North America downstream news
KBR awarded contracts for Texan oil terminal
KBR has been awarded FEED and EPC contracts for improvements to a west Texas oil terminal.
ExxonMobil announces US$2 billion chemical expansion project
ExxonMobil has announces that it will invest US$2 billion in the expansion of its Baytown facility, the largest integrated petrochemical complex in the US.
Driftwood LNG receives authorisation for LNG exports
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project has received long-term authorisation to export LNG to non-FTA countries.
Chevron completes acquisition of Pasadena Refining
Adding a second refinery to its Gulf Coast downstream business, Chevron acquires Pasadena Refining System, Inc.
Air Liquide expands supply contract to LyondellBasell PO/TBA plant
Air Liquide has signed a new long-term utilities agreement with LyondellBasell in the US.
Expanded Panama Canal allows for more transits of hydrocarbon gas liquids
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that the Panama Canal expansion has allowed for more transits of propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids.
Dow to expand its Spanish alkoxylation capacity
Dow plans to expand its alkoxylation capacity at its facility in Tarragona, Spain, to satisfy growing demand.
FERC issues Rio Grande LNG with Final Environmental Impact Statement
Milestone reached for NextDecade as FERC issues a Final Environmental Impact Statement for its Rio Grande LNG project.
Grace to collaborate with TechnipFMC on catalyst and process technology
Grace and TechnipFMC will jointly develop technology relating to deep catalytic cracking for the petrochemical industry.
Record US petroleum product exports in 2018
The EIA has reported that the US exported an average of 5.6 million bpd of petroleum products in 2018, a new record.