North America downstream news

BASF is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE, two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas site, US, with attributed electricity from renewable sources.

Gevo Inc. has announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Richardton, North Dakota facility in the US, by adding a second ethanol production facility.

NGL exports reached 3.1 million bpd in 2025, growing 7% from the previous year, NGL plant production increasing every year since 2005.

The API has issued a statement on the US EPA’s final Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule, establishing volume obligations for 2026 and 2027.

LNG Canada is starting construction work near its marine terminal consisting of wharf demolition, quay wall construction, and assessment of dredging work.

AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement today on the EPA’s announcement of a record-breaking final Renewable Fuel Standard rule covering years 2026 and 2027.

ABB has been awarded additional orders by Bechtel, extending its scope to deliver integrated automation and electrical solutions for Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG facility in the US.

Baker Hughes has been chosen to supply critical gas compression, power generation equipment, and project development support for ST LNG’s proposed 8.4 million tpy LNG export terminal offshore the US.

MAIRE has announced that Tecnimont has been awarded a rehabilitation study contract worth US$50 million for the upgrading of the Guaracara Refinery Complex, located in Point a Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago.

SAFFiRE Renewables has selected ANDRITZ to supply key refining technology for its new pilot plant in Liberal, Kansas, US, that will convert agricultural residues into cellulosic ethanol.