Americas
Cheniere Energy delays first exports of US LNG
Construction for Train 1 was completed well ahead of the guaranteed contractual schedule and within budget. However, instrumentation issues were discovered during the final phases of plant commissioning and cool down that will require some additional work in the coming weeks.
Wood Group chosen as owner’s engineer on Texas syngas-to-liquids project
The project includes an integrated 30,000 bpd syngas-to-liquids facility. The facility, which will produce jet fuels, will be located in Hudspeth County, Texas, east of El Paso.
Interview: New Siluria CEO sees opportunity in small-scale petrochemicals
The new Siluria CEO detailed the progress and commercialization plans for oxidative coupling of methane technology and its process to convert ethylene to liquid fuels.
ICA Fluor wins EPC for new clean diesel project at Pemex’s Madero refinery
ICA Fluor will provide detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up services for two 25,000-bpd diesel hydrodesulfurization trains and associated facilities.
Marathon appoints new leader for US refining
Raymond L. Brooks began his career with Marathon in 1983, and has held several senior management positions throughout the company, including at MPC's refineries in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Robinson and Texas City, as well as senior management positions at its headquarters in Findlay.
Air Products contracts Technip to help build new Texas hydrogen plant
The plant will feature Technip’s proprietary, high-efficiency steam methane reforming (SMR) technology to produce high-purity hydrogen, carbon monoxide and export steam.
Westlake Chemical to expand ethylene production at Kentucky complex
This expansion by Westlake Chemical will add 70 million lb/year of stated ethylene capacity to the Calvert City facility during the first half of 2017.
Tesoro to expand fuel sales network in Nevada
The region is strategic for Tesoro, as it provides supply flexibility from Tesoro's Los Angeles and Salt Lake City refineries and establishes a platform for the expansion of its ARCO and Mobil brands.
BP to sell Alabama petrochemicals complex to Indorama Ventures
BP struck a deal to sell its petrochemicals facility in Decatur, Alabama, to Indorama Ventures. This sale is part of the strategy to refocus BP's global petrochemicals business.
Honeywell acquires remaining 30% stake of gas processor UOP Russell
In 2012, Honeywell acquired a 70% stake in the Thomas Russell Co. to form UOP Russell, which became part of Honeywell UOP.
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