Downstream news
McDermott awarded petrochemicals contract in Kuwait
McDermott will supply the basic engineering, technology licence, and catalyst for an integrated petrochemicals unit in Kuwait.
Aramco to buy Shell’s share of the SASREF refining joint venture
Shell’s share of the SASREF refining venture will be acquired by Aramco, giving it complete ownership of the project.
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG receives federal authorisation
The FERC permit is one of the last major regulatory approvals Sempra needs before the final investment decision is made for the Port Arthur LNG project.
Value of US petroleum products exported to Mexico nearly triples between 2008 – 2018
The EIA has reported that the US energy trade with Mexico involves importing crude oil and exporting petroleum products.
ExxonMobil signs 20-year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy
Zhejiang Energy will receive 1 million tpy of LNG from ExxonMobil for 20 years and is planning to build an LNG receiving terminal.
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG authorised by FERC
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given the final authorisation for Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project, due to begin construction later this year.
Global polyethylene capacity growth to be led by Asia and North America
GlobalData has reported that Asia and North America will lead global polyethylene capacity additions by 2023.
EIA: Summer 2019 gasoline prices forecast to be lower than last summer
EIA expects the retail price of US regular-grade gasoline will average US$2.76 per gal. during the summer from April through September 2019.
Video: Duqm refinery project update
A look at the latest developments at the Duqm refinery in Oman.
SDK Group starts mass production of liquefied carbon dioxide in Oita Petrochemical Complex
Showa Denko Gas Products Co., Ltd. (SGP) has established a new plant to produce liquefied carbon dioxide.