North America downstream news
Construction begins on ExxonMobil Baytown LAO unit
ExxonMobil has announced that construction has begun on its LAO production unit at the Baytown Chemical Plant in Texas, US.
Eagle LNG receives FERC authorisation for Jacksonville export facility
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the authorisation for Eagle LNG’s Jacksonville LNG export facility.
US fuel ethanol capacity increases slow
The EIA has reported that the increases in US fuel ethanol production capacity have slowed in 2019.
US to contribute 24% of global new-build gas processing capacity
GlobalData has reported that the US will contribute 24% of global new-build gas processing capacity growth by 2023.
Report reveals 71% of oil and gas organisations rely on single data source
Lloyd’s Register has released a new report on the technologies used by oil and gas companies to manage and maintain their assets.
79% of US energy production from fossil fuels
The EIA has reported that fossil fuels continue to account for the largest share of US energy production.
MHIENG completes ExxonMobil polyethylene production train
MHIENG has announced the completion of a large-scale polyethylene production train for ExxonMobil in Beaumont, Texas.
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.