North America downstream news
Shell invests in waste to low carbon fuels plant in Québec
Once completed, the plant will treat more than 200 000 t of non-recyclable waste and wood waste per year with an annual production of nearly 125 million litres of low carbon fuels.
Gas Innovations continues growth with addition of investment partner
AEA Investors’ Small Business Fund has invested in Gas Innovations as part of the formation of Meritus Gas Partners.
GlobalData: North American petrochemical producers might see long-term cost advantage by reducing CAPEX for 2021
North American petrochemical majors that strive to pace investments efficiently, in line with market trends, will boost their competitiveness and seize further opportunities for growth over the long-term, says GlobalData.
Global Compression Services launches one-stop shop for natural gas compressor parts and services
Global Compression Services will operate from 11 locations servicing the top shale plays in the lower 48 US states.
Howard Energy Partners to acquire Javelina fractionation plant
Javelina is a treating and fractionation plant located in Corpus Christi, Texas, US.
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds acquires Hydroprocessing Associates
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds is a provider of specialty welding and other highly technical services to the oil and gas refinery, biodiesel, petrochemical, and industrial markets.
Martin Midstream announces sale of Mega Lubricants
The sale of Mega Lubricants is to John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC for US$22.4 million.
Citgo planning overhaul of Corpus Christi refinery in 4Q21
The move is motivated by the company’s desire to maximise profit from the plant during the coming year when a vaccine for COVID-19 is being widely deployed.
Brazos Midstream to use recycle split vapour technology from Honeywell UOP
UOP will upgrade two existing 200 million ft3/d gas processing plants in the Permian Basin.
Louisiana Governor announces potential Baton Rouge refinery investment
John Bel Edwards has announced potential investment by ExxonMobil totalling more than US$240 million at the company’s Baton Rouge Refinery.