US refinery news
IEA: US to lead global oil supply growth, while no peak in oil demand in sight
According to the IEA, refiners and shippers are set to rise to challenge of new IMO rules, one of biggest industry shake-ups.
ClearSign announces final regulatory approval for collaborative project with World Oil
Installation of five burners expected to eliminate over 15 tpy of NOX.
EIA: more stringent marine sulfur limits mean changes for US refiners and ocean vessels
The IMO’s new regulations on sulfur content are set to change the way bunker fuel is consumed in the US.
US sanctions increase pressure on Venezuela, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie comments on the US’s decision to curb the Maduro government’s access to cash from crude exports.
Chevron agrees with Petrobras to buy Pasadena Refinery System
Assets include a refinery with a capacity to process approximately 110 000 bpd of light crude.
TechnipFMC awarded contract for ExxonMobil refinery expansion project
The new units of this expansion project will be integrated into the existing facilities at the refinery.
API report shows record-breaking December for US oil and gas industry
With record refinery throughput, total petroleum inventories built to within 2.6% of the maximum of the 5-year historical range.
ExxonMobil to proceed with new crude unit as part of Beaumont refinery expansion
Crude-processing capacity to increase by more than 65%.
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.
KBR receives contract for solid acid alkylation technology
The company will provide engineering and design services for Wynnewood Refining Co.