North America downstream news
Texas LNG and ABB to collaborate
Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on automation and electrical equipment for a new LNG export terminal.
NEXTCHEM awarded process design contract by DG Fuels
NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been selected by DG Fuels to provide the process design package in relation to a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility.
MENA countries supply approximately one-third of global LNG
Nearly one-third of global LNG exports in 2022 were supplied by exporting countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).
Infinium receives US$75 million equity commitment
Infinium and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst have announced a US$75 million project equity investment commitment to support Infinium’s eFuels project.
Topsoe signs agreements with Santa Maria Renewable Resources LLC
Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project, focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks.
US gasoline prices decline amid lower gasoline demand and falling crude oil prices
The EIA reports that on 20 November 2023, the regular gasoline retail price averaged US$3.29/gal across the US, 10% less than the same time in 2022.
RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream complete 100% SAF transatlantic flight
Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. have announced the successful completion of the first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Neste partners with Hightowers Petroleum
Neste and Hightowers Petroleum, a wholesale fuel supplier serving customers in the Midwest US, have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™.
XRG Technologies and BayoTech announce partnership
XRG Technologies and BayoTech have announced a new partnership to design and build a proprietary high performance reforming furnace.
BASF’s catalysis researchers receive award
A team of BASF catalysis researchers were recognised by the Research and Development Council of New Jersey, US, with the 2023 Edison Patent Award.