As industrial development surges, Brownsville seeks residents for Environmental Task Force
The advisory group could give residents a greater role in environmental and development issues as billions of dollars in new... Read more »
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Brownsville refinery says it will add power to the grid, invest in water supply
America First Refining says it will generate its own power and invest in water supply as infrastructure demands rise in... Read more »
Brownsville refinery locks in key contracts, shifting project from planning to execution
The agreements bring engineering, financial, and technology partners into place as the project moves closer to construction at the Port... Read more »
Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water
The project would add significant demand to Brownsville’s water system as residents and businesses are asked to conserve under ongoing... Read more »
How the nation’s newest oil refinery could start construction in Brownsville sooner than expected
An explainer on what local officials say about environmental concerns, water and energy capacity, and the permits and groundwork tied... Read more »
The nation’s first new oil refinery in 50 years could be built in Brownsville, reviving a decade-old proposal
If completed, the Port of Brownsville facility would be the first new oil refinery built in the United States in... Read more »
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