President Trump announced the opening of America First Refining, the first major U.S. oil refinery to break ground in nearly 50 years. Located in Brownsville, Tex., the 168,000-barrel-per-day facility will process 100% American light shale oil, primarily from the Permian Basin. By expanding domestic refining capacity, the project aims to reduce reliance on imported crude, ... Trump Hails First New U.S. Refinery in 50 Years — Why Smart Investors Are Choosing Marathon Petroleum Instead