North America downstream news
US chemical production gained in April
The American Chemistry Council has reported on the current outlook for US chemical production.
Bluewing starts construction for its Phase II Expansion Project
Bluewing’s Phase II Expansion Project will add 300 000 bbl of storage capacity in Brownsville, Texas.
Gevo and Avfuel supply sustainable jet fuel for transatlantic operators
Transatlantic aviation operators flying to EBACE will be using sustainable alternative jet fuel provided by Gevo and Avfuel.
Voith’s Houston facility up and running
Voith has announced that its new workshop in Houston has opened and is receiving fresh orders.
Grand opening ceremony held for new Louisiana chemical complex
Lotte Chemical and Westlake Chemical have hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new chemical complex in Louisiana.
Freeport LNG expansion gets FERC approval
The FERC has approved the construction of Train 4 at the Freeport LNG terminal in Texas.
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.