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Gulf Coast Refineries Taking in Record Amounts of Crude Oil

Florian Martin

Posted on August 13, 2018 · Refineries are back on track after Harvey interrupted the upward trend last year.

Tags downstream energy houston economy oil and gas Refineries

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$675 Million Petrochemical Plant Newest In Houston Downstream Boom

Florian Martin

Posted on June 23, 2017 · New Braskem plant in La Porte is expected to open in 2020.

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Petrochemical Boom Offsets Effects From Houston’s Oil Downturn – But For How Much Longer?

Florian Martin

Posted on May 10, 2017 · The year 2017 is likely the culmination of the petrochemical boom.

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