OxyChem, Mexichem commission Texas ethylene complex

Occidental Chemical Corp. (OxyChem) and Mexichem SAB de CV (Mexichem) have commissioned their 50-50 joint venture Ingleside Ethylene LLC’s 1.2 billion-lb/year ethylene complex at Ingleside, Tex. Source: News

Senate approves Zinke’s nomination as next Interior Secretary

The US Senate approved President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) to be Secretary of the Interior by 68 to 31 votes on Mar. 1 as several Democrats joined Republicans in affirming the selection. Source: News

Linn Energy, Berry Petroleum emerge as standalone companies

Linn Energy Inc., the reorganized successor to Linn Energy LLC, and its affiliated entities have emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring, with Linn and Berry Petroleum operating as standalone companies. Linn and Berry merged in 2013. Source: News

ExxonMobil increases 2017 capital spending by 16%

ExxonMobil Corp. has set its capital spending budget for 2017 at $22 billion, up 16% from 2016. Capital and exploration expenses through the end of the decade will average $25 billion/year. Source: News

Oil and gas groups welcome White House’s change in tone

US oil and gas associations welcome changes in the policymaking tone at the White House and look forward to working with the Trump administration, officials said in statements before and after US President Donald J. Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28. Source: News