North America downstream news
Parkland Fuel Corp. acquires Tropic Oil Co.
Parkland Fuel Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Tropic Oil Co., adding a third US regional operating centre to its portfolio.
Commonwealth LNG’s permit application receives FERC approval
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted Commonwealth LNG’s filing application for its Gulf of Mexico project.
Clariant opens new HTE laboratory in Houston
Clariant has opened a new high throughput experimentation laboratory in Houston, Texas, serving the US oil and gas industry.
First cargo from Freeport LNG Train 1
McDermott, Chiyoda and Zachry Group announce first cargo from Train 1 of the Freeport LNG project in Texas, US.
Substantial completion reached for Train 2 at Corpus Christi
Cheniere has announced the substantial completion of Train 2 at the Corpus Christi liquefaction project in Texas, US.
Greenway enters US gas-to-liquids joint venture
Greenway has entered a joint venture with a number of companies for an ownership interest in the Infra Technologies US gas-to-liquid plant in Wharton, Texas, US.
Matrix awarded five-year Shell refinery contract
Shell has awarded Matrix Service a contract for onsite mechanical services at its Puget Sound Refinery.
Sasol announces beneficial operation of Louisiana ethane cracker
More than 60% of Sasol’s Lake Charles Chemicals Project output is now online following the ethane cracker’s beneficial operation.
Worley and INEOS Styrolution celebrate Bayport ASA plant ground-breaking
Worley and INEOS Styrolution have attended a ceremony commemorating the start of construction for the new Bayport ASA plant in Texas, US.
Sulzer and Nidec enter field service agreement
Sulzer field service teams can now offer operators of Nidec MV drives onsite support following a field service agreement.