Episode Details

Domestic oil production has skyrocketed, yet the United States hasn't built a major new refinery since the early 1970s—until now.

John Calce, CEO and founder of America First Refining, joins Jeff Crilley to discuss his twelve-year mission to build a state-of-the-art refinery in Brownsville, Texas, designed specifically for American shale oil.

In this episode, we cover:
- Why the U.S. currently sends crude oil to Asia only to buy it back as gasoline.
- The "pizza oven" analogy for why old refineries can't easily process new shale oil.
- How this $4 billion project will create 500 direct jobs and bolster national security.
- The arduous seven-year permitting process with the TCEQ and the Governor’s office.

Learn more about the project at https://americafirstrefining.com/