The United States has announced plans to build its first new oil refinery in 50 years, backed by investment from India’s Reliance Industries. US President Donald Trump described the project as a major milestone for the country’s energy sector and economic growth.
The refinery will be developed at the Port of Brownsville in Texas and is expected to increase domestic energy production while creating thousands of jobs in South Texas.
Trump shared the announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, calling the investment a landmark development for the country.
“America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE! Today I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new US Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas. THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN US HISTORY, A MASSIVE WIN for American Workers, Energy, and the GREAT People of South Texas!” Trump said.
He also acknowledged the role of India’s Reliance Industries in supporting the project. “Thank you to our partners in India, and their largest privately held Energy Company, Reliance, for this tremendous Investment,” Trump added.
According to the US president, the refinery project became possible due to policy changes introduced by his administration to encourage investment and strengthen domestic industries.
“It is because of our America First Agenda, streamlining Permits, and lowering Taxes, that have attracted Billions of Dollars in Deals coming back to our Nation,” he said.
Trump said the oil refinery would support the domestic energy market, strengthen national security and generate significant economic benefits for the region.
“A new Refinery at the Port of Brownsville will fuel US Markets, strengthen our National Security, boost American Energy production, deliver Billions of Dollars in Economic impact, and will be THE CLEANEST REFINERY IN THE WORLD,” he said.
He further stated that the facility would expand export capabilities and create employment opportunities. “It will power Global Exports, and bring THOUSANDS of long overdue Jobs and Growth to a Region that deserves it. This is what AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE looks like. AMERICA FIRST, ALWAYS!”
The announcement comes as the administration continues to push its policy of “energy dominance,” which focuses on expanding the production of oil, natural gas and coal.
The development also comes amid disruptions in global energy supply caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has raised concerns over energy security.
Tensions increased after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28. In response, Iran launched attacks on Israeli and US-linked targets across several Gulf countries.
The conflict has also affected the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves, creating further uncertainty in global energy markets.
Earlier, addressing concerns about rising fuel prices, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the increase would be temporary.
“Rest assured to the American people, recent increase in oil and gas prices is temporary and this operation will result in lower gas prices in the long term. Once the national security objectives of Operation Epic Fury are fully achieved, Americans will see oil and gas prices drop rapidly, potentially even lower than they were prior to the start of the operation,” she said.
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