US refinery news
Maximising process efficiency with Compander technology
Atlas Copco Energas GmbH, Gas and Process Division, demonstrate how petrochemical companies can maximise gas process efficiency with Compander technology.
US refinery maintenance leads to increased exports of crude oil
The US exported more crude oil to Nigeria than it received from Nigeria for the first time in February and March 2025, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports.
EIA expects US hydrocarbon production to be supported by export growth
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that US hydrocarbon production is to be supported by export growth in long-term projections through 2030.
Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the USA West Coast
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures.
EIA predicts oil prices to decrease despite market uncertainty
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that Brent crude oil price will average less than US$70/bbl in 2025 and approximately US$58/bbl in 2026.
EIA reports US refining capacity largely unchanged as of January 2025
According to the US EIA’s latest annual Refinery Capacity Report, US operable atmospheric distillation capacity totalled 18.4 million bpcd on 1 January 2025 – essentially flat compared with last year.
Automation key to refinery resilience amid slowing oil demand and market volatility
The IEA’s latest Oil Market Report has demonstrated a structural shift in the industry, accelerating the need for automation and intelligent flow control at refineries to maintain profitability and operational resilience.
Materials and Solutions for Hydrogen and the World’s Toughest Conditions
As the global transition to clean energy accelerates, Greene Tweed engineers are developing and testing advanced materials to overcome the challenges faced by companies pursuing sustainability goals. This article focuses on four key areas where innovation in material science is driving progress.
Wood Mackenzie's Global Refinery Closure Outlook to 2035
Although global oil demand is expected to grow, the long-term outlook for many refineries is uncertain. Wood Mackenzie’s latest global refinery closure threat analysis reviews 420 sites worldwide, identifying those most at risk by 2035. Rising carbon cost, shifting demands and lack of petrochemical integration are key factors shaping future viability.
US EIA reports a slight decrease in oil prices and refinery margins
Oil prices and refinery margins fell slightly in 1Q25 according to a recent report from the US Energy Information Administration.