Downstream Calendar

12/17/2025

Phillips 66 Announces $1.1 Billion in Downstream CAPEX. Learn about their 2026 plans here:

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12/07/2025

THIS WEEK: 39th International Maintenance Conference Dec 8 – Dec 11, 2025
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11/27/2025

CPV Breaks Ground on 1,350 MW Basin Ranch Energy Center in Texas
$2B combined-cycle natural gas project marks the largest Texas Energy Fund investment to date and will deliver new dispatchable capacity to the ERCOT grid by 2029

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has officially broken ground on the 1,350-MW CPV Basin Ranch Energy Center in Ward County, Texas, one of the largest new dispatchable generation projects currently under development in the ERCOT market. The November 20 ceremony marks the transition from years of planning into full-scale construction of the $2 billion combined-cycle natural gas facility, which is expected to begin commercial operations in 2029.
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11/13/2025

SOLD OUT: Rice Global Forum Annual Gala and Award Presentation November 13, 2025
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11/13/2025

Tonight: Center for Houston’s Future 2025 Dinner and Conversation – November 13, 2025 – Houston, TX.

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11/13/2025

Chevron plans to deliver its first AI data center power project in West Texas, targeting first power in 2027. Learn More:

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11/06/2025

11/05/2025

American Welding Society Pipeline, Facilities and Tanks Conference November 5-6, 2025 – Ft Worth
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This tank safety conference 2025 will bring together professionals from engineering, construction, inspection, maintenance, asset integrity, and more to

11/05/2025

In September CPS Energy announced the closing on its acquisition of PROENERGY’s four natural gas power generation facilities for $1.387 Billion.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas- September 24, 2025- Today, CPS Energy announced the closing on its acquisition of PROENERGY’s four natural gas power generation facilities with an aggregate electric capacity of approximately 1,632 megawatts (“MW”) for $1.387 billion, subject to customary net working capital adjustments. CPS Energy and PROENERGY previously announced the transaction on Sept. 16, 2025.

The assets acquired include state-of-the-art, recently constructed peaking natural gas plants in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) market. Under the terms of agreements between the parties, PROENERGY will continue to staff, operate, and maintain the acquired units, enabling safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the power plants.

The acquired assets are dual-fuel capable, providing CPS Energy future optionality to transition to a hydrogen fuel blend with favorable carbon emissions. By acquiring recently constructed, currently operating modern power plants that utilize proven technology already in use by CPS Energy, the company avoids higher construction costs, inflationary risk, and supply chain risks associated with building new facilities.

“The closing of this strategic acquisition marks yet another major step in strengthening the reliability and affordability of our generation portfolio,” said Rudy D. Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy. “This investment benefits our customers today while supporting our long-term energy plan and clean energy commitments.”

J.P. Morgan acted as exclusive financial advisor and Dykema Gossett PLLC acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy with respect to the transaction. CIBC Capital Markets served as exclusive financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to PROENERGY.

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11/05/2025

We’re excited to welcome Olin as a new member of the Industry Business Roundtable! Join us in giving a special welcome to Laura Chafin, EHS Director – Texas Operations, and Bill Chidester. IBR unites owners and contractors to drive safety, efficiency, innovation, and workforce development through collaboration and shared best practices. Together, we look forward to advancing excellence across the Gulf Coast region!

👉 Learn more about IBR and membership opportunities: https://www.ibrt.us/membership/

11/05/2025

Air Liquide Inaugurates New Large Modular Air Separation Unit in Geismar, Louisiana
Air Liquide marked a major milestone in its North American operations with the inauguration of its Geismar 4 Large Modular Air Separation (LMA) facility in Geismar, Louisiana, last Wednesday, October 29. The new unit represents a substantial investment and a significant increase in the company’s production capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast, designed to support the region’s expanding industrial base.

The Geismar 4 LMA facility is one of three Large Modular Air Separation Units constructed in Louisiana by Air Liquide. The project stems from a major investment of over $270 million announced in 2019 to fulfill a new, long-term supply agreement with Methanex, a world-leader in methanol production, for its Geismar plant expansion.
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10/30/2025

SAMSUNG E&A secures $475 mil EPF contract for low-carbon ammonia plant in the USA, making its full-fledged entry into the US energy market

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SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced through a public disclosure today that its US office, SAMSUNG E&A America, has previously signed an EPF (Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication) contract for the ‘USA Wabash Low-Carbon Ammonia Project’ from Waba...