US EditionTrump Announces $300 Billion Texas Refinery Deal with India's Reliance
The project will process 1.2 billion barrels of U.S. shale oil over 20 years, create thousands of jobs, and improve the U.S. trade balance by $300 billion, officials said.
- President Donald Trump said via Truth Social that America First Refining will build a refinery at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, backed by Reliance, calling it 'THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL-- THE BIGGEST IN U.S. HISTORY'.
- Amid a recent spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia conflict, officials framed the refinery as a way to boost domestic production and strengthen national security under an America First energy policy.
- Technical disclosures show the plant will process 100% American light shale oil with capacity of 60 million barrels per year and under a 20-year offtake will purchase 1.2 billion barrels valued at $125 billion, producing 50 billion gallons of refined products worth $175 billion.
- Brownsville municipal officials say America First Refining plans to break ground in Q2 2026, with a ceremonial groundbreaking expected in April 2026 and thousands of jobs created.
- Questions remain about Reliance's role and financing, as past efforts to build U.S. refineries stalled due to high costs and permits, linking to Element Fuels' $3–$4 billion 2024 plan.
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Trump Claims Indian Investment Will Make Long-Standing Plans for Brownsville Refinery a Reality
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Trump announces historic first new U.S. oil refinery to open in 50 years - 'a massive win' · American Wire News
President Trump proudly declared the return to energy dominance with the first new U.S. oil refinery to open in nearly half a century. “America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE!” Trump wrote in an announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday. “THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN U.S. HISTORY, A MASSIVE WIN for American Workers, Energy, and the GREAT People of South Texas!” The new project from America First Refining (AFR…
Brownsville oil refinery announces new funding partner; anticipates April groundbreaking
A new $3-4 billion oil refinery in Brownsville, Texas, has secured funding from Indian conglomerate Reliance and is expected to be fully operational by 2029, creating 500 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs in the region.
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