North America downstream news
West Coast Olefins secures site for multi-billion dollar petrochemical facility
West Coast Olefins has obtained a 300-acre site for the construction of a CAN$5.6 billion petrochemical project in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.
KBR begins work on EPC phase of Methanex methanol project
Following a successful FEED phase, KBR has begun work on the EPC phase of Methanex’s Geismar 3 methanol project.
China to lead growth in global liquids storage capacity by 2023
GlobalData has reported that China will drive global liquids storage capacity growth by 2023, adding 135 million bbl.
ExxonMobil starts production on Beaumont polyethylene line
ExxonMobil has started production on its new polyethylene line at its Beaumont plant, increasing capacity by 65%.
FERC creates new LNG division
To address the increasing number of LNG project applications, FERC is creating a new LNG division and opening a Houston office.
Venture Global secures over US$10 billion for Calcasieu Pass LNG
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 completes environmental permitting for large-scale biosolids gasification facility
Aries Clean Energy has received all approvals required to construct first biosolids-only gasification facility in New Jersey, USA.
US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall in 2019
The EIA has reported that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are to fall in 2019, mainly due to fewer emissions from coal consumption.
Pieridae extends deadline for its LNG agreement with Uniper
Pieridae has negotiated extensions to the deadlines of its 20-year LNG agreement with Uniper.
Third train begins service at Enterprise’s Orla gas processing plant
Enterprise has announced that service has begun on the third train at its Orla natural gas processing plant in Texas, US.