US refinery news
EIA projects growth in natural gas liquids feedstock consumption
The EIA’s 2022 Annual Energy Outlook report projects growth in consumption of NGLs in the bulk chemicals industry.
ClearSign Technologies receives order from Californian refinery
ClearSign Technologies has received an initial engineering order from a large independent national refiner as the first phase of a project to retrofit two process heaters in one of the company's Californian refineries.
US to release crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The US Department of Energy has released 30 million bbl of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ensure an adequate supply of petroleum in response to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine.
Kinder Morgan to construct renewable diesel hub in California
Kinder Morgan has announced the receipt of the necessary commercial commitments to move forward with the permitting and construction of a renewable diesel hub in Southern California, US.
Phillips 66 agrees to acquire Phillips 66 Partners
Phillips 66 and Phillips 66 Partners have entered into a definitive agreement for Phillips 66 to acquire all of the publicly held common units representing limited partner interests in the partnership not already owned by Phillips 66 and its affiliates.
Air Products to develop US$4.5 billion clean energy complex
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Air Products Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi have announced a US$4.5 billion clean energy complex to be built in Louisiana that will make the state a leader in the US clean energy transition.
bp to invest almost US$270 million in Cherry Point refinery
bp has announced plans for a US$269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, US.
Baker Hughes and SABIC form alliance
Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) have announced a strategic framework alliance agreement for the supply of asset performance management services.
Kevilon launches new production facility in Knozville, Tennassee
A second production facility for Kevilon in Knoxville, Tennessee, US, has been launched.
Kinder Morgan and Neste partner on renewable fuels project
Kinder Morgan is partnering with Neste to create a premier domestic raw material storage and logistics hub in the US, supporting increased production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable feedstock for polymers and chemicals.