North America downstream news
Venture Global LNG achieves two FERC milestones
FERC has published its final Environmental Impact Statement for Venture Global LNG’s Plaquemines LNG and accepted a pre-filing request for its Delta LNG project.
US exports compete for Asian crude trade
ESAI Energy has reported that reduced Venezuelan and Iranian exports will give America an advantage in the Asian crude trade.
Matrix Service awarded EPC contract for Piedmont Natural Gas LNG facility
Matrix Service has been awarded an EPC contract for Piedmont Natural Gas’ LNG peak shaving facility in North Carolina.
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG project receives non-FTA exports authorisation
The permit, signed in Brussels, allows Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG project to export LNG to non-FTA countries.
KBR awarded contracts for Texan oil terminal
KBR has been awarded FEED and EPC contracts for improvements to a west Texas oil terminal.
ExxonMobil announces US$2 billion chemical expansion project
ExxonMobil has announces that it will invest US$2 billion in the expansion of its Baytown facility, the largest integrated petrochemical complex in the US.
Driftwood LNG receives authorisation for LNG exports
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project has received long-term authorisation to export LNG to non-FTA countries.
Chevron completes acquisition of Pasadena Refining
Adding a second refinery to its Gulf Coast downstream business, Chevron acquires Pasadena Refining System, Inc.
Air Liquide expands supply contract to LyondellBasell PO/TBA plant
Air Liquide has signed a new long-term utilities agreement with LyondellBasell in the US.
Expanded Panama Canal allows for more transits of hydrocarbon gas liquids
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that the Panama Canal expansion has allowed for more transits of propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids.