North America downstream news
GlobalData: Asia to lead global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene capacity additions by 2024
Global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene capacity is poised to register a total growth of 19% from 11.36 million tpy in 2019 to 13.49 million tpy in 2024, according to GlobalData.
EIA expects US fossil fuel production to increase through 2022
The US Energy Information Administration expects production of all fossil fuels – crude oil, coal, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids – to increase in 2022, but forecast fossil fuel production will remain lower than the 2019 peak.
US EPA proposes extension of refinery compliance deadlines for biofuel blending
The agency said it is proposing to extend the compliance deadline for 2019 to 30 November 2021, and the 2020 deadline to 31 January 2022.
Inter Pipeline awards Worley contract for Heartland Petrochemical Complex
Worley will provide commissioning support, direct hire maintenance, small capital construction, turnaround, engineering and consulting services at the newly constructed Complex in Alberta, Canada.
Logan Industries offers marine scrubber repair
Logan Industries is offering the service at its new Pressure Vessel Heat Exchanger facility in Hempstead, Texas, US.
Nikkiso sells turboexpander business to Air Liquide
Nikkiso's Turboexpander Business Line designs, manufactures and sells turboexpanders within the industrial gas industry as well as the natural gas liquefaction industry.
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.