US refinery news
Chevron Phillips Chemical to cease US paraxylene production
Wood Mackenzie comments on Chevron Phillips Chemical’s decision to cease production.
November US natural gas prices increased beyond previous market expectations
On 23 November, the natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub in Louisiana, US, was US$4.70/million Btu, the highest price since a temporary spike in January 2018.
EPA finalises Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019, reflecting cellulosic biofuel shortfalls
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule for the 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme.
ClearSign to work with World Oil Refining on LA low-emissions demonstration project
The project will showcase Duplex technology in refinery process heaters and other types of fired equipment.
Meridian Energy Group signs Davis EPC agreement with McDermott
McDermott will finalise the FEED for the Meridian Davis Refinery in North Dakota.
Arbitrators’ award boosts asbestos case settlement for refinery and chemical workers
Over 2000 plaintiffs in Texas will be awarded another US$140 million 30 years after the case began.
INEOS Enterprises completes the acquisition of the Flint Hills Intermediates business
The transaction sees the business, workforce and production facilities transferring to INEOS Enterprises, where it will trade as INEOS Joliet
ExxonMobil awards Matrix FCCU turnaround at Joliet refinery
Matrix Service Inc. has serviced the refinery for 16 years.
Refinery maintenance contributes to decreasing Western Canadian crude oil price, says EIA
Pipeline capacity constraints are also a factor.
Limetree Bay Ventures closes US$1.25 billion financing for refinery restart
The facility is located in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.