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. http://www.cnbc.com/id/100618028