North America downstream news

Shareholders at major energy companies have pushed for methane transparency and gained ground on the issue with three double-digit votes.

Vopak Terminal Deer Park has announced it has reached an agreement with the US and the State Of Texas on improved emissions controls.

ADNOC has signed an exclusive agreement with Penthol for Group III base oil sales into the USA through the Vertex-Penthol Partnership.

Jacobs has announced it is expanding its Cisco relationship to enhance its connectivity solution options in Canada.

ExxonMobil and SABIC have announced the signing of an agreement for the next phase of their proposed US petrochemical project.

LyondellBasell has announced it has begun construction on its Hyperzone polyethylene plant at its La Porte Complex, US.

Following the announcement of the 100-day action plan between the US and China, the deal has the potential to alter the global LNG trade.

The price of crude has increased this morning as Saudi Arabia and Russia have spoken out in support of extending the supply cuts agreement until March 2018.

Advanced Biofuels Canada has announced it has received a significant expansion of its membership, allowing clean fuel policies to open the window for industry growth.

Meridian Energy has announced it is expanding its engineering relationship with Vepica USA, Inc. and other engineering firms for the Davis Refinery.