US refinery news
New refinery regulations in California
US state agencies have approved new regulations to strengthen workplace and environmental safety at oil refineries across California.
US, Canada and Mexico commit to energy trade alliance
The API, CAPP and AEXHI have agreed to further strengthen the competitiveness of the North American energy industry under NAFTA.
ClearSign demonstration recommended for major refiner
South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Technology Committee has approved a ClearSign demonstration project and sent it to board for final approval.
MMEX Resources acquires land for refinery project
MMEX Resources Corp. has acquired 126 acres for its Pecos Country refinery project.
PSC approves Wild Basin Gas Plant permit
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a siting permit for the Wild Basin Gas Plant in McKenzie County.
EIA: Brent and WTI crude oil prices expected to reach US$50/bbl
EIA now forecasts Brent crude oil spot prices to average US$51/bbl in 2017 and US$52/bbl in 2018.
EIA: US petroleum refinery capacity on the up
The EIA’s latest report suggests that petroleum refinery capacity in the US is continuing to rise.
RigNet awarded contract for downstream facility
RigNet has announced that its SI&A business unit has won a systems integration contract for a new North American downstream energy facility.
Tesoro acquires Western Refining
Tesoro Corporation has announced it has completed its acquisition of Western Refining.
EPA suspends climate change rule
The US Environmental Protection Agency has suspended the climate change rule against methane pollution.