North America downstream news
EIA: Energy-related CO2 emissions projected to remain at current levels until 2050
The US Energy Administration is projecting the stabilisation of energy-related CO2 emissions around current levels for over four decades.
Chevron Phillips Chemical to study potential expansion of 1-Hexene production
An important step as Chevron Phillips looks to increase production in line with rising global demand for normal alpha olefins.
IHS Markit Study: Ohio Valley region will supply nearly half of USA's natural gas by 2040
Petrochemical investment into the region expected to dramatically increase as a result, according to study.
Quorum Software acquires Coastal Flow Measurement Inc. and Flow-Cal Inc.
Move expands the company’s ability to attend to the complex software needs of the modern oil and gas industry.
McDermott announces successful start-up of Chinese reactor
The largest reactor of its type has been built by the American multinational at the PetroChina refinery in Jilin, China.
Upgrading measurement technology eliminates costly maintenance
Tai Piazza, Industry Manager - Refining, VEGA Americas, explains why refineries should not wait to upgrade their displacer technology.
Bear Head LNG signs agreements with Cape Breton Unions and Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs
Bear Head LNG is proposing to build an LNG export facility on the naturally deep waters of the Strait of Canso in Point Tupper, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
EIA: natural gas processing capacity increased in Lower 48 states between 2014 and 2017
The US Energy Information Administration has estimated that natural gas processing plant capacity increased by about 5% in the Lower 48 states on a net basis between 2014 and 2017.
Mexico Total agrees to be anchor customer of Tuxpan International Fluids Terminal
Total, through its subsidiary Total Atlantic Trading Mexico, will have the largest capacity in this terminal, located on the shores of the State of Veracruz.
Servomex strengthens sales teams with new regional sales managers
Servomex, the global expert in gas analysis, has appointed three new Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to its sales teams for the Americas and EMEAI regions.