US refinery news

Atlas Copco Gas and Process industrial heat pumps help to upcycle low-temperature waste heat sources (such as river water and sewage water). With the use of a fraction of the electric power to drive the heat pump (typically 20 - 40%), and with no CO2 emitted, this upgraded waste heat can be re-used in a process with the lowest environmental impact possible.

The API has issued a statement on the US EPA’s final Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule, establishing volume obligations for 2026 and 2027.

Integrated solvent dewaxing and deoiling systems gradually replace conventional wax separation units in refineries. The combination of solvent dewaxing and solvent or solvent-free deoiling improves operational efficiency and final products qualities. It reduces investment and operating costs. Refineries are unlocking additional value while meeting increasingly stringent market and regulatory requirements.

AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement today on the EPA’s announcement of a record-breaking final Renewable Fuel Standard rule covering years 2026 and 2027.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, have announced an extension of the second open season for the Western Gateway Pipeline, a newly proposed refined products pipeline system.

Refineries are delaying turnarounds and operating at higher capacity, increasing the risk of fouling, corrosion, and unplanned downtime. This article outlines practical strategies to improve efficiency, protect asset integrity, and maintain fired heater performance between turnarounds to sustain throughput and reduce operating costs.

Abundia has announced that it has entered a multi-project licensing agreement with Topsoe to deploy its HydroFlex® technology for the upgrading process at Abundia's waste-plastics-to-renewable products recycling facility in Baytown, Texas, US.

America First Refining has announced the construction of the first new oil refinery built in the US in 50 years, to be located at the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to urge EPA to avoid a repeat of 2025’s 11th hour emergency RVP waivers for summer gasoline sold in the Midwest.

US exports of refined petroleum products have increased steadily over 2025, with exports totalling 6.3 million bpd in January 2026, about 10% more than in January 2025 and near record highs, according to data from Vortexa.