North America downstream news
Dow fits Louisiana mixed-feed cracker with propylene technology
Dow will retrofit fluidised catalytic dehydrogenation technology to its mixed-feed crackers in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to produce propylene.
BHGE awarded Calcasieu Pass contract and notice to proceed
BHGE has been awarded a contract and notice to proceed by Venture Global for its Calcasieu Pass LNG project.
Venture Global fully finances Calcasieu Pass LNG
Venture Global has announced that it has closed on the financing for its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility.
US leads global petroleum and natural gas production
The EIA has reported that the US leads global petroleum and natural gas production, achieving record growth in 2018.
Cameron LNG Train 1 commences commercial operations
Commercial operations have begun for Train 1 of Cameron LNG in Louisiana, US.
First liquid from Freeport LNG Train 1 announced
McDermott, Chiyoda and Zachry Group have announced that Freeport LNG Train 1 has successfully begun producing LNG.
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.