North America downstream news
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.
Johnson Matthey awarded Geismar 3 plant contract
Johnson Matthey will supply the licence for the autothermal reformer at Methanex’s Geismar 3 methanol plant.
Fluor completes construction of Texan petrochemical facility
Fluor has completed its construction contract for MEGlobal’s ethylene glycol manufacturing facility in Oyster Creek, Texas.
47% of small-scale LNG liquefaction to be contributed by North America
GlobalData has reported that North America will contribute 47% of global small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity additions by 2023.