North America downstream news
Air Liquide signs long-term supply agreement with Methanex
Air Liquide has agreed to supply oxygen, nitrogen and utilities to Methanex Corp. for its planned methanol plant expansion.
New techniques assist in acid converter vessel replacement
Mammoet have shared an insight into the steps taken to replace an old acid converter vessel at a Gulf Coast spent acid regeneration facility.
US to contribute 40% of new-build small-scale liquefaction capacity
GlobalData has reported that, by 2023, the US will contribute 40% of new-build small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity additions.
Freeport LNG launches virtual LNG cargo trading storefront
Freeport LNG has announced the launch of a virtual private storefront in the Redwood Marketplace for the selling of LNG cargoes.
US swing production capabilities to be tested in wake of Saudi oil out-age
GlobalData has made a comment on the impact of the Saudi Arabian oil outage on global oil prices, and how this may test the US’s ability to swing supply.
Energy Transfer acquires SemGroup for US$5 billion
Increasing its export capacity and storage infrastructure, Energy Transfer will acquire SemGroup for US$5 billion.
EIA begins new annual biodiesel production capacity report
The US Energy Information Administration has released its first plant-level US biodiesel production capacity report.
IEA releases latest review of US energy policies
Highlighting the US shale revolution as a major force in reshaping the global energy landscape, the IEA has released its latest policy review.
Valero and Darling propose new renewable diesel plant
Valero and Darling are evaluating plans to build a new renewable diesel plant in Port Arthur, Texas.
Siemens opens new support centre in Texas
In an expansion of its rotating equipment support capabilities in the Permian Basin, Siemens has opened a new support centre in Odessa, Texas.