North America downstream news
Energía Costa Azul LNG receives US non-FTA approval for liquefaction-export infrastructure project in Mexico
The Sempra Energy subsidiary will be able to export US natural gas to Mexico before exporting the processed LNG to non-FTA countries.
Nouryon to double organic peroxides capacity in Mexico
The upscaling follows the trend of increased investment in the global petrochemicals industry.
Airswift expands North American presence with new hires
Demonstrating their commitment to the North American oil and gas market, Airswift have filled a number of senior positions.
Wood wins contract to lead project aimed at reducing CO2 emissions
The company will provide engineering and concept design work exploring carbon capture in gas power and industrial settings.
L. A. Turbine ships its first ARES active magnetic bearing turboexpander-compressor
The unit will be installed in a processing plant in the Bakken Shale Play of North Dakota later in the year.
US petrochemical industry to experience surge of investment
Over US$200 billion is to be invested in the industry, according to Wood Mackenzie Senior Vice President Chemicals, Steve Zinger.
Ownership of FT reactors transferred to Velocys from ENVIA
Velocys has announced the return of two FT reactors after the demonstration run was completed last year in Oklahoma City.
Arkema starts its first US PEKK production plant
To satisfy future demand for carbon fibre reinforced composites and 3D printing materials, the company is strengthening its production capacity.
Project delays sink oil sands output in 2019
Combined with lacking investor confidence, delays to a number of projects have reduced output predictions, according to report.
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.