North America downstream news
US continues to increase lighter crude oil production, says EIA
The EIA reports that the average density of crude oil produced in the US is becoming lighter as domestic production increases.
Covestro to invest in new Baytown MDI plant
New train is expected to start production in 2024.
LNG Canada signals the return of mega-projects, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie representative analyses the implications of the first LNG export project to reach FID in Canada.
US natural gas supply and demand have increased from year-ago levels, according to EIA
Figures from first half of 2018 show significant growth compared to those from the same period in 2017.
Enterprise prices US$3 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes
Proceeds of the offering, made by an Enterprise subsidiary, to be used for the repayment of debt and “general company purposes”.
Reduction in crude oil dependence to drive US biolubricants growth, says Technavio
Technavio has published a new market research report on the biolubricants market in the US for the period 2018 – 2022.
ABS North American Committee discusses IMO 2020 and digitisation
Industry leaders from across North America met to discuss global challenges facing the maritime sector.
WLPGA study highlights benefits of transitioning to LPG
New report explores implications of increasing LPG usage across domestic, industrial and commercial sectors in the US and Europe.
IEnova and Trafigura sign contracts for marine refined products terminal
Manzanillo terminal to be used for imports, storage and delivery, with Trafigura subsidiaries holding a 49% stake.
Marathon completes acquisition of Andeavor
Andeavor has ceased to be publicly traded and its common stock has discontinued trading on the New York Stock Exchange.