Why America’s First New Refinery in Decades Matters

Why America’s first new refinery in decades matters

After decades of stagnation in the U.S. refining sector, a significant shift may be underway. The newly announced oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, could become one of the first major new U.S. refinery projects in almost five decades. More than just another industrial facility, the project represents renewed confidence that the country is willing to invest in the infrastructure necessary to sustain its role as a global energy leade…

New capacity, new competitors and the next chapter in America’s refining build-out: The New Geography of Refining, Part II

(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA – Part I of The New Geography of Refining examined how the U.S. Gulf Coast became the world’s most important refining hub. The region’s complex refineries, advantaged feedstocks, and extensive shipping infrastructure form the backbone of global gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel balances.   As transportation demand rises and geopolitical disruptions intensify, the United States is increasingly relied upon to stabi