North America downstream news
Sulzer opens applications for 2019 summer intern programme
Sulzer, the independent service provider for the repair and maintenance of rotating machines, has opened applications for its Houston based internship programme.
Mozambique LNG and the Government of Mozambique expect to make major announcement on 18 June 2019
Following a meeting, the President of Mozambique His Excellency Filipe Nyusi and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Walker announced plans for Mozambique LNG to make an important announcement during a celebratory event on 18 June 2019 in Maputo.
ExxonMobil to invest up to US$100 million on lower-emissions research and development with USA National Labs
ExxonMobil has announced it will invest up to US$100 million over 10 years to research and develop advanced lower-emissions technologies with the U.S. Department of Energy’s national renewable energy laboratory and national energy technology laboratory.
US energy consumption, production, and exports reached record highs in 2018
EIA reports that 2018 was a record year for US energy with production outpacing consumption but increases across the board.
Mitsubishi Chemical to boost US production of EVOH resin
Anticipating growing demand for EVOH resin, Mitsubishi Chemical plans to increase production at its US subsidiary twelvefold.
SUEZ technology to generate RNG at Kansas wastewater treatment plant
SUEZ’s Methanis biogas membrane system will be used to generate RNG at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant in Topeka, Kansas.
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.