Motiva Port Arthur: fall 2027 turnaround
MNI, citing Bloomberg; not an operator-confirmed schedule.
Motiva’s largest crude-unit turnaround and associated naphtha-processing work at Port Arthur are reported to have moved from fall 2026 to fall 2027. A May 22, 2026 MNI report, citing Bloomberg, identifies the deferral.
Source: MNI, citing Bloomberg reportingSources last reviewed: .
VPS-5 and the naphtha-processing units
The reported scope includes the VPS-5 crude unit, naphtha hydrotreater, catalytic reformer and isomerization unit. The cited reporting establishes a fall 2027 window, not an exact start date or outage duration.
Source: MNI, citing Bloomberg reportingWhat the 2019 plan tells us
Industrial Info Resources reported a September 2019 plan allowing 60 days for VPS-5 and 45 days for the associated naphtha hydrotreater, reformer and isomerization unit.
The same general group of units makes that plan a relevant comparison. Its planned durations should not be carried over as the 2027 schedule.
Source: Industrial Info ResourcesServices to assess
These categories reflect the reported unit scope. They are planning considerations, not announced work packages, contract awards or open bids.
- Tower and heat-exchanger work
- Catalyst services
- Rotating-equipment services
- Electrical and instrumentation
- Scaffolding and insulation
- Site logistics
Updates
MNI reported the deferral of the crude-unit and naphtha-processing work from fall 2026 to fall 2027.
Source: MNI, citing Bloomberg reportingInitial calendar entry incorporating the reported deferral and the 2019 comparison.
Source: MNI, citing Bloomberg reporting; Industrial Info ResourcesSources
MNI, citing Bloomberg reporting · Published 2026-05-22
Industrial Info Resources · Published 2019-09-03