North America downstream news
Trafigura enters into petrochemical trading joint venture
Trafigura Group is being joined by executives from the petrochemical industry in creating two new petrochemical trading entities.
Arja Talakar named CEO of Siemens Oil & Gas
After 23 years with Siemens, Arja Talakar will take the lead in the midst of wide industry changes.
Eagle LNG receives Final Environmental Impact Statement from FERC
Eagle LNG’s Jacksonville LNG project has reached the final step in the FERC’s environmental review process.
The US exported 2 million bpd of crude oil in 2018
EIA research has found that 2 million bpd of crude oil were exported in 2018 to 42 destinations.
Brightmark Energy completes financing for plastics-to-fuel plant
Brightmark Energy closes US$260 million in financing for the US’ first commercial-scale plastics-to-fuel plant.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. expands in Buffalo, New York
Marathon Petroleum Corp. to acquire a terminal and retail locations in Buffalo, New York.
US$3 million award to SoCalGas for new RNG technology
The California Energy Commission has awarded US$3 million to SoCalGas to advance technology that could create twice as much RNG as anaerobic digestion processes.
Williams sells its 50% interest in Jackalope Gas Gathering Services
Williams has sold its 50% interest in Jackalope Gas Gathering Services to an affiliate of Crestwood for US$484.6 million.
Siemens to supply reciprocating compressors for steam methane reformer
Siemens will supply three reciprocating compressors for what will become the largest hydrogen production unit in the US.
Houston Deer Park Rail Terminal to be retrofitted and refurbished
Texas Deepwater Partners and Shell will refurbish the Deer Park Rail Terminal for the loading of refined products on the Houston Ship Channel.