North America downstream news
Alfa Laval wins energy-efficiency order
The company will supply compact heat exchangers to a US petrochemical plant.
Venture Global LNG and Kiewit announce EPC contract for LNG export facility
Kiewit has been awarded the EPC contract for the Calcasieu Pass LNG facility.
Chevron Phillips Chemical to cease US paraxylene production
Wood Mackenzie comments on Chevron Phillips Chemical’s decision to cease production.
November US natural gas prices increased beyond previous market expectations
On 23 November, the natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub in Louisiana, US, was US$4.70/million Btu, the highest price since a temporary spike in January 2018.
ClearSign to work with World Oil Refining on LA low-emissions demonstration project
The project will showcase Duplex technology in refinery process heaters and other types of fired equipment.
Meridian Energy Group signs Davis EPC agreement with McDermott
McDermott will finalise the FEED for the Meridian Davis Refinery in North Dakota.
Arbitrators’ award boosts asbestos case settlement for refinery and chemical workers
Over 2000 plaintiffs in Texas will be awarded another US$140 million 30 years after the case began.
UGI Energy Services acquires South Jersey Energy’s natural gas business
The purchase covers 2500 commercial and industrial customer contracts.
Alfa Laval wins SEK110 million natural gas order
The company will supply air cooler systems to a US plant.
INEOS Enterprises completes the acquisition of the Flint Hills Intermediates business
The transaction sees the business, workforce and production facilities transferring to INEOS Enterprises, where it will trade as INEOS Joliet