North America downstream news
ExxonMobil to begin reconfiguration project
A major reconfiguration project is set to begin at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas, US, complex that will increase the production of products like base stocks and diesel.
AFPM responds to EPA actions on RFS small refinery waiver backlog
The AFPM President and CEO has responded to the EPA’s actions to address the backlog of nearly 200 small refinery exemptions.
AMIGO LNG signs 20-year LNG SPA with Gunvor
AMIGO LNG S.A. de C.V has announced the signing of a definitive long-term sale and purchase agreement with Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd.
Nikkiso announces contract for Bahamas LNG project
Nikkiso has announced that it has been contracted by NPG to provide LNG regasification and cryogenic equipment for the New Providence Gas Project in Nassau, the Bahamas.
US natural gas storage levels remain above average through injection season
The EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts that US working natural gas inventories will reach 3872 billion ft3 by the end of October.
Centrica enters into long-term natural gas agreement
Centrica plc has confirmed that its trading arm, Centrica Energy, has entered into a natural gas sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with US-based Devon Energy Corp.
Transition Industries partners with Bonatti
Transition Industries has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Bonatti S.p.A for critical infrastructure on the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico.
USA exported 30% of the energy it produced in 2024
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that in 2024, the US exported about 30% of its domestic primary energy production.
EIA expects the price of crude to fall by the end of 2025
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a significant decline in the price of oil as growth in the global supply of oil vastly surpasses growth in demand for petroleum products.
AFPM comments on RFS proposal
The AFPM have recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 and 2027.