North America downstream news
API updates its engine oil licensing and certification system
API 1509 includes the latest API oil performance standards and marketing guidelines for engine oil quality marks.
Air Liquide to build new air separation unit in Texas and supply GCGV
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.
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Qatar Petroleum to develop new US petrochemical plant
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Qatar Petroleum have signed an agreement to jointly develop a petrochemical plant in the US Gulf Coast region.
TC Energy enters agreement to sell Columbia Midstream assets
TC Energy is to sell Columbia Midstream assets for US$1.275 billion to UGI Energy Services.
McDermott and Chiyoda reach agreement with Cameron LNG
McDermott and Chiyoda have reached an agreement with Cameron LNG relating to the construction of its Louisiana liquefaction project.
US refinery capacity reached record high at the start of 2019
The EIA has reported that US refinery capacity reached a record high of 18.8 million b/cd at the start of 2019.
Sempra Energy releases its corporate sustainability report
Titled ‘Delivering Energy With Purpose,’ Sempra Energy has released its corporate sustainability report outlining its 2018 performance.
Archrock to acquire Elite Compression
Following the agreement with Elite Compression, Archrock will acquire approximately 430 000 compression horsepower for US$410 million in cash and common stock.
Asia and North America to lead ethylene capacity additions by 2023
GlobalData has reported that Asia and North America will lead global ethylene capacity additions by 2023.
MHIENG receives order for US polyethylene plant
GCGV, a joint-venture of ExxonMobil and SABIC, has contracted MHIENG to construct a large-scale polyethylene plant in Texas.