North America downstream news

API considers how months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have tested global energy markets, leaving the world with less cushion and less margin for error, and how the US energy system has managed the turbulence.

Convertus Group has announced the successful financial close of $135 million in project financing for its flagship biofuel facility located in York Region, Ontario, Canada.

Baker Hughes has announced a major order from Venture Global LNG to provide a comprehensive liquefaction solution for its CP2 LNG expansion project in Louisiana, US.

Energia Costa Azul, the second LNG export facility in Mexico, shipped its initial cargo from Phase 1 of the terminal on 8 July 2026, according to the project developer, the US EIA has reported.

Glenfarne Group, LLC announced a US$500 million investment with lead investors being investment funds and accounts managed by global investment firm, HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock.

OXEA has announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) for a major capacity expansion at its Bay City, Texas, US, production site.

Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the US in June 2026. With these locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, the company is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners.

Energy Transfer LP has announced an expansion of the Nederland NGL Export Terminal to meet additional customer demand, Texas, US.

Sky Quarry Inc. has announced an update on its Nevada refinery operations, US, provided by the company's interim CEO, Marcus Laun.

INEOS Styrolution has announced its decision to permanently close its polystyrene production site in Illinois, US, with decommissioning and an orderly closure process expected to be completed in 4Q6.