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America First Refining plans to construct the first new oil refinery in the U.S. in nearly 50 years at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The $300 billion project, announced by President Trump on March 10, 2026, aims to process 60 million barrels of American shale oil annually and create thousands of jobs.

Construction will begin in Q2 2026, with operations expected by 2027. The refinery will focus on domestic energy production and includes a partnership with Reliance Industries. It is designed to be the cleanest refinery globally, featuring carbon capture technologies and a combined-cycle power plant.