North America downstream news
US signs highest LNG export contract volumes for 2019
GlobalData has reported that the US has signed the highest long-term LNG export contract volumes globally for 2019.
Cheniere receives FERC approval for LNG project
Cheniere has announced that it has received FERC approval for its Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project.
Next Wave to build ethylene to alkylate facility in Texas
Next Wave Energy Partners has announced that it has reached a final investment decision to construct an ethylene to alkylate facility in Pasadena, Texas.
Worley and Arundo launch digitalisation hub in US
Worley and Arundo have announced the launch of The Data Refinery, a hub for advanced analytics in energy and resources.
Honeywell technology selected for second Enterprise PDH plant
Enterprise has selected Honeywell for its second propane dehydrogenation plant in Texas, US.
Small refinery exemptions and the Renewable Fuel Standard explained
The EIA has published an explanation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s small refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Calumet closes sale of refinery and terminal
Calumet has sold its San Antonio refinery, as well as a terminal and pipeline to Starlight for US$63 million.
EIA improves propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids data
The EIA has updated its data series for propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids in its Monthly Energy Review.
L.A. Turbine commissions new turboexpander technology
L.A. Turbine has announced the successful commissioning of its new turboexpander at a natural gas liquid processing plant in North Dakota, US.
LyondellBasell announces 20% completion of Gulf Coast plant
LyondellBasell has announced that it has completed 20% of the construction of its PO/TBA petrochemical facility on the Gulf Coast.