Midstream & Transport Monitor - December 16, 2016

The list of nominees to key positions in the Trump administration cabinet points to a growing hydrocarbon influence. ExxonMobil's Rex Tillerson (State) is joined by former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (Energy) and Oklahoma Atty. Gen. E. Scott Pruitt (EPA). Also, the trend to repurpose assets gains traction; Raven's new refinery has exports to Mexico in mind; and ethane prices hit a 29-month high.