North America downstream news
Trade war leaves LNG projects vulnerable
Rystad Energy forecasts that the escalating trade war between the US and China may put many LNG projects at risk of FID deferrals.
KBR selected as preferred bidder for Freeport LNG project
KBR has been selected as the preferred bidder for the EPC contract for Train 4 at Freeport LNG’s export facility in Texas.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reports on increasing demand for its RNG
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced that orders for its RNG-fuelled truck have surpassed 250 and RNG uptake is rising across the US.
Turbomachinery Laboratory to host annual Turbomachinery Research Consortium meeting
The 39th Turbomachinery Research Consortium meeting will be hosted by Turbomachinery Laboratory at the Phillips Event Center.
Sulzer opens applications for 2019 summer intern programme
Sulzer, the independent service provider for the repair and maintenance of rotating machines, has opened applications for its Houston based internship programme.
Mozambique LNG and the Government of Mozambique expect to make major announcement on 18 June 2019
Following a meeting, the President of Mozambique His Excellency Filipe Nyusi and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Walker announced plans for Mozambique LNG to make an important announcement during a celebratory event on 18 June 2019 in Maputo.
ExxonMobil to invest up to US$100 million on lower-emissions research and development with USA National Labs
ExxonMobil has announced it will invest up to US$100 million over 10 years to research and develop advanced lower-emissions technologies with the U.S. Department of Energy’s national renewable energy laboratory and national energy technology laboratory.
US energy consumption, production, and exports reached record highs in 2018
EIA reports that 2018 was a record year for US energy with production outpacing consumption but increases across the board.
Mitsubishi Chemical to boost US production of EVOH resin
Anticipating growing demand for EVOH resin, Mitsubishi Chemical plans to increase production at its US subsidiary twelvefold.
SUEZ technology to generate RNG at Kansas wastewater treatment plant
SUEZ’s Methanis biogas membrane system will be used to generate RNG at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant in Topeka, Kansas.