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The recent confirmation of Axens as the technology licensor for the America First Refining refinery in Brownsville marks a turning point. This facility will be the first large-scale plant built in the United States in five decades. The choice of this technical provider addresses a need for operational efficiency in managing domestic resources.
Construction of the America First Refining refinery
The company will provide advanced systems for naphtha and diesel hydrotreating. These processes ensure that shale oil is transformed into high-value commercial refined products such as gasoline and jet fuel. The plant will process 100% U.S. light crude and will reduce operational energy costs through state-of-the-art designs.
Furthermore, the strategic location in a deep-water port facilitates access to international markets and strengthens domestic logistics. The goal is to reach a production of 60 million barrels of clean fuels annually.
This technical alliance initiated in 2017 finally materializes to provide Texas with a modern refining infrastructure capable of responding to current demands for sustainability and performance.
The integration of isomerization processes and continuous catalytic reforming guarantees a solid platform for AFR. Axens’ involvement ranges from engineering to the supply of catalysts and critical equipment. This business decision reinforces confidence in technologies that optimize long-term performance in an increasingly competitive global environment.
Source and photo: Axens