North America downstream news

GlobalData has reported that China will drive global liquids storage capacity growth by 2023, adding 135 million bbl.

ExxonMobil has started production on its new polyethylene line at its Beaumont plant, increasing capacity by 65%.

To address the increasing number of LNG project applications, FERC is creating a new LNG division and opening a Houston office.

Venture Global has secured binding commitments of over US$10 billion for its US$5.8 billion Calcasieu Pass LNG construction financing.

Aries Clean Energy has received all approvals required to construct first biosolids-only gasification facility in New Jersey, USA.

The EIA has reported that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are to fall in 2019, mainly due to fewer emissions from coal consumption.

Pieridae has negotiated extensions to the deadlines of its 20-year LNG agreement with Uniper.

Enterprise has announced that service has begun on the third train at its Orla natural gas processing plant in Texas, US.

API 1509 includes the latest API oil performance standards and marketing guidelines for engine oil quality marks.

Air Liquide has signed a long-term oxygen and nitrogen supply agreement with GCGV and announces plans to build a new air separation unit in Texas.