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U.S. refining capacity is gradually consolidating into larger, more complex facilities
U.S. refining capacity shows limited overall growth, but the structure of the system is shifting. Expansions at large, complex refineries are driving changes on the supply side, while smaller plants face cost and operational constraints that are forcing exits. This is steadily concentrating capacity in fewer, more sophisticated facilities. Key drivers capacity consolidation: Geographic concentration […]
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Record utility spending meets project reality
U.S. utilities are entering the largest capital deployment cycle in their history, with total spending projected to reach roughly $1.4 trillion through 2030 and annual capex growing at double-digit rates. The single biggest driver behind this surge is the rapid growth in AI and data centers. Hyperscale facilities are significantly increasing load demand, often on […]
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Bulk liquid storage is shifting from capacity to capability
Liquid bulk storage operators are entering a more selective growth cycle. Demand remains resilient across fuels, chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), biofuels, ammonia, and methanol. Increasingly, value is shifting toward terminals that can handle a broader range of products, connect to major trade routes, and generate higher returns from existing assets. […]
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U.S. refined product exports to Latin America
Latin America fuel supply hasn’t been able to meet the region’s fuel demand for the past several years mainly due to its refineries’ low utilization rates and a lack of investments in refinery upgrades and expansions. In addition, refining capacity has been insufficient in key Latin American countries. As a result, the region has been […]
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Oil & gas upstream: 2026 mid-year trends and supply chain impacts
The first half of 2026 marks a structural inflection point for the upstream oil and gas ecosystem. As Tier 1 acreage naturally depletes and consolidation reshapes operator leverage, the traditional “volume-driven” oilfield business model is giving way to an era of intense capital efficiency, advanced well architecture, and software-enabled optimization. For OEMs, OFS providers, and […]
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