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Motiva has entered the northeastern U.S. market through a supply agreement with Global Partners, a midstream logistics and marketing company that owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of petroleum products and renewable fuels in the northeast.

Motiva Enterprises LLC signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with TechnipFMC and Honeywell UOP, respectively, to study potential petrochemical projects utilizing each companies’ technology. If executed, the projects represent multi-billion-dollar investments in the U.S.

Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) announced it has received $3 million from Motiva Enterprises for Hurricane Harvey recovery and rebuilding efforts in Port Arthur and the surrounding areas of Jefferson, Hardin and Orange counties.

Motiva has doubled its 76® sales force and plans to increase print, digital, social and broadcast marketing and advertising in 2018. As the momentum of the company’s aggressive growth strategy for the 76® brand strengthens, Motiva intends to grow its supply and support of 76® branded retail stations by 250 sites annually.

Brian Coffman, former senior vice president of refining for Andeavor Corporation, has been named president and chief executive officer of Motiva Enterprises LLC. Brian brings with him a wealth of experience in business growth, operational excellence, strategy, and margin delivery.

Motiva Enterprises expands its Motiva STAR base oils portfolio to include Group III premium base oils. Motiva’s STAR HVI 4 and STAR HVI 6 are manufactured and shipped from the Port Arthur Refinery – the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere.

Continuing its growth plan to supply 76® stations throughout its territory, Motiva announced the grand opening of the newest and largest 76® branded gas station in Texas. The 76® Travel Center, located in Nash, Texas, has a 20,000-square foot convenience store, 14 fuel pumps, a large truck fueling area and four quick-service restaurants onsite, including Dunkin Donuts, Golden Chick, Steak N’ Shake and Texas Best Smokehouse Barbeque.

Motiva has pledged $500,000 to support disaster recovery efforts in Houston and Port Arthur after Tropical Storm Harvey’s devastating impact over the past several days. In addition, the company will match employee contributions as part of the company’s internal-giving programs.