North America downstream news
US refinery runs expected to decline for first time in a decade
The EIA has reported that gross inputs to US refineries are expected to decline for the first time in ten years.
Total US petroleum demand reaches highest level since 2005
The API has reported that US petroleum demand hit 20.8 million bpd in July, the highest level since 2005.
Kinder Morgan to enhance Houston Ship Channel terminal capabilities
Over US$170 million will be spent by Kinder Morgan to enhance its terminal capabilities in the Houston Ship Channel.
Dow to divest its Acetone Derivatives business
Dow is divesting its Acetone Derivatives business to ALTIVIA Ketones & Additives.
Trafigura begins transporting crude oil via the Cactus II pipeline
Trafigura has begun transporting crude oil from the US Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast via the newly operational Cactus II pipeline.
BBT names new Director of Sales in Canada
Berndorf Belt Technology USA (BBT) has named Nicholas Dagher as Director of Sales, responsible for the Canadian region.
Pin Oak begins construction on Taft Terminal and secures interconnection agreements
Pin Oak has announced that it has made interconnection agreements to EPIC and Red Oak pipelines, and begun construction on its Taft oil trading terminal.
Enterprise signs long-term agreements with Chevron for US oil terminal
Enterprise and Chevron have announced agreements supporting the development of an offshore crude oil terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.
EthosEnergy to operate and maintain cogeneration facility for ExxonMobil
EthosEnergy has taken over operations and maintenance of a Louisiana cogeneration facility for ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge refining and chemicals complex.
Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates renewable natural gas facility in Nebraska
Aria Energy, a Michigan-based renewable energy company, celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Waste Connections-owned Butler County Landfill in David City, Nebraska, on 26 July 2019.