Fluor Corporation has announced its selection by America First Refining (AFR) to carry out the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for a large-scale refining facility in Brownsville. Notably, this will be the first new refinery built in the United States in over 50 years.
Fluor will recognize the undisclosed contract value in the first quarter of 2026.
The facility will utilize proven, commercially established technologies to efficiently and cleanly convert American shale oil into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Once completed, the refinery is expected to process over 60 million barrels of domestic crude annually, strengthening energy resilience while supporting cleaner fuel advancements.
“We are honored to partner with America First Refining on this landmark U.S. project,” said Pierre Bechelany, Fluor’s Business Group President of Energy Solutions. “Together, AFR and Fluor bring deep technical expertise and strong project delivery capabilities, positioning the project for successful execution. This collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to advancing the nation’s refining infrastructure.”
Source: Fluor Corporation