chevron announce delivery of RNG from Larson Project
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, a joint venture (JV) partnership between Chevron and Brightmark Fund Holdings LLC, have announced the delivery of the first renewable natural gas (RNG) from its Larson Project in Okeechobee County, Florida, US.
Idemitsu and LOPS Corp. to conduct study on SAF
Idemitsu Kosan and LOPS have agreed to conduct joint studies on the procurement of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock and have signed a basic agreement.
EIA: refinery outages amid lower capacity increase US gasoline crack spreads
Unplanned refinery outages and lower gasoline production capacity are increasing the costs of producing summer-grade gasoline in the US.
Commonwealth LNG and Baker Hughes sign strategic agreement
Commonwealth LNG has signed a strategic agreement with Baker Hughes related to Commonwealth LNG’s facility under development in Louisiana, US.
Gate terminal starts construction of fourth LNG tank
A final investment decision has been taken to expand Gate terminal’s storage and regasification capacity.
Cheniere and BASF sign long-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement
Cheniere Energy, Inc. has announced it has entered into a long-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with BASF.
Marathon Petroleum implements Topsoe technology at Martinez Renewables facility
Topsoe has been selected by Marathon Petroleum as the technology provider for renewable fuels production at the Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility in California, US.
TotalEnergies acquires 40% interest in carbon dioxide storage exploration licence
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with CapeOmega Carbon Storage AS, to acquire the 40% participating interest held by CapeOmega in the carbon dioxide storage exploration licence, ExL004.
Yokogawa announces new representative for Eastern Canada
Yokogawa has announced PSS Group as the new representative for the company's industrial automation products portfolio consisting of field, control, and analytical instrumentation in Eastern Canada.