Texas Refinery Is Saudi Foothold in U.S. Market

Texas Refinery Is Saudi Foothold in U.S. Market

Published: Friday, 5 Apr 2013 | 9:21 AM ET
By: By Clifford Krauss

PORT ARTHUR, Tex. — It is hard to imagine the desert sands of the Persian Gulf being any farther away than from this swampy refinery port known for Cajun food, sport fishing and being the birthplace of Janis Joplin.
But right in the middle of town stands a strategic outpost for Saudi Arabia's global ambitions, although one that the Saudis appear loath to publicize.

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UPDATE 1-Shell, Kinder plan to export natgas from United States

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UPDATE 1-Shell, Kinder plan to export natgas from United States

Published: Monday, 28 Jan 2013 | 2:38 PM ET
By: Jeanine Prezioso

* LNG exports planned from Elba Island near Savannah, Georgia

* LNG cargoes fetch as much as $18/mmBtu, US price below $4

* Exports have US DOE approval but project under review