North America downstream news
ExxonMobil to proceed with new crude unit as part of Beaumont refinery expansion
Crude-processing capacity to increase by more than 65%.
EIA: US expected to export more energy than it imports by 2020
The US is projected to export more petroleum and other liquids than it imports within the decade.
Moda Midstream announces Ingleside expansion and VLCC loading berth
As part of the expansion programme, Moda has commenced construction of an additional 10 million bbls of crude oil storage.
Hartree Partners and Oaktree announce formation of bulk liquid terminal platform
The partners have put up an initial equity commitment of up to US$735 million.
Expect a bullish US biodiesel market in 2019, says ESAI Energy
Report finds that soybean exports to China and a temporary freeze on small refinery waivers under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) will be bullish for US biodiesel markets in 2019.
SABIC names Chase Plastics as North America distribution partner
Chase Plastics joins Nexeo Solutions as authorised distributor of SABIC’s complete portfolio of specialty materials.
KBR receives contract for solid acid alkylation technology
The company will provide engineering and design services for Wynnewood Refining Co.
WorleyParsons awarded EPC contract for Pipestone gas processing plant
Encana Corp. has chosen WorleyParsons for EPC at its sour, shallow-cut gas plant.
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG receives FEIS from FERC
The 27.6 million tpy LNG terminal has been proposed for construction near Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Attendees of Downstream 2019 set to triple
Downstream 2019 will be taken to an entirely new level in Houston, Texas, in June 2019, with the number of attendees set to triple previous numbers.