US refinery news
ExxonMobil provides update on Houston refineries
Facility assessments and restart activities continue at ExxonMobil’s Baytown refinery, with pipelines beginning to transport fuel. Its Beaumont refinery remains shut down.
Evacuation zone lifted around Arkema facility
Arkema has confirmed that a 1.5 mile evacuation zone around its chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, has been lifted.
IEA monitoring US oil and gas market
The International Energy Agency is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Harvey on oil and gas markets.
EPA approves emergency fuel waivers
Following the impact of Hurricane Harvey on US Gulf Coast refiners, the EPA has exercised its emergency fuel waiver authority for Gulf and East Coast states.
IEA monitoring outcomes of Hurricane Harvey
The US IEA claims that it is too soon to assess how long oil production and refining operations will be disrupted due to Hurricane Harvey.
India to purchase US$1 billion of US crude
This follows Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US in June.
Permian Basin leading the way
A new report from the Texas Oil & Gas Association suggests that the US’s potential to achieve energy dominance is concentrated in the Permian Basin.
Wood Group awarded refinery maintenance contract
Wood Group has been awarded a five-year maintenance contract by Phillips 66 for the Sweeny Refinery.
Calumet comments on Husky refinery acquisition
After agreeing to sell its Superior refinery, Calumet Specialty Products Partners’ CEO has commented on the deal.
Husky Energy to acquire Midwest refinery
Husky Energy has agreed to acquire a Midwest refinery for US$435 million in cash.