Industrial Info Tracks $2 Billion in Refinery Projects in Texas City

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Looking at the refining towers, sprawling tank farms and processing plants that compose the skyline of Texas City, Texas, it's clear to even the most casual observer that oil, gas and chemicals are the city's lifeblood. The city was established in the 1890's on its promise as a deepwater port, and refineries began to populate the area in the early 1900's.

Within this article: Marathon Petroleum's South Texas Asset Repositioning (STAR) project. Additional companies: Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO)