North America downstream news

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.

Evonik has announced the expansion of its collaboration with IMCD into the US market for VISIOMER® specialty methacrylates.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).

America First Refining has announced the construction of the first new oil refinery built in the US in 50 years, to be located at the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Shintech Louisiana, LLC has announced a US$3.4 billion investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities, with the construction of a second ethylene unit and a fourth chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer unit.

US developers signed sale and purchase agreements for 40 million tpy of LNG in 2025 from planned export facilities, according to US Department of Energy and company website data compiled by the US Energy Information Administration.

Venture Global, Inc. and Trafigura have announced the execution of an agreement for the purchase of approximately 0.5 million tpy of US LNG for five years commencing in 2026.