ExxonMobil has reached a final investment decision (FID) on the planned expansion of its Beaumont crude refinery in Texas, US.

The company has commenced construction on a new crude unit within the facility’s existing footprint in order to expand the refining capacity by more than 65% or 250,000 barrels a day (bbl/d).

The addition of a third crude unit is expected to expand light crude oil refining, which is supported by rising crude oil output in the Permian Basin in the US.

In January, the firm unveiled plans to increase total daily production up to three times by 2025 from its operations in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico.

“The Beaumont refinery is strategically positioned to benefit from Permian production growth.”

ExxonMobil fuels and lubricants president Bryan Milton said: “With access to terminals, railways, pipelines and waterways nearby, the Beaumont refinery is strategically positioned to benefit from Permian production growth.

“The addition of a third crude unit in Beaumont will enhance the refinery’s competitive position and truly establish it as a leader in the US refining industry.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The company expects to bring the new unit on stream by 2022.

During the construction phase, the project is expected to generate up to 1,850 jobs. Once the project is completed, up to 60 permanent jobs will be created.

The expansion is part of ExxonMobil’s previously announced plans to build and expand manufacturing facilities in the US Gulf region.

These plans include the expansion of Beaumont’s polyethylene capacity, establishing a new unit in Beaumont to increase production of ultra-low sulphur fuels, and building a new 1.5Mtpa ethane cracker at the company’s integrated Baytown chemical and refining complex in Texas.

Apart from the 366,000bbl/d capacity refinery, the integrated operations in Beaumont include chemical, lubricants and polyethylene plants.