US refinery news
Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals form JV
Affiliates of Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture for petrochemicals on the US Gulf Coast.
API welcomes new BLM emissions rule
API has welcomed the Bureau of Land Management’s new proposal to fix an oil and natural gas venting and flaring rule.
EIA releases Annual Energy Outlook
The EIA’s latest Annual Energy Outlook forecasts rising US production and relatively flat consumption.
John Crane Asset Management Solutions secures US contract
The company will supply condition-based monitoring services to an oil refinery in Texas, US.
US oil exports increased after Harvey
The US EIA has confirmed that US crude oil exports increased following the disruption to refineries caused by Hurricane Harvey.
CITGO’s new President completes first corporate meeting
CITGO’s new President and CEO, Asdrúbal Chávez, has confirmed the company’s headquarters will remain in Houston, Texas, US.
Praxair expands hydrogen supply to refinery
Praxair, Inc. has expanded its long-term hydrogen supply agreement with Motiva Enterprises LLC for a refinery in Texas, US.
Enterprise Products to expand butane isomerisation facility capacity
Enterprise Products plans to increase the capacity of its Mont Belvieu butane isomerisation facility
NuStar to expand Permian crude system capacity
NuStar has commenced a binding open season that will see a second capacity expansion of its Permian crude system.
SemGroup Corp. to sell Mexican asphalt business
SemGroup Corp. has announced the sale of SemMaterials México to Ergon Asfaltos México for approximately US$70 million.