President Donald Trump announced a new oil refinery project in Brownsville, Texas, with backing from India’s Reliance Industries. He said the project would mark the first new U.S. oil refinery in nearly 50 years. Trump described the development as a major energy investment that could support jobs, fuel production, and exports from South Texas.
In his post, Trump wrote, “Today I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the first new U.S. oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas.” He also called it “a massive win for American workers, energy, and the great people of South Texas.” The refinery is now part of a wider discussion about U.S. energy production and industrial expansion.
The refinery will be located at the Port of Brownsville, a major industrial and shipping hub in South Texas. Its location gives the project access to export routes and energy infrastructure. It also positions the refinery near crude supply from the Permian Basin, one of the top oil-producing regions in the United States.
Trump said the project would process American shale oil and help supply U.S. markets. He also said the refinery would support exports and strengthen national energy security. The announcement has drawn attention because major new refineries are uncommon in the United States, making the Brownsville project an important energy development.
Local leaders have also linked the refinery to new economic activity in the region. The project could bring construction work, permanent jobs, and more business to the port area. That expected impact has increased attention on Brownsville as a growing center for energy infrastructure.
Trump thanked Reliance Industries for its role in the project and described the company as a key partner. He said, “Thank you to our partners in India, and their largest privately held energy company, Reliance, for this tremendous investment.” That line highlighted the role of Indian investment in the Brownsville refinery project.
Trump also described the refinery as part of a $300 billion deal. He said the project would boost American energy production, deliver economic benefits, and improve the U.S. trade position. However, public details on the full structure of that figure remain limited.
The announcement came as oil markets remain sensitive to tensions in West Asia. Supply concerns and price volatility have kept attention on energy security and refining capacity. Against that backdrop, the Brownsville refinery has gained added significance.
Trump said the facility would help fuel U.S. markets, support exports, and bring long-term growth to South Texas. If the project moves ahead as planned, it could become one of the most closely watched refinery developments in the country.